Giv'er Miramichi
“Continuing with their theme of “Musical Evenings on the Miramichi”, the Lord Beaverbrook House Commission has invited six of the Fochabers Fiddlers, from Fochabers, Scotland, to perform at Beaverbrook House, 518 King George Highway, Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 at 7:00 pm. The Fochabers Fiddlers are an energetic young fiddle group from Milne’s High School, in Fochabers, Scotland.…
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The Miramichi Art Core in partnership with the Bathurst Art Society present a Plein Air Art Festival this weekend as part of the Acadian Day celebrations in Petit-Rocher. There are 22 artists from the Miramichi to Campbellton/ Dalhousie participating in this event, which will have them painting outside at various locations throughout the village. A…
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Angling was generally slower than last week, but we are moving into the “Dog-Days of August” and still there are fish in the system and a few fresh coming in daily, so all in all, it is positive. Rain Tuesday night and Wednesday should help freshen the system. [wp_bannerize group=”doug1″] W. W. Doak and Sons…
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The Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous will be offering painting classes starting in September. Instructor Nancy Gray Leger, with 7 years of experience, can teach you how to paint with oils and Daphne Colepaugh, who has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ottawa University, can teach you how to paint with acrylics.
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YTV, a popular children’s television channel, recently made a stop at the local Central NB Woodmen’s Museum in Boiestown, NB. This visit is part of YTV’s Summer Road Trip series, where the hosts travel across the country in search of the biggest attractions. Watch below as the hosts try their own hands at being a lumberjack […]
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The 4th Annual Jake Stewart Classic Golf Tournament takes place this Sunday, August 16 at the Old Mill Pond Golf and Country Club at 6 Central Street in Doaktown. The registration fee is $50 per person, with cart included. 18 holes, 2 person scramble and 44 player limit.
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24th Annual Napan Agricultural Fair: Aug 13-16 Join us at the Napan Agricultural Show for our 24th year of promoting agriculture and community living to the Miramichi area. The show grounds are 3 kms east off of Highway 11 on the South Napan Road. Daily Admission: Adults $6, Children $2. Four Day Pass: Adults $12,…
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Submitted by Michael Quann, Marketing Assistant Miramichi River Tourism Association Discover Miramichi has come up with a few different activities for you and your entourage to partake in while the sun is high in the sky. From the beautiful beaches and incredible history in the east, to the scenic banks lining the transparent rivers in the…
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The Woodmen’s Museum Professional Lumberjack Competition is fast approaching. On August 15, 2015 come out and support the competitors as they battle it out to become the new champs. 9-11 am Final Registration, Wood Draw & Preliminary Axe Throw. 11:45 am to 12 Noon. Welcome & Opening Admission $5.00 each – $15.00 family. See poster for…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 […]
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