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Book Launch: MIRAMICHI LADS AND LADIES: We Will Remember Them
The book launch and signing for MIRAMICHI LADS AND LADIES: We Will Remember Them, edited by Johannes Bosma, will be announced at a later date. If you would like Johannes Bosma to keep a copy of the book for you, contact him at 773-5174 or About The Book -...
Remembering the Church River Credit Union
By: Anthony William Jeremiah McLean “t-Tone” A few years ago, on a crisp fall day, I went out for an afternoon drive down to a little community on the outskirts of Miramichi, know as Church River, which is situated towards the Burnt Church Community / Esgenoôpetitj 1st Nation. This wasn’t...
Well Isn’t that Interesting… at Beaubears Island
This convertible high chair/stroller is just one of the interesting pieces of history on display at Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre. This is an example of late Victorian and early Edwardian furniture from around the dawn of the 20th century. The high chair/stroller combo is a multipurpose object indicative of that...
Upcoming Events and Happenings at the Saint Andrew’s United Church, Miramichi
The Saint Andrew’s United Church, Miramichi is having some upcoming events and happenings that you and your family don’t want to miss out on throughout this coming year and be sure to mark your calendars! Tuesday, February 25th - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held from 4pm to 6pm....
Over the Hills and Far Away
by Brendon Sturgeon I’ve heard it said that some of your memories may not be real. That they contain fragments of your imagination. If this is true, then that would explain those aliens and monsters of my memories. These little stories are my memories. Yours may differ. Sometimes I try...
Ecumenical Lenten Services
Beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 26th, 2020, at 12:15 p.m. the Chatham Ministerial Association will be beginning Ecumenical Lenten Services at the Saint Mary's Anglican Church, located at 207 Wellington Street in Miramichi (Chatham). The theme for this year's Lenten Services is “Seven Encounters with Jesus”. Following each service, they...
Nominations are open for the Order of New Brunswick
FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswickers are invited to submit nominations for the Order of New Brunswick. It is the highest honour awarded by the Province of New Brunswick. Established in 2000, it honours and celebrates the achievements of New Brunswickers who have contributed to the economic, cultural and social development...
Friends of Camp Sheldrake Fundraising Dinner
Friends of Camp Sheldrake will be holding a fundraising dinner on Saturday February 29th, 2020, at 5:15 PM at the Friendly Neighbours Senior’s Hall, 26 Sutton Road, Nelson Miramichi. This will be a beef and pork meat pie dinner with a variety of veggies, coffee, tea and desserts. There will...
Miramichi Historical Society – 61 Years of Preserving History
The Miramichi Historical Society was organized in 1959 with 21 charter members. Their mission was to collect and organize the history of the Miramichi, to aid researchers of history and to present programs to the public on Miramichi historical events and people. Dr. Louise Manny and Edith MacAlllister, both noted...
Hospice Miramichi Continuing to Offer Support from New Location
It’s a new year and a new location for the offices of Hospice Miramichi! After 8 years of occupying the former convent behind Saint Michaels Basilica we have moved to the 3rd floor of the NBCC St. Michaels building until such time as our new Residential Hospice facility opens this...
Miramichi Winter Classic Coming to the Nordin Rink
Click to enlarge February 15 - Miramichi Winter ClassicChampions Hockey Academy, founded by Dax MacLean and Stacy Smallman, are hosting the Miramichi Winter Classic at the Nordin Rink!This will be an outdoor old school shinny hockey tournament for teams of 6 in 3 divisions; IP, Novice, and Atom levels. We...
Miramichi Valley High School Drama Club Presents “Biloxi Blues”
The Miramichi Valley High School Drama Club presents “Biloxi Blues” from Wednesday, February 19th to Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 at the Miramichi Valley High School Theatre, 345 McKenna Avenue, Miramichi (Newcastle). When we last met Eugene Jerome (Franky Corcoran), in Brighton Beach Memoirs, he was coping with adolescence in 1930's...
Soup’s On Again In The Blackville Area
UPDATE as of March 13, 2020 In an effort to be cautious during this period of increased health concerns, a decision has been made by the Greater Blackville Resource Centre to postpone upcoming Soup's On events, scheduled for Tuesdays until the end of April, in our local communities until further...