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The next installment of “Memories of A Boy Growing Up in Blackville” features Pat Fournier recalling his earliest memories from his childhood, between the ages of three and five years old. First Memories Written by Pat Fournier Winter of 1950/51 – three years old We were living in some rented rooms in the big two […]
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Miramich Idol week nine saw four contestants deliver and two moved on. What a great line up! The finals are Saturday night at 8 pm at the Goodie Shop restaurant. Enjoy! Miramichi Idol9 Name Genre Song 1 Genre Song 2 Bethany Matchett White Horse – Taylor Swift Undo It –…
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In late January, I was approached by the Blackville Women’s Institute and asked to participate in their Heritage Day celebrations. Heritage Week is celebrated in communities throughout New Brunswick each year. This years theme was New Brunswick Remembers: 1914-2014, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War and the […]
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MSA Board Chairman Manley Price will be awarded the prestigious Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Atlantic Salmon Conservation for 2014 by the New Brunswick Salmon Council. If you are at all able, please set aside the evening of May 14 and join us at the NBSC Fredericton Dinner to congratulate Manley for this well deserved award. […]
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“Where should we start?” she asks while rocking in her rocking chair, sipping her tea, with both her dogs curled around her feet. “At the beginning, I suppose”, I reply. And so it begins. It was the spring of 1922; May 27th to be exact. At a little house near “The Forks”, where the Cains […]
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The provincial and federal governments are helping Northumberland Co-operative Ltd. develop a value-added, milk-based drink to meet increasing demand for quality and healthy beverages. “Value-added food is an important priority growth sector in New Brunswick,” said Human Resources Minister Robert Trevors. “Our investment will assist Northumberland Co-operative Ltd. in a research and development project to…
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Last week, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans released their preliminary 2013 return estimates of Atlantic salmon to the Miramichi River system. Overall, the total number of large salmon returning to the Miramichi River in 2013 was down slightly from 2012 (12,540 vs. 13,590) but the total number of grilse was up (11,760 vs. 8,282). […]
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On Sunday, March 16, Saint Raphael’s Catholic Women’s League will be hosting an Irish Tea. The event takes place from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall, 105 Main Street in Blackville. Entertainment will be by The Gillis Family, and a light lunch and tea will be provided. The price of admission […]
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Pat Fournier was born and raised in Blackville. In a series of short stories, Pat will share his memories of the place, of the people and of his life as a boy growing up in Blackville. In this first installment, Pat sets the scene of his childhood neighbourhood. An Introduction Written by Pat Fournier This […]
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Due to the overwhelming requests by consumers at local restaurants for Mac’s Seafood products, several local restaurants such as O’Donaghues Pub & Eatery, Mirawood Cafe and Seasons View Cafe, just to name a few, are now serving Mac’s Seafood quality products. This has led to the creation of a partnership that will benefit everyone in the…
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Miramichi Idol on week eight saw six contestants all giving their best at Rock n Roll night at the Goodie Shop. Each contestant sang three songs and as Ozzy (the Judge) said, “This is tough, they were all damn good.” The six finalist were. Hannah Hosford Natasha Parks Lacey Howe Christopher Manual Bethany Matchett Susanne…
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Miramichi Idol contestants took a trip back to the ’80s at the Goodie Shop Restaurant Saturday night for Week 7 of the competition! Bethany Matchett received the most votes in Week 6, winning her the honour of going first. Congratulations Bethany! Enjoy the video from this week’s performances below, followed by a list of the…
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March is Nutrition Month! This year’s theme is Simply Cook and Enjoy. You will find lots of great classes on this month’s schedule that will help you do just that. Please see the full schedule below for all the details. Feel free to share with others or post in your workplace. To register for a…
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