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New chair of the Premier’s Council on Disabilities
Andrew Daley of Green Mountain has been appointed the new chair of the Premier’s Council on Disabilities. “The council makes an important contribution to improving the lives of persons with a disability and I am honoured to be appointed chair of the Premier’s Council on Disabilities,” said Daley. “The next...
Canada’s Irish Festival on the Miramichi this Weekend
It’s Irish Festival weekend! Here’s the Schedule of Events: Thursday July 20th New Brunswick Senior Baseball League 7:30 p.m. Chatham Ironmen vs. Fredericton Canada’s Irish Festival and Miramichi Boat Tours present An Evening of Irish Music onboard the Max Aitken with Gerry Roberts 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Leaving from and returning to...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 20, 2017
Cold water pools closures on the Miramichi As of Thursday, July 20, 26 cold water pools will be closed to fishing on the Miramichi River system. A variation order was just issued yesterday to this effect (download 2017 Salmon Pool closures pdf), and a notice to anglers was published on...
Temporary closure of Salmon pools on the Miramichi River
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wishes to inform the public that the following 26 salmon fishing pools will be closed to angling for all species of fish, for cause of high water temperature and low water levels, starting Thursday, July 20, 2017 and until conditions improve, as per the warm water...
Remembering Fallen Peacekeepers
On Wednesday the 9th of August members of the Canadian Peacekeepers Veterans Association will be holding a parade to commemorate their fallen comrades. The parade will begin at 11 am in front of the cenotaph located in Queen Elizabeth Park, in front of City Hall. Any veterans from the Military,...
U14 Boys Runner-up in Moncton Codiac Tournament
Congratulations to Miramichi United Soccer Club's U14 Boys Division 1 team who were runner-up in the Moncton Codiac Tournament this past weekend. The U14 Boys team lost to Restigouche in the final match after posting wins against teams from Halifax, Oromocto, Fredericton, and Shediac to reach the final game. MUSC...
International Games of La Francophonie: unveiling of Team Canada-New Brunswick
The provincial government revealed this week the members of the team that will represent New Brunswick at the 8th Games of La Francophonie July 21-30 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. “I congratulate the athletes, artists, and staff selected to be part of the Canada-New Brunswick delegation to these international games, which...
Festival (506)’s Line-Up Revealed
Music lovers will not want to miss the 11th edition of New Brunswick’s Festival (506), taking place in Moncton, October 12 to 15, 2017. Thirty-two bands and solos artists from all over the province will congregate in Moncton to take part in this annual celebration of homegrown talent. “Those of us...
NEW at The Salvation Army Community Resource Centre in 2017!
L to R: Nicole Croft, Supervisor with Claudia Stewart NEW BROCHURE (English & French) is being distributed throughout the Miramichi Area outlining the services and opportunities available at The Salvation Army Community Resource Centre, Thrift Store and Family Services: Lowest prices in Town! NO HST! (We...
Nominations sought for New Brunswick Human Rights Award
Nominations are being sought for the 30th annual New Brunswick Human Rights Award. The deadline is August 1st. The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission established the award to recognize outstanding effort, achievement or leadership on a volunteer basis by individuals or organizations in the promotion of equality and human rights...
Book Review: “For the Love of It: 60 Years of the Miramichi Folksong Festival” by Susan Butler
by James M. Fisher, The Miramichi Reader The Miramichi Folksong Festival has been held continuously for 60 years now, making it the longest standing folk song festival in Canada. Its director (and a performer) of the past 35 years is the irrepressible Susan Butler, a true “Miramichier” if there ever...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 13, 2017
MIRAMICHI – Once again this week, there is a slight improvement in the number of fish coming into the system, but still no great run. However, if slow and steady wins the race, we’ll take it. Ledges guide Kyle Price with Grilse caught this week by...
2017 Chatham Head Days & 41st Oldtimers Tournament
The 2017 edition of Chatham Head Days and the 41st Oldtimers Tournament is coming right up, running from July 29th through August 7th! Schedule Chatham Head Days & 41st Oldtimers Tournament: Saturday, July 29th: 6 pm Oldtimers Banquet Sunday, July 30th: 2 pm King & Queen Pageant 4-6 pm Supper:...