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During the celebration of the White Gold Winter Festival on Saturday February 8th there will be a dance at the Civic Centre with music by the Jared Lutes Band. Tickets are $12 and available at: Jean Coutu Newcastle, Kingstons Petro Can Newcastle and downtown Chatham Courtesy Convenience, Nordin City Argo or Call 622-2941 Doors open at…
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It’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week from February 2 – 8, 2014 and we challenged our young columnist, Jules Keenan to write something on the theme. She decided to write a short piece of fiction from the point of view of a high school boy. Perfectly Normal by Jules Keenan Everyone has their insecurities, especially about…
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This week’s Miramichi Idol performances were awesome! The contestants are getting comfortable with the stage. Watch the video below for clips from Week 4 and remember that week 5 goes this Saturday evening, February 8th at 8 pm upstairs at the Goodie Shop. Doors open at 7 pm. Post your comments below. Miramichi Idol4 from…
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Week 20 of the Maritime Hockey League (MHL) season was a great one for the Miramichi Timberwolves! For the first time this season, the Miramichi Timberwolves find themselves named to the Top 20 of the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL), coming in at number 20, and joining number 19 ranked Pictou. The Timberwolves make their debut…
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The following statement was issued by Randy Dickinson, chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, on the occasion of February being Black History Month: Black History Month was first celebrated in Toronto 35 years ago and was recognized at the federal level in 1995. It is an excellent opportunity to draw attention to an…
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In the latest issue of the Giv’er Miramichi magazine, delivered free to Miramichi homes last month and now available at restaurants and shops all over the river, Jeff Pendlebury submitted a photo of what he refers to as the “mini-burgs” that appeared on the Miramichi River one morning in December 2013. It was an unusual…
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Calling all photographers and writers who love the Miramichi region! It’s that time of year again! Mighty Miramichi is now accepting submissions for their annual Miramichi River Guide to be distributed throughout the greater Miramichi region for tourists and locals to enjoy. If you have some fabulous photos of the area; knowledge of local history or genealogy; a…
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The Blackville Outdoor Rink community skating party drew a large crowd on Friday night, January 31. Over one hundred children took to the ice for the free three-hour event sponsored by the Recreation Council. Inside, the building was filled to capacity with parents and children alike. Blackville mayor Andrew Hawkes, deputy mayor Matt Sturgeon and councillors Cindy Ross and Christopher Hennessy welcomed the group. Southwest Miramichi MLA Jake Stewart was also in attendance.
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Low-income homeowners are benefiting from energy efficiency upgrades to their homes under a new program offered by Efficiency NB. The Low Income Efficiency Program was announced in July, and renovations are now being completed in homes throughout the province. “Our investment in this initiative will have immediate and long-term benefits for low-income homeowners,” said Environment…
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The fourth week of Miramichi Idol kicks off tonight upstairs at the Goodie Shop. Doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 8:00pm. Drop by for a great night of local talent and to support your favourite! Check back at the first of the week for video from the event. Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is…
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On Sunday February 2nd at 2 pm the opening reception of works by Laura Lea Comeau will be held at Galerie ARTcadienne, Carrefour Beausoleil, 300 Beaverbrook Road in Miramichi. Her exhibition called “Sole and Soul Experience” will be on until March 17th. Laura grew up in Manitowoc, Wisconsin by Lake Michigan where she was always…
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NB Power is helping New Brunswickers save energy and money by offering instant rebates on a range of energy-saving products in February and March. “We are working hard to help our customers save money on energy-saving products that will give them the extra bonus of saving on their monthly power bills,” said Gaëtan Thomas, president…
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Blackville resident Boyd Underhill celebrates his 80th birthday on February 6, 2014. To commemorate this special milestone, friends and family are invited to an open house on Saturday, February 1 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Saint Andrews United Church Hall in Blackville. Best wishes only.
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