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This week proved to be a slow one as the heat moved in again, stifling virtually any salmon movement. There were very few fresh fish at the counting fences each day and those already in the system were holed up in pools with little inclination to take. In addition the water is extremely low and…
Read MoreThe Schizophrenia Society of New Brunswick (SSNB) will be hosting an Awareness Day Open House tomorrow, Friday September 11th from 10 am to 3 pm. Everyone is invited to come learn about the many programs available and meet the helpful staff and faithful directors that make up SSNB Miramichi. Snacks will be provided and individuals…
Read MoreStarting this Friday September 11th and running through Sunday September 13th, Miramichi Dragway Park is hosting an event that is not to be missed! The fastest group of 200 MPH Outlaw and drag radial cars ever assembled in Atlantic Canada will be featured! You can come out and see Canada’s Fastest Legal Street Car!
Read MoreYesterday’s Annual Labour Day Concert at the Miramichi Kin Centre in Newcastle raised $3505 for the local Food Bank. The event featured a BBQ, bake sale, 50/50 draws and lots of live entertainment supplied by some of Miramichi’s best including the Miramichi Fiddlers, Mona Lisa Richard, Jimmy Lawlor, Bob McCallum, John Lordon, Ian Craig, Francis Hubbard, Colleen Furlong, Jody Robichaud,…
Read MoreDogs and their families took part in the 16th annual Dog Jog yesterday, Saturday September 5th, at Middle Island Irish Historical Park, raising $1366.45 for the Miramichi SPCA. This year’s theme “Bark in the Park” attracted a large crowd of furry friends of all sizes and breeds and their humans, who enjoyed a BBQ, prize draws, shopping…
Read MoreThe semi – final series is tied at two. The Miecon Ironmen defeated Charlottetown 4-1 in 10 innings on Friday as Jamie Walls tossed a complete game, giving up 6 hits, 7 walks and striking out 12. Kris Keating hit a 2 run triple in the top of the 10th for the big hit. Orry […]
Read MoreHay Island – Northern Pintail Some select locations for Birding in the Miramichi Region recommended by the Miramichi Naturalists’ Club (MNC). The MNC meets on the second Monday each month from Sept. to June at 6:30 at the Nelson Senior Citizens’ Centre. Visit www.miramichinaturalistclub.com to find out more. Photography by Peter M. Gadd. To view…
Read MoreThe Chatham Miecon Ironmen defeated the Charlottetown Islanders 8-1 in game three of their semi-final series. The Islanders lead the series 2 games to 1 after winning the opener at Ironmen Field 6-2 and at home in extra innings 3-2.
Read MoreThe Miramichi Area Model Railroad Society are a small group of like-minded train enthusiasts who got together five years ago and decided to form a group. They began by meeting in one member’s basement and another member’s garage. Now their permanent clubhouse is upstairs at the Seaman’s Hospital in Douglastown where they house their very…
Read MoreThe last long weekend of the summer is upon us and it looks like we can expect plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. Lots of people are having Yard Sales this weekend. Click here to plan your route! If you are having a Yard Sale or a Craft or Bake Sale, you can add it…
Read MoreWe’ve turned another page of the calendar as we move to September, and for anglers that means looking forward to some of the season’s best angling as we anticipate the “Fall Runs”. Personally, I enjoy September fishing the most with the cooler days and Fall foliage. As we move into the ninth month there is…
Read MoreFootball is returning to the Miramichi this Fall at the under 12, 14 and 16 levels! Football is still a new and growing sport in the Miramichi region and we are always looking for new fans of the game to help it grow! Whether you are helping on the field, with registrations or gear fitting,…
Read MoreAre you looking to help your community, learn some new skills, boost your self-esteem and even make a new friend? Volunteering is an excellent way to do all of those things, and more! Volunteer Miramichi is a non-profit agency established in 1979. We serve the community in promoting, recruiting and referring volunteers. We also offer…
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