Giv'er Miramichi
Are you a creative person? Do you like to share your talents with others? If you’re an artist, crafter, performer or writer and would like to organize an activity for Culture Days, September 27-29, we’d like to hear from y…
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Miramichi Men’s Fastpitch Week 13 By Shawn McCarthy This week’s action in the Miramichi Men’s Fastpitch league began when the Eel Ground Eagles claimed victory over the Douglasfield Dodgers by a score of 8-2 Monday night. Travis Nevin led the Eagles from the mound with 15 strikeouts, and offered two home runs on the offensive…
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The 2nd Annual Power Track Biker Rally will be held starting today, Friday, August 16 to Sunday, August 18 at 336 MacLaggan Drive, Dungarvon Whooper Lounge, in Blackville as a fundraiser supporting The Josie Foundation. Cost is $25 per person, 19 years of age and older. Free camping (no hookups), security on site, no kids […]
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The Hospice Shoppe at 1737 Water Street invites everyone to attend their Official Opening on Wednesday August 21st, 2013 at 12 noon for the official ribbon cutting ceremony. The Hospice Shoppe is a retail store specializing in the resale of Designer used clothing, furniture, antiques, collectables and more. Drop in and say hello to Roxanne…
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Miramichi Timberwolves Pre-Season Conditioning Camp runs August 24th to the 30th. The cost of the camp is $165 + HST and enrolment will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Limited space is available in each group. You can register online at the Miramichi Timberwolves website, email or contact Rob MacDonald at (506)524-7722.…
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For mid August, we certainly cannot complain about the lack of water and warm temperatures. The water is very high and temperatures are low. If not pleasant conditions for anglers, the fish are certainly enjoying them. Anglers are seeing fish, even though the catching is far from what anglers would like. The counting fences are […]
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National Acadian Day is tomorrow, Thursday August 15, 2013. Come and Celebrate l’Acadie at the Queen Elizabeth Park at the Town Square in Newcastle. The day will begin with a short ceremony followed with the “tintamarre” around the Town Square at 11:30 am. Tintamarre is an Acadian tradition of marching through one’s community making noise with…
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Matilda Murdoch: Still Givin’er! By Kellie Underhill The first time I heard Matilda Murdoch play her fiddle I was attending a Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick banquet at the Rodd Hotel in Miramichi. It was April 18th, 2004. At the time I wrote: “I’m in the banquet room at the Rodd, sitting alone, because I…
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Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous featured a great set by Darren McKinnon at last week’s Friday Night Racket. He played an interesting combination of folk, rock and some very nice originals, real Miramichi River songs. The Park will be getting him back again. Coming Up at the Miramichi Folklore Park: This week the Miramichi Folklore…
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The John Howard Society Miramichi would like to send a big thank you to all the businesses who generously donated to their recent Silent Auction: “Working Together To Make A Difference” that was held off the John Howard Society Facebook page. Because of your donation their Auction was a huge success and they reached their goal!…
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The 56th Annual Miramichi Folksong Festival paid tribute to Tim Irving from Millbank Music for 30 years of providing sound for the festival. Tim received the award during the Folksong Festival’s official Opening Ceremonies last Monday night, August 5th at the Miramichi Kin Centre. Kevin Driscoll from the festival committee made the presentation. Record crowds…
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By Alan Breck As the 2013 season comes to a close, MacDonald Farm has vowed not to lose any of its momentum in these waning days of summer. The management and staff implore prospective visitors not to miss out on the opportunity to travel back in time and learn the truly remarkable story of the…
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In Mighty Miramichi’s Biggest Loser Challenge 7, 419.6 pounds were lost. Congratulations to all the participants! Winners received a one year Gold Membership to Peak Performance Health Center, a value of $7848 in prizes. The Peak Performer was Ellen Donovan, who lost 13.24 % to win the top award. The Individual Winner was Nola Chiasson,…
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