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The 62nd Miramichi Folksong Festival – Entertainment for All Ages
Heather Rankin is a Canadian singer, songwriter and actor. She is well known as a member of the multi-platinum selling musical group, The Rankins. They won six Juno Awards, three Canadian Country Music Awards and 15 East Coast Music Awards, to name a few. Heather was...
22nd Annual Natoaganeg – Eel Ground 1st Nation Pow Wow 2019 – July 18th to 21st, 2019
The 22nd Annual Natoaganeg - Eel Ground 1st Nation Annual Pow Wow is going to be held from July 18th to 21st, 2019. It is located at the Pow Wow grounds on Riverview Road East on the Natoaganeg - Eel Ground 1st Nation, overlooking the Miramichi River. It is their...
3rd Annual MAST “Miramichi Art Studios Tours” – July 26 to 28
The 3rd Annual MAST “Miramichi Art Studios Tours” will be taking place from July 26th to 28th, 2019 at various home studios along the Mighty Miramichi region. Studio Times will be from 10 am to 5 pm. See the schedule below for details. Visit local artists, folk artists and artisans...
2nd Annual Community Vigil Service in the Village of Blackville
The Second Annual Community Vigil Service will be held at the Blackville Municipal Park, 158 Main Street on Monday, July 15, 2019 at 7:00pm. This interfaith event allows our communities to gather and reminisce. Please bring your own candle and feel free to bring pictures, etc., to honour your loved...
Robert Ross Launches New CD
The album cover for Robert Ross’s new CD of 10 original songs: it’s Never Too Late Singer-songwriter Robert Ross is returning home to Miramichi to release his new CD. Born in Barryville, Miramichi, Robert is now based in Cairns, Australia. He shares his love of music...
Summer Symphony Under the Pines at Wilson’s Point
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music that will leave you spellbound. A Summer Symphony Under the Pines will be held on Saturday July 6th from 7-9pm at Wilson’s Point Historic Site, 8 Enclosure Road, Derby Junction Wilson's Point Historic Site and The Miramichi Scottish Heritage Association have proudly...
Summer Breakfast Program at the Newcastle Public Library
The Summer Breakfast program kicked off on July 4th at the Newcastle Public Library and will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday during July and August. Admission is FREE and is open to children and teenagers. The breakfast is held from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at the Newcastle Library...
Sawdustmakers in Action
By Paulette Arsenault and Mike Wyatt The Miramichi Senior Sawdustmakers (MSSI) are an active group of retired persons who have a goal: to provide a venue where senior men and women can safely pursue activity that is stimulating mentally, physically, and socially, by working with wood. The non-profit organization provides...
Boys and Girls Club A Positive Place for Kids
The Miramichi Boys and Girls Club strives to create opportunities and chances for kids from all walks of life. Children and youth from K – Gr 12 go to the Boys & Girls Club. For some it’s attending evening programs that run throughout the school year. These are free programs....
99.3 The River Summer Deck Series for the 2019 Year
The 99.3 The River Summer Deck Series kicks off for the 2019 season on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019. The event is hosted by John O'Shea, and for 8 straight weeks, they will be featuring local and East Coast Country/Roots artists on the deck of 99.3 The River, located at 396...
Cradle to Career Miramichi Preventing Summer Learning Loss in Students
The Newcastle Rotary Club is donating funds to help children improve literacy this summer. Last year Miramichi was the first city in New Brunswick to launch a city-wide campaign to reduce summer learning loss. This year Cradle to Career Miramichi is further enhancing their efforts. Cradle to Career Miramichi is...
Remembering the Summer of 1685!
Contemplating history on Beaubears Island, Quoomeneegook, (Island of the Pines). This year marks the 350th anniversary of the establishment of Fortress Ste-Croix on the Northwest branch of the Miramichi, in 1669 by administrator, fur trader, and fisherman, Richard Denys. Le centre scolaire/communautaire Carrefour Beausoleil, in partnership with Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated...
Camp Sheldrake – Building Leaders and lasting Friendships for 20 years
By David Lavoie, Chair, Camp Sheldrake, Board of Directors Camp Sheldrake is an overnight outdoor adventure summer camp for youth and teens that offers leadership building, hiking, archery, canoeing, arts and crafts and so much more. It is situated on 150 acres in Bartibog, boasts two waterfronts, several kilometers of...