Giv'er Miramichi
For anyone planning a canoe trip on the Southwest this season MSA Director Greg Sprague has provided us with a mileage chart – to download the chart click Main SW Mileage by Canoe Thanks Greg!
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We’re finding valued local employees who really GIV’ER and contribute to the community. Introducing Kenneth Blacquier: Education: Graduate of James M Hill (1989); NBCC Carpentry Program (1990); Multimedia Arts Program (1992); Patient Care, Academy of Learning (2008) First Job: Carpenter’s Helper at 14 years old Current Job: Patient Care Attendant (Region 7 Hospital) Other Jobs…
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Four members from the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 10 are off to the 2014 Dominion 8-Ball Tournament today in North Bay, Ontario, May 23-May 26. Ricky Harris, Dan Carroll, Jerry Carroll and Rocky Blackmore representing Branch 10 won the NB Command 8-Ball championship back in November 2013 paving the way for them to represent NB…
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Eight teams, upwards of 100 players, participated in the Third Annual Ed Sheasgreen Memorial Hockey Tournament (Fast Eddie Cup) at the Sunny Corner Arena on the weekend of April 4 – 5, 2014. The annual tournament honours Ed and his many years of playing hockey around the Miramichi. All proceeds go towards a scholarship in…
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Full-moon tides, a lot of rain and snow-melt have made the rivers high and dirty, making fishing rough for most anglers. Sunday was probably the best day for Striped Bass with catches much harder the rest of the week. Hopefully water levels drop and warmer temperatures make it more desirable to be on the rivers.…
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By Dave Bucklow The Masons of the Miramichi recently completed a Bowlathon fundraiser in support of Camp Goodtime. Camp Goodtime is a great camping experience provided to New Brunswick Children suffering from Cancer, located on Grand Lake, and suitable for children between the ages of 7 and 12. Since 1998 the Masons of New Brunswick…
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Several players from the MHL have already confirmed their attendance at a number of post-secondary institutions in both Canada and the United States. Last year, a record 34 graduating players made their way to various CIS and NCAA institutions thanks in part to the assistance and support of their respective MHL clubs, up from 30…
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Terry Power captured these photos of the opening day of Lobster Season in Miramichi Bay while on Teddy Williston’s boat. He writes: “It is amazing how excited the fishermen are for opening day. Many say that every season they get the jitters waiting for that first morning launch blast of the horn! This year the…
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Family, children, businesses, organizations, volunteers, committee members and the general public will gather at Golden Hawk Recreation Complex and surrounding grounds at 8 am this Saturday, May 24th, for the 6th Annual Miramichi Fusion Festival, in support of Autism Resources Miramichi. For the past five years families have gathered and participated in this fun filled…
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Angling for spring salmon has been average to good in some places, with more salmon than grilse being hooked. There have not been many trout reported, although there are good numbers of anglers out around Doyle’s Brook area. The Striped Bass fishery has been off to a very poor start with only sporadic catches here…
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In a spring (dare I finally say that word?) that has been so late coming, many other things are late as well. Fishing for Striped Bass is off to a very slow start with only sporadic reports of decent catches. The general theory is that the water temperature has to warm up before the catching…
Read MoreDelta Fredericton Chef’s Prepare Meal for Greater Blackville Resource Centre’s Hunger Awareness Week
The Greater Blackville Resource Centre hosted their popular Soup’s On free community lunch program twice this week as part of Hunger Awareness Week. On Tuesday, May 6, lunch was served at the GBRC by Darlene Jardine and her team. The centre was also open for tours and the thrift store was open to shoppers. On […]
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The Galerie ARTcadienne presents a new exhibition from students of the Art fundamentals Program and the Animation & Graphics Program at NBCC-Miramichi. This new exhibition runs until May the 31st. A grand opening will take place this evening, Monday May 5th beginning at 6 pm at the Galerie ARTcadienne. Family, friends, teachers, and everyone in…
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