MIRAMICHI — On the weekend of August 1-2, Bishop Christian Riesbeck, CC of the Diocese of Saint John installed Father Godwin Kalu SMMM as pastor and Father Aloo Peter Chimaobi SMMM as associate pastor of Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish, Miramichi in a series of masses that visited each church in the parish — Saint Samuel’s…

Join the Forget-Me-Not Rock Challenge! September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and the Alzheimer Society is raising awareness with its new rock-hiding campaign, the Forget-Me-Not-Rock Challenge. Until the end of September, you can join the fun by finding our rocks or by painting and hiding your own. Here’s the best part: every Friday from now until…

Come out to the Napan Fall Market, under the roof at the Napan Agricultural Show’s Hall on the South Napan Road, from 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday, September 13th. There will be 35 vendors, selling a variety of crafts and handmade items, preserves, garden produce, baking, and so much more! This event will…

The Remembrance Day Ceremony will be different this year due to the pandemic. The Executive and Poppy Committees have met and are planning a virtual service on November 11th with minimal invited guests only in attendance. Details on the virtual service will be made public by the first of November. At this time, due to…

It’s that time of the year again for Bowling Leagues to start up for the 2020-2021 season at the Castle Bowling Centre at the Dairy Queen in Miramichi! Here are dates for meetings of some of their Bowling Leagues which will take place soon! Friday 50+ League – Friday, September 4th, 2020 at 1pmTuesday Carrefour…

On Saturday, August 29th, 2020, beginning at 2 pm, come out to the Barryville Golden Age Club, 1850 Route 11 Highway in Barryville, New Brunswick, for a Benefit Bingo with Baked Goods and Food Benefit for Michelle Dunn. Michelle is the daughter of Debbie Waye MacDonald Hardy and the late Brian Russell, wife of Christopher…

The Friends of Beaubears Island will be holding their Annual General Meeting on November 19. After having served their latest two-year term, several of our Board members have decided, at that time, to step down, with our gratitude for years of service. In consequence, the Board of Directors is currently looking for new members to…

Camp Sheldrake is erecting a Memorial Board as a way for families to honour deceased loved ones by sponsoring a child to attend camp. For a minimum donation of $500, a loved one’s name will be placed on the plaque and a child will be sponsored in the deceased loved one’s name. The plaque will…

About 70 km inland from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in the city of Miramichi, there are two marinas. Station Wharf Marina sits on the East side of the river in the Historic Downtown Chatham Business District and the Miramichi Boating and Yacht Club sits on the West side in Douglastown. Both marinas monitor Channel…

A rustic cabin with bunks and minimal conveniences? A cozy cottage with a large living area for the family to sit around and play cards? Or basically a smaller version of your house, with multiple TVs and separate bedrooms for everyone? When you’re creating the cottage of your dreams, it can be tricky to find…

12 August 2020 FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswick professional artists are invited to participate in a new artist-in-residence program at provincial parks and tourism sites during the Labour Day weekend. Launched by the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, the Fresh AIR Program is intended to provide artists with a location separate from a regular…

Events Update from Seamen’s Hospital Card Games: the card games for Seniors will not be restarted until later due to the Covid-19 restrictions. That decision has not yet been made. We will advise regarding a  date as soon as possible. Friends of Seamen’s Hospital Craft Group: Quilting will restart after Labour Day on Wednesdays starting September…

The Doak House / Provincial Heritage Site of Doaktown will be hosting a “Christmas in August” Market on Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 from 9 am to 1 pm at 386 Main Street, Doaktown, New Brunswick. Vendor inquiries are welcomed and this is an indoor – outdoor event. Tables are limited, one per vendor, call to…