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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 13, 2015

By Giver Miramichi / August 13, 2015 / Comments Off on Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 13, 2015

Angling was generally slower than last week, but we are moving into the “Dog-Days of August” and still there are fish in the system and a few fresh coming in daily, so all in all, it is positive.  Rain Tuesday night and Wednesday should help freshen the system. [wp_bannerize group=”doug1″] W. W. Doak and Sons…

Painting Classes at Miramichi Folklore Park

By Giver Miramichi / August 12, 2015 / Comments Off on Painting Classes at Miramichi Folklore Park

The Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous will be offering painting classes starting in September. Instructor Nancy Gray Leger, with 7 years of experience, can teach you how to paint with oils and Daphne Colepaugh, who has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ottawa University, can teach you how to paint with acrylics.

YTV Visits Central NB Woodmen’s Museum

By Giver Miramichi / August 12, 2015 / Comments Off on YTV Visits Central NB Woodmen’s Museum

YTV, a popular children’s television channel, recently made a stop at the local Central NB Woodmen’s Museum in Boiestown, NB. This visit is part of YTV’s Summer Road Trip series, where the hosts travel across the country in search of the biggest attractions. Watch below as the hosts try their own hands at being a lumberjack […]

4th Annual Jake Stewart Classic Golf Tournament

By Giver Miramichi / August 11, 2015 / Comments Off on 4th Annual Jake Stewart Classic Golf Tournament

The 4th Annual Jake Stewart Classic Golf Tournament takes place this Sunday, August 16 at the Old Mill Pond Golf and Country Club at 6 Central Street in Doaktown. The registration fee is $50 per person, with cart included. 18 holes, 2 person scramble and 44 player limit.

24th Annual Napan Agricultural Fair: Aug 13-16

By Giver Miramichi / August 10, 2015 / Comments Off on 24th Annual Napan Agricultural Fair: Aug 13-16

24th Annual Napan Agricultural Fair:  Aug 13-16 Join us at the Napan Agricultural Show for our 24th year of promoting agriculture and community living to the Miramichi area. The show grounds are 3 kms east off of Highway 11 on the South Napan Road. Daily Admission: Adults $6, Children $2. Four Day Pass: Adults $12,…

Discover Your Own Backyard

By Giver Miramichi / August 10, 2015 / Comments Off on Discover Your Own Backyard

Submitted by Michael Quann, Marketing Assistant Miramichi River Tourism Association Discover Miramichi has come up with a few different activities for you and your entourage to partake in while the sun is high in the sky. From the beautiful beaches and incredible history in the east, to the scenic banks lining the transparent rivers in the…

Woodmen’s Museum Professional Lumberjack Competition

By Giver Miramichi / August 10, 2015 / Comments Off on Woodmen’s Museum Professional Lumberjack Competition

The Woodmen’s Museum Professional Lumberjack Competition is fast approaching. On August 15, 2015 come out and support the competitors as they battle it out to become the new champs. 9-11 am Final Registration, Wood Draw & Preliminary Axe Throw. 11:45 am to 12 Noon. Welcome & Opening Admission $5.00 each – $15.00 family.  See poster for…

National Peacekeepers Day in Miramichi

By Giver Miramichi / August 10, 2015 / Comments Off on National Peacekeepers Day in Miramichi

In celebration of National Peacekeepers Day, the Miramichi Chapter of Peacekeepers and special guests honoured fallen comrades with a parade and flag raising in the Queen Elizabeth Park, Newcastle, yesterday, Sunday August 9th. Reviewing Officer for the event was Lieutenant General Louis Cuppens, CMM, CD (Retired) Former Deputy Commander-in-Chief of NORAD, who received a painting from…

Book Review: Driftwood by Valerie Sherrard

By Giver Miramichi / August 10, 2015 / Comments Off on Book Review: Driftwood by Valerie Sherrard

I came across Valerie Sherrard’s name when I performed an Internet search for “Miramichi Authors”. Here, right in Miramichi was a well-published, short-listed author that had somehow flown under my radar. Perhaps this is due … Read more…

Ritchie Wharf Outdoor Concert Schedule

By Giver Miramichi / August 9, 2015 / Comments Off on Ritchie Wharf Outdoor Concert Schedule

Ritchie Wharf Entertainment Schedule  Aug. 9: 2-4 pm Gospel Singers 6:30-8:30 pm Don Arseneau Aug. 10: 7-9 pm Charles Hachey Aug. 11: 7-9 pm Zach’s Band Aug. 12: 7-9 pm Wild Country Aug. 13: 7-9 pm Miramichi Entertainers Aug. 14: 7-9 pm Pauline Pitre Aug. 15: 7-9 pm Last Call Aug. 16: 2-4 pm Erik…

Sweep On Island: Tied For First

By Giver Miramichi / August 8, 2015 / Comments Off on Sweep On Island: Tied For First

The Miecon Ironmen won both games on the Island today and improved to 19-11 which ties them for first with Fredericton. Jamie Walls in game one and Emerson Savage in game two both tossed complete game victories with the score being 3-1 in both games. Kris Keating homered in game one  and Ryan Lukach had […]

Ironmen Regain Second Beat Fisher Cats 4-3

By Giver Miramichi / August 7, 2015 / Comments Off on Ironmen Regain Second Beat Fisher Cats 4-3

The Miecon Ironmen took over sole possession of second place with a 4-3  win over Moncton in a well played game at Ironmen Field. JF Neveu won his 6th game of the year tossing 6 innings. Ryan Lukach finished the game by striking out 3  in the bottom of the 7th to get the save. […]

Around the River this Weekend August 6th – 9th

By Giver Miramichi / August 6, 2015 / Comments Off on Around the River this Weekend August 6th – 9th

Take advantage of the cooler temperatures this weekend and get out and enjoy some of the great activities happening around the Mighty Miramichi region! Whalen’s Barn on the Old King George Hwy in Newcastle has a real treat tonight, Thursday August 6th, with Fredericton based and nationally touring blues man, Keith Hallett coming to town! The…