The Anglican Parish of Newcastle-Nelson-Hardwicke is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a special Saint Patrick’s Day Communion Service at Saint Andrew’s Anglican Church, 186 Pleasant Street, Newcastle-Miramichi West, on Friday, March 17th at 5:30 pm. With special permission from Anglican Diocesan Bishop, the Right Reverend David Edwards, the Celebration of the Holy…

Chef Brian Matheson is hosting Slow Food Miramichi River’s second Long Table Series dinner at historic Governor’s Mansion in Nelson-Miramichi! It will be held at Tuesday, March 21st, at 6:30 pm – celebrate the Spring Equinox in delicious style! We don’t want to give away the menu in advance, but please note: THIS IS A…

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…

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…

The Rotary Club of Newcastle is accepting applications for the annual memorial scholarship. The scholarship, in the amount of $3500, is awarded annually and graduating students from Miramichi Valley High School, North and South Esk Regional High School and Carrefour Beausoleil are eligible to apply.

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.

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…

Treat yourself to a great supper without the fuss and bother of washing dishes, and celebrate Pancake Day! There are many organizations in the region hosting Pancake Suppers in the Mighty Miramichi Region today!

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…