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In celebration of National Peacekeepers Day, the Miramichi Chapter of Peacekeepers and special guests honoured fallen comrades with a parade and flag raising in the Queen Elizabeth Park, Newcastle, yesterday, Sunday August 9th. Reviewing Officer for the event was Lieutenant General Louis Cuppens, CMM, CD (Retired) Former Deputy Commander-in-Chief of NORAD, who received a painting from…
I came across Valerie Sherrard’s name when I performed an Internet search for “Miramichi Authors”. Here, right in Miramichi was a well-published, short-listed author that had somehow flown under my radar. Perhaps this is due … Read more…
Ritchie Wharf Entertainment Schedule Aug. 9: 2-4 pm Gospel Singers 6:30-8:30 pm Don Arseneau Aug. 10: 7-9 pm Charles Hachey Aug. 11: 7-9 pm Zach’s Band Aug. 12: 7-9 pm Wild Country Aug. 13: 7-9 pm Miramichi Entertainers Aug. 14: 7-9 pm Pauline Pitre Aug. 15: 7-9 pm Last Call Aug. 16: 2-4 pm Erik…
The Miecon Ironmen won both games on the Island today and improved to 19-11 which ties them for first with Fredericton. Jamie Walls in game one and Emerson Savage in game two both tossed complete game victories with the score being 3-1 in both games. Kris Keating homered in game one and Ryan Lukach had […]
The Miecon Ironmen took over sole possession of second place with a 4-3 win over Moncton in a well played game at Ironmen Field. JF Neveu won his 6th game of the year tossing 6 innings. Ryan Lukach finished the game by striking out 3 in the bottom of the 7th to get the save. […]
Take advantage of the cooler temperatures this weekend and get out and enjoy some of the great activities happening around the Mighty Miramichi region! Whalen’s Barn on the Old King George Hwy in Newcastle has a real treat tonight, Thursday August 6th, with Fredericton based and nationally touring blues man, Keith Hallett coming to town! The…
Old Man Matheson, Old Man McCarthy, and Rusty Pete welcome you to lovely Bicentennial Park in Nelson Miramichi this Sunday at 7 pm to partake in some music, tall tales, and bologna over a fire. Miramichi’s long and illustrious heritage has been celebrated in song and story for generations and the folk tales and lyrical…
In celebrating the 58th Annual Miramichi Folksong Festival the Children’s Show was held yesterday, Wednesday August 5th. The Beaverbrook Kin Centre in the Newcastle Downtown was packed with people there to enjoy some great talent from the younger generation, aged 5 to 12 years old. The annual event was once again hosted by Melanie Ross Breen with special guest…
Angling was a bit slower this past week due to warm temperatures. However, there are good numbers of fish around, but just not taking well. Every day there are more fresh fish entering the system giving us so far quite a good year. If we get Fall runs that follow this trend, we could have…
Five Tommie greats that included Miramichi’s own Father Scott, and a medal-winning men’s basketball team joined the St. Thomas University Sports Wall of Fame at a special ceremony on June 20th in Fredericton. “Gordie Wheaton, Callum MacPhee, Crystal Cernivz (MacFarlane), Bob Mabie, Father J. Arthur Scott and the men’s basketball team from 2003-04 represent the…
George Routledge’s fly shop in Renous is legendary among local fishermen. More than just a shop, George always knows what the fishing is like in the area, thanks to his many friends, and fellow shop owners. When George left the army after 25 years, he moved over to the Miramichi and opened his fly shop.…
The Miecon Ironmen had a 2-0 lead going into the bottom of the 7th inning but couldn’t close the deal as they suffered a 3-2 set back. Junior call up Nick Leggatt tossed 6.2 innings , giving up zero earned runs while striking out 4. In 13.2 innings this year, Leggatt has yet to give […]
The parade in celebration of Tabusintac Old Home Week happened yesterday, Monday August 3rd, 2015. Everything from family reunion floats, antique cars, and local businesses to baton twirlers, horses and various organizations participated. A large crowd cheered on family and friends as they made their way along the main street of Tabusintac. Click to enlarge any of…