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The New Brunswick Teen Apprentice Program is recruiting for paid, full-time summer work placements in our area in the following trades: Automotive Service Technician Carpenter Cook Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Partsperson Truck and Transport Service Technician Small Equipment Mechanic Welder This program is open to students in Grades 10 and 11 in Blackville, Renous, Doaktown…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters / Boys & Girls Club of Miramichi is pleased to offer a scholarship to recognize and reward a student in our community who has demonstrated a passion for volunteering, as well as maintaining a high level of academic achievement. One graduate, from each of the following schools: Blackville High School, James…
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The Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) 2017 is calling for Artist Submissions in their competition which offers $30,000 in Awards. SSNAP is pleased to launch its second biennial juried competition of Canadian 2D and 3D visual art, encouraging artists whose practice demonstrates originality, quality, integrity and creativity, resulting in work with a real visual…
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1st Humanity Fellowship will be meeting on Mondays from 8 to 9 pm at the Miramichi Folklore Park, 46 Memory Lane, in Renous. 1st Humanity Fellowship is a non-profit organization promoting personal development and a “Back Yard Economy” to live a joyous and happy life. If you are 18 or 80 you will benefit in some…
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The 2017 Rotary RibFest, hosted by the Rotary Club of Newcastle, will take place the weekend of May 26- 28. Plans are underway and we look forward to the Ribbers, Human Foosball Tournament, Local Entertainment, Children and Family Activities, and new to RibFest this year, local vendors displaying their businesses and talents.
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The Miramichi Honda Tim Hortons Rivermen Major Midget hockey team is excited to be hosting the 2017 Atlantic Championships from March 30th to April 2nd at the Miramichi Civic Centre in Newcastle. The event will include 11 games featuring teams from all over Atlantic Canada. Tickets and passes are currently on sale at Newcastle Pizza Delight,…
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The provincial and federal governments will invest $94 million to build a new permanent bridge to replace Anderson Bridge in Miramichi. “Anderson Bridge is a crucial link for the people and businesses in the Miramichi region and northern New Brunswick,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Bill Fraser, who is also minister responsible for Northern and…
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by Jean Joudry “A Boy Named Sue” (named after the Johnny Cash song) aka “Camaro Sue” was born in Ontario on November 4th, 2006. We brought him home on December 23rd. My work had a Christmas party, and if you sang karaoke, you could choose a gift from the table. Knowing we were getting the…
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by Jamie Alexander Seemingly, we assume the big city has it all to offer when it comes to interior design, furniture and goods for our homes. We look to design magazines, Pinterest and blogs for our inspiration wishing we could achieve the same look in our humble small town abode. Well I am here to…
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Citrus anyone? California Navel Oranges and Texas Grapefruit can be ordered from Diane Buddie at 773-9152, Charlotte Casey at 622-2650, Helen Jones at 773-5715, Bernie Keating at 773-6529, Mary King at 624-3563, Debbie Leach at 773-7204 or Wayne Mullin at 778-8292. Place your phone order by Friday March 10th, 2017. Prices are as follows: 5 lbs…
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The six new members elected into the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame were announced today at a press conference held in Quispamsis and two Miramichiers made the list. “We are incredibly proud to announce the Class of 2017, who showcase the talent our province has to offer,” said Clem Tremblay, New Brunswick Sports Hall…
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A really good time was had by all at Miramichi Folklore Park on Saturday with the Ladies Of The River on stage. Shown here are Annie Hallihan, Nancy Sturgeon, Lynn Manderson, Martha Howe, Amber Walls, Grace Astle, Helen Young, Marilyn Young, Helen Jardine, Beverly Hogan and Susanne Saulnier. This Saturday will see North Shore Country…
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By Anthony McLean, Contributing Reporter Yesterday morning, Monday February 20th, 2017, at 10 am a Naming Ceremony for the new Miramichi East school was held at Saint Andrew’s Elementary School in Chatham. Emcee Eileen Bowes welcomed everyone and introduced the Sistema Beethoven Orchestra and Saint Andrew’s Elementary School Choir, who sang Oh Canada. The Sistema Beethoven Orchestra…
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