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NOTE RE LAST WEEK: There was a problem with the column last week. There were gremlins in cyber space. Only some received the column. Then we discovered there was a problem, and re-sent it. Some received it twice and some did not receive it at all. So hopefully all has gone well this week. CAUTION:…
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This year Autism Resources Miramichi Inc. (ARM) is joining in on the Pumpkin Fling celebration. The Annual Pumpkin Fling will take place on Saturday September 30th, 2017 at Waterfront Green in Historic Downtown Chatham. It is ARM’s good fortune to be invited to be part of this wonderful community event and we are very honoured. We…
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FALL HARVEST APEGNB PUMPKIN FLINGING CONTEST When: Saturday September 30, 2017. 12pm to 3:30pm Where: Downtown Chatham, Waterford Green, Miramichi NB The Annual Fall Harvest will feature the APEGNB Pumpkin Flng, hosted by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick in partnership with Sunny Corner Enterprises and NBCC Miramichi. This event allows…
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MIRAMICHI– Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated, a global business process outsourcing (BPO) leader in providing comprehensive inbound customer engagement services to Global 2000 companies, celebrates its 40th anniversary this week, as the global company marks the anniversary of its founding on September 22, 1977. Employees in Miramichi will celebrate with special events, including costume days and throw-back…
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Wellness week is celebrated from October 1st to October 7th, 2017. Be Alive Wellness and its partners are hosting a Multicultural Wellness Day to kick off Wellness Week. The Multicultural Wellness Day is a FREE event that will take place at the Carrefour Beausoleil Community Centre on October 1st from 11 am to 4 pm.…
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MIRAMICHI – Anglers should be aware that starting Tuesday, September 26 the annual NB Moose Hunt begins and lasts until Saturday September 30. This means anglers must be careful while out and about along the rivers, and would be wise to wear some hunter orange so as to not be mistaken for a “Swamp Donkey”.…
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MIRAMICHI – A decent splash of water really improved fishing on the weekend, but much more rain is still needed. Striped bass angling should improve as the fish are back in the city area. Congratulations to this year’s inductees to the Atlantic Salmon Hall of Fame ! (See below) W. W. Doak and Sons in…
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MIRAMICHI – As we move into September, we are looking for a good Fall run. The only stumbling block is the lack of rain. We did get some this week, with more in the forecast. If we get the amounts predicted, it should spur the fishing, as water temperatures are good. COMMENTARY: The Coalition for…
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Halifax-based, JUNO-award-winning singer-songwriter, Meaghan Smith’s latest project, Our Song — an opportunity for her music fans to have their stories told in song — just released new song The One on September 1st, 2017 at oursongmusic.com. With a new song unveiled the first Friday of every month, Our Song was a concept created earlier this year.
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The Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge is a challenge for which geographic area (province, state or territory) has the most breastfeeding babies, as a percentage of the birthrate, “latched on” at 11 am local time. To celebrate breastfeeding and milk-banking, and demonstrate promotion, protection and support for breastfeeding women and their families. It’s a chance for education…
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Three members of the Miramichi N&J Bantam AAA Twins, along with the president of Miramichi Minor Baseball have captured silver medals at the Canadian National Bantam AAA (U15) Baseball Championships recently held in Summerside, PEI. Brayden Allain, Gehrig Hale, Logan Walsh, and David Hale (Asst. Coach) were all members of Team NB which earned the…
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MIRAMICHI – Water temperatures have improved this week, resulting in a few more fish being in the taking mode. However, we still have had no significant rain to improve the water levels. Having said that, I’m sure Houston would gladly share if they could. Our sympathies go out to them in this time of crisis.…
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The Prime Minister’s Office announced today that renowned Miramichi author, David Adams Richards has been appointed to the Senate. He will represent New Brunswick in the Red Chamber. “I am extremely — extremely — proud to have asked Mr. Richards to serve in the Senate of Canada. He is someone who is…
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