Community & Fundraising
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 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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The Rotary Club of Newcastle recently bestowed two Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) awards on local recipients during year-end meetings. The first was to the Comeau family of Nordin for their community volunteerism. The second was to past president Wally McLean, who was also club president of the year for District 7810 a year ago. A…
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The 56th Annual Miramichi Folksong Festival kicks off this Sunday, August 4th and as always they’ve got a great line-up of entertainment for the five day event! The festival begins at 2 pm on Sunday afternoon with the annual Pre-Festival Open Air Gospel Concert on the Beaverbrook Kin Centre patio at 100 Newcastle Boulevard around…
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by Andrew MacMullin Everyone has their favourite place, a hidden gem or the best kept secret in town. But most people never share these great stories because we generally take things for granted. However, you always hear the stories of poor service, unhappy visits, yada, yada, yada—time for a menu change! With my past experience…
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Remember, the Official New Brunswick Day celebrations will be held on Monday, August 5th in Blackville, and you’re all invited! Activities will start in the quaint Miramichi village at 7 am with a hot breakfast at St. Raphael’s Church Hall in Blackville. Breakfast will be served until 10 am. After the breakfast, the festivities kick…
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The Board of Directors and volunteers of the Greater Blackville Resource Centre invite the general public to join them on NB Day, Monday August 5th, as they welcome the Premier to the centre for an official ribbon cutting ceremony and Open House. This marks their first full year in operation and official membership to Food…
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Miramichi’s Steve Heckbert will release his new CD, Road to Canada, at the Shadbangers Ball II – Old Home Night on July 27, 2012 from 7:00 – Quite a bit later… at the Miramichi Exhibition. Following the huge success of last year’s Shadbangers’, Miramichi storyteller and songwriter Steve Heckbert is set to release the second…
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The 30th Annual Irish Festival in Miramichi kicks off this evening with a free outdoor concert at Waterford Green in downtown Chatham! The music begins at 7 pm with Bob McCallum and Jimmy Lawlor, who will be followed by the Gillis Family, Cosan, and Celtic Rant. The free concert runs until midnight. The festival goes…
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by Andrew MacMullin Having worked in the food service sector for many years I still enjoy cooking. One of the biggest things when I grocery shop is finding good value for the money as we are a family of five. Any time I see a gadget or tool I think what a “scam” so this…
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The Woodmen’s Museum in Boiestown will be holding a Car Show ‘n Shine on Sunday July 21st from 11am to 3 pm. Admission is $6 for Adults, $3 for Youth, and $15 for a Family (two adults, children under 18). The first 30 admissions will receive a FREE Cowboy Hat from Jim Gilberts! Register Your…
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By Cindy Rule My definition of beauty changed when we moved to Miramichi in 2006. Up until then most of my life had been spent on the west coast of Canada surrounded by giant trees and grand mountains, and the Pacific Ocean was a close friend. I was so used to scenery on a large [Read More…]
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