Giv'er Miramichi
Two hundred fifty years ago, William Davidson was granted 100 000 acres on the Miramichi River, and would succeed in establishing the first English-speaking settlement in the region. Today he is remembered fondly as among our founding citizens. On July 18, as part of the national celebration of Canada’s Parks Day, the Friends of Beaubears…
Sunny Corner Days happened over the weekend from July 10th to 12th bringing the small community together for a Co-ed Softball tournament, breakfast, kids fair and a dance at the Arena featuring Short Sweet Ride. Click to enlarge any of the images below and visit the Mighty Miramichi photo gallery to view even more pictures. Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er…
The annual Festival des Fruits de Mer in Baie-Ste-Anne wrapped up yesterday, Sunday July 12th after a week of great community support and participation in events. Activities included a good old fashioned movie matinee, softball tournament, community mass, family picnic, infant pageant, Fishermen’s Ball and much more. Part of the event honours the Fisherman of the Year through the passing of…
Seventy years. Yes, it has been 70 years – practically an entire generation – since the end of WWII and, as well, the end of the Battle of the Atlantic. A battle that started just … Read more…
The Miecon Ironmen at Moncton game originally scheduled for July 5 is now scheduled for July 27 in Moncton at 7:30 The Miecon Ironmen at Moncton game originally scheduled for June 28 is now August 4 in Moncton at 7:30
Looks like another fantastic weather weekend for the Mighty Miramichi and there’s lots happening around the River! Canadian Country sensation Whitney Rose is in town tonight fresh from the pages of Rolling Stone magazine. She’s performing with special guests Mel & Tina of Moncton at The Vogue Theatre in Chatham. Doors open at 6:30 and the…
The Moncton Fishercats defeated the Miecon Ironmen 7-0 in a game played Thursday. The Ironmen only managed two hits, a double by Ryan Barry and a single by Robert Gallant.
The Ironmen will try to reverse their fortune with a game in Fredericton tonight…
If you are looking for a unique experience or to buy natural food products, a craft or gift, then the Water Street Farmers’ Market is the place to go. The Market is located on Water Street in Chatham under the Centennial Bridge in the parking lot and downstairs of the Chatham Pioneer Senior Citizen’s Club.It’s open…
Miramichi’s longest running performance art series, Words on Water invites you aboard the Max Aitken this evening Thursday July 9th for a pre-publication reading from Tom Creaghan’s upcoming book Talented Miramichiers in the Gilded Age. The Miramichi River cruise will depart from Ritchie Wharf at 7 pm sharp. Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased dockside. Creaghan lives in…
There’s an exciting new venue that is bringing the finest musicians the east coast has to offer to the Mighty Miramichi. Whalen’s Barn is a 95 year old barn that has been renovated to host musicians from the East Coast and beyond, in a location where they will present their original music in a live […]
It has been said that “slow and steady wins the race”. Let us hope so as our salmon and grilse numbers continue to improve with each passing week. There are fresh fish coming into the system each day, and in numbers that are an improvement over last year. Generally anglers are seeing fish and catching…
By Tara McIntyre Friends of Beaubears Island is pleased to announce the opening of the Restored Walking Trails on the island. Beaubears Island is located at the meeting point of the Northwest and Southwest Miramichi Rivers. The island is most famous for being a summer camp and meeting place for the Mi’kmaq over 3000 years ago, an Acadian…
This young adult story concerns three ‘quintessential almost thirteen year olds’ Zoey, Jenna and Bean who, after scarfing down a huge meal of pizza, garlic cheese fingers, Caesar salad, a dozen buffalo wings (which eventually get … Read more…