Miramichi Legion Branch #10 will be hosting in conjunction with the National Canada Film Day, a screening of ‘Storming Juno’ a docu drama depicting Canada’s roll in the 6 June 1944. D-Day invasion, 16 April 2019 at Carrefour Beuasoleil, Gilles LaPlante Theatre.

Doors open at 7pm. This is a fund raising effort to support High School students attending the 75th D-Day Commemoration Ceremonies at Juno Beach, Normandy France this coming June.

Donations will be accepted at the door. There will also be a silent auction of related books and items.

Anglophone North School District has challenged all schools to become champions of Change and Reconciliation, thus incorporating an indigenous perspective in the District. The first 150 challenge was celebrating Canada’s first 150 years. Now we are embarking into the next 150 challenge, to make it even better. Read how Gretna Green School is promoting acts of reconciliation by infusing Mi’kmaq culture into our library, classrooms and teaching practices.

The North and South Esk Regional High School (NSER) Alumni will be hosting their 6th Annual Fashion Show at the NSER Cafeteria, located at 40 Northwest Road in Sunny Corner, New Brunswick on Saturday, April 13th, 2019 beginning at 7 PM.

Knights of Columbus # 8381 – Father Michael Eagan Council Nelson Miramichi announces that there was a winner for the first “Find the Jack of Diamonds'” jackpot draw with a value of $325.00. Congratulations to Sheila McDonnell Carroll!! This draw takes place every Sunday evening at their regular card party event, which starts at 7pm.

Whether you’re part of a group or organization, organize a festival, are preserving our history, or an individual who loves Miramichi – we welcome your submission! Last week to submit – send by Friday, April 5th.

On Monday, April 15th, 2019, beginning at 1 pm, Seniors 55+ are invited to come out to the Lindon Recreation Centre, 485 King George Highway (Newcastle Farmer’s Market Building) in the former Town of Newcastle – Miramichi West. It will be home to the Greater Miramichi Senior’s Auction 45’s Championships!
The admission is $5.00 a person (55+ and over) and no partner is required.

As most of you know the Miramichi SPCA located at 128 Dan Cripps Street in the Miramichi Industrial Park (Miramichi East – Chatham Side) we will soon be undergoing renovations. This will be a lengthy process and will be challenging to keep the shelter in operation throughout.

They are going to be seeking foster homes for the duration of the renovations (could be up to 3 months). They will be needing all types of foster homes (some with kids, some without, some who have lots of time, others who don’t require as much time, some who have other animals, others without).

The campaign to win this year’s Kraft Hockeyville is in full swing! The bid for Kraft Hockeyville was submitted in memorial of Thomas Dunn, a 14 year old hockey player whose life was taken in an accident this past year.The outpouring of community spirit and support from all across Canada is both overwhelming and inspiring. VOTE ON MARCH 29 & 30!

The Friends of Île Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre are pleased to present: Dessert Theatre – Tall & True. A five-art theatrical production charting the course of 6 Île Beaubears Island vessels, and what became of them after leaving Miramichi. All at the Miramichi Beaverbrook Kinsmen Centre, 100 Newcastle Boulevard in the Former Town of Newcastle from Friday, April 26th, 2019 to Sunday, April 28th, 2019. Showtimes for all performances will be at 7 PM. The proceeds of this event will benefit the Friends of Île Beaubears Island Summer Student Program and the 2020 Trip to Africa by local high school students.

The Annual General Meeting of the Miramichi Transit Commission Inc. will be taking place on Wednesday evening, March 27th, 2019, from 5 pm to 6 pm in the Back Meeting Room of the Portage Restaurant, located at 191 King Street, in the former Town of Chatham. Everyone is welcome to attend, and they are seeking new board members!

From June 21st to 22nd, 2019, make your tracks down to the Village of Rogersville for the Rogersville Country Music Festival! Sponsored by 99.3 The River: Today’s Best Country, CJSE Country 89, and Roy Brothers Construction Inc., this two day event is jammed packed a wonderful line up you don’t want to miss!

James Mullinger brand new tour show ALMOST CANADIAN hits his beloved Vogue Theatre, Miramichi on Saturday 27th April 2019 at 8pm. This special show features brand new material as well as some of his classic routines including Maritime Directions. Book now for this show, it will sell out! Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Creative Grounds Café, 55 Cunard Street across from the Vogue or online at www.thevoguemiramichi.com.

The Friends of the Kouchibouguacis is a non-profit watershed group operating in northern Kent County, New Brunswick, not far from Miramichi. We work on a variety of projects including aquatic habitat stewardship, monitoring, restoration, ecological education and outreach.