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Miramichi Honda Tim Hortons Rivermen to Host Atlantic Championships
The Miramichi Honda Tim Hortons Rivermen Major Midget hockey team is excited to be hosting the 2017 Atlantic Championships from March 30th to April 2nd at the Miramichi Civic Centre in Newcastle. The event will include 11 games featuring teams from all over Atlantic Canada. Tickets and passes are currently on...
Anderson Bridge to be replaced
The provincial and federal governments will invest $94 million to build a new permanent bridge to replace Anderson Bridge in Miramichi. “Anderson Bridge is a crucial link for the people and businesses in the Miramichi region and northern New Brunswick,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Bill Fraser, who is also...
Deadline for Application for regular Crown reserve angling coming up
Anglers will be able to apply until March 3rd to fish regular Crown reserve waters this summer. Draw results will be available March 27th. “Angling is a tradition for many New Brunswick families,” said Energy and Resource Development Minister Rick Doucet. “I encourage anglers to take advantage of the Crown...
Pancake Day Happenings in the Mighty Miramichi Region
By Anthony W.J. McLean, Contributing Reporter Treat yourself to a great supper without the fuss and bother of washing dishes, and celebrate Pancake Day! There are many organizations in the region hosting Pancake Suppers in the Mighty Miramichi Region today! Saint John the Evangelist Anglican Church at 7070 Route 117...
Book Review: “Just Jen: Thriving Through Multiple Sclerosis” by Jen Powley
by James M. Fisher, The Miramichi Reader Canada has the highest rate of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, with an estimated 100,000 Canadians living with the disease. While it is most often diagnosed in young adults aged 15 to 40, younger children and older adults are also diagnosed with...
Camaro Sue Explores Miramichi
by Jean Joudry "A Boy Named Sue" (named after the Johnny Cash song) aka "Camaro Sue" was born in Ontario on November 4th, 2006. We brought him home on December 23rd. My work had a Christmas party, and if you sang karaoke, you could choose a gift from the table....
Home Sweet Home… Big City Designer meets Little Town Design
Award winning designer, Jamie Alexander is now working with Décor Haute Look in Néguac. by Jamie Alexander Seemingly, we assume the big city has it all to offer when it comes to interior design, furniture and goods for our homes. We look to design magazines, Pinterest...
Order Citrus for Fundraiser by Friday March 10th
Citrus anyone? California Navel Oranges and Texas Grapefruit can be ordered from Diane Buddie at 773-9152, Charlotte Casey at 622-2650, Helen Jones at 773-5715, Bernie Keating at 773-6529, Mary King at 624-3563, Debbie Leach at 773-7204 or Wayne Mullin at 778-8292. Place your phone order by Friday March 10th, 2017. Prices...
Two Miramichiers to be Inducted into NB Sports Hall of Fame
Paula Keating The six new members elected into the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame were announced today at a press conference held in Quispamsis and two Miramichiers made the list. "We are incredibly proud to announce the Class of 2017, who showcase the talent our...
Celebrate Your Irish Dinner and Concert
What better way to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day early than to come out to the Celebrate Your Irish Dinner and Concert at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Boulevard on Sunday, March 12th! Supper begins at 6 pm. The concert features special guest, Melanie Ross Breen and local performers, Lalla...
Saturday Night Racket at Miramichi Folklore Park
A really good time was had by all at Miramichi Folklore Park on Saturday with the Ladies Of The River on stage. Shown here are Annie Hallihan, Nancy Sturgeon, Lynn Manderson, Martha Howe, Amber Walls, Grace Astle, Helen Young, Marilyn Young, Helen Jardine, Beverly Hogan and Susanne Saulnier. This Saturday...
Small Sustainable Lifestyle Changes are Mighty Powerful
by Brad Veysey Fitness challenges are everywhere these days, and the truth is that most people offering them just want to take your money. Most challenges are designed to fail. Designed to fail like that shiny new gadget that you got for Christmas that doesn't quite live up to its...
King Street Elementary School Named in Ceremony
The Honourable Bill Fraser with students. (Photo by Anthony McLean) By Anthony McLean, Contributing Reporter Yesterday morning, Monday February 20th, 2017, at 10 am a Naming Ceremony for the new Miramichi East school was held at Saint Andrew's Elementary School in Chatham. Emcee Eileen Bowes welcomed everyone and...