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Bass eradication continues in Miramichi waters
James Foster Times & Transcript Staff 19 Jun 2012 11:46PM The last year of a three-year effort to get rid of a non-native species of fish from a lake which is part of the headwaters of the sensitive Miramichi River system is underway. But whether there will be a fourth...
Summer Theatre Program for Kids in Miramichi
Summer theatre programs for kids in the Miramichi region begin on July 9th. by Glenn Copeland Curtains up! Light the lights! The joy of live theatre—a way to tell stories that is dynamic and exciting. This summer Kidplayhouse Productions will be offering a summer theatre arts program for children in...
Blackville School Receives $9000 Investment
Today the Province of New Brunswick invested $9000 into a project put forth by the Blackville Home and School Association that will help to protect and maintain the school soccer fields. This represents a combined effort to make something happen to benefit students for years to come. Southwest Miramichi MLA...
Amy Jardine Receives Diamond Jubilee Medal
Blackville resident and musician Amy Jardine, who is known for his countless volunteer hours playing at fundraisers, recently received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. The special award medal was presented to Mr. Jardine by New Brunswick Premier David Alward at Nine Pine Lounge in Blackville on Thursday, June 14....
Drilling our way to the truth
Telegraph Journal David Campbell June 12, 2012 Earlier this week, the University of New Brunswick and the Université de Moncton put on a conference on the subject of natural resources development in New Brunswick, with a particular focus on the natural gas exploration sector. This was one of the most...
Two Poems for Granddad by Paula Grattan
Paula, her brother and their granddad. Granddad You are a part of me our bloodlines connect For that I love you I yearn for a relationship To know more about you, our family My father your only son You are here yet if it were not for stories told, I...
A Poem by Paula Grattan
A young Paula with her dad. Because of you You nurtured me from day one You loved me before that Wiped away tears when I was sad Bandaged cuts when I was hurt Shown me how to be me How to love what I have Encouraged my uprisings Supported my...
My Dad
Sherry Sturgeon's father, Blaine Underhill, celebrates his birthday with his five grandchildren. by Sherry Sturgeon My first crush was on my dad. I thought he was the strongest, funniest, most hard working man around. Sure, he was stern at times when I was growing up. And yes, there were days...
My Father’s Birth into Eternity
Elizabeth's Dad by Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland My father left this world with a grace he rarely exhibited when living. Oh, I’m not talking about how it was for him after the stroke, as he lay on a hospital bed for days on end, with all manner of tubes sticking out of...
A Poem by Anna Sturgeon
Anna with her father, Gary Sturgeon, and the snowmen they built together. Dad You are my dad You make me glad I am your child You are so silly Mom gives you wet willys And sometimes we go wild We have lots of fun Under the sun You make me...
Unlocking the Barriers to your True Authentic Self
This Saturday, June 16th, there will be a hands-on workshop by Sacred Souls, "Unlocking the Barriers to your True Authentic Self". Workshop Cost - $50.00 Sunday, June 17th, Kathryn will also be offering one hour Reiki sessions by appointment only. Reiki Session - $54.00 Location: Miramichi Kinsmen Center, 100 Newcastle Blvd, Miramichi NB...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 14, 2012
Anglers are starting to pick up a few more fish then last week and are also seeing more. However, there is no concentrated run as of yet. The counting trap at Cassilis on the Northwest was averaging a fish every other day, while Millerton on the Main Southwest was averaging...
2012 Miramichi River Adventures Three Week Summer Camp
Fun, Adventure, Technology, & a week at a true bona fide resort in the world’s first SMART showcase community! Students who are enrolled in the camp will get a true Miramichi experience. The first week of camp students will embark on a rigorous outdoor adventure. Students will participate in activities...