MSA Director Debbie Norton was elected President of the NB Salmon Council at their AGM on Saturday. The Salmon Council is the New Brunswick affiliate of the Atlantic Salmon Federation and acts as the representative body of twenty-six (26) affiliated conservation oriented organizations from all parts of the Province of New Brunswick     interested in the […]

Miramichi Idol week 10 was no disappointment.  A full house enjoyed an evening full of entertainment and witnessed the crowning of Miramichi Idol 2014. The final Standings for the 10 week event are as follows: Rank Contestant 1 Lacey Howe 2 Christpher Manual 3 Susanne Saulnier 4 Bethany Matchett 5 Hannah Hosford 6 Natasha Parks…

The next installment of “Memories of A Boy Growing Up in Blackville” features Pat Fournier recalling his earliest memories from his childhood, between the ages of three and five years old. First Memories Written by Pat Fournier Winter of 1950/51 – three years old We were living in some rented rooms in the big two […]

Miramich Idol week nine saw four contestants deliver and two moved on. What a great line up! The finals are Saturday night at 8 pm at the Goodie Shop restaurant. Enjoy! Miramichi Idol9     Name                                                   Genre Song 1                                    Genre Song 2 Bethany Matchett   White Horse – Taylor Swift  Undo It –…

In late January, I was approached by the Blackville Women’s Institute and asked to participate in their Heritage Day celebrations.  Heritage Week is celebrated in communities throughout New Brunswick each year. This years theme was New Brunswick Remembers: 1914-2014, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War and the […]

MSA Board Chairman Manley Price will be awarded the prestigious Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Atlantic Salmon Conservation for 2014 by the New Brunswick Salmon Council. If you are at all able, please set aside the evening of May 14 and join us at the NBSC Fredericton Dinner to congratulate Manley for this well deserved award. […]

Last week, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans released their preliminary 2013 return estimates of Atlantic salmon to the Miramichi River system. Overall, the total number of large salmon returning to the Miramichi River in 2013 was down slightly from 2012 (12,540 vs. 13,590) but the total number of grilse was up (11,760 vs. 8,282). […]

On Sunday, March 16, Saint Raphael’s Catholic Women’s League will be hosting an Irish Tea.  The event takes place from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall, 105 Main Street in Blackville.  Entertainment will be by The Gillis Family, and a light lunch and tea will be provided. The price of admission […]

In 1957, nine year old Pat Fournier witnessed his family home burn down. In the short story below, Pat shares his memories of that time and how the family of seven overcame a tragic loss to have one of their best Christmases ever. Burned Out Written by Pat Fournier January 31, 1957 – nine years […]

  The Miramichi Emergency Centre for Women is a non-profit organization that provides women with or without children who are experiencing abuse with safe shelter and support. The Centre has a 24/7 crisis line at 622-8865. Staff are also available if you would like to book a presentation or information session. We now have an…

Patricia Curtis moved from Gray Rapids at the age of 17 and returned at 60. In this first installment of Storytellers, Patricia reminisces about the days of her youth spent at a one room schoolhouse, skating at Morgan’s Rink and why she returned to the river.

The Department of Natural Resources is implementing several changes to the Crown Reserve angling program for the 2014 season. These measures, which were developed in consultation with Crown Reserve stakeholder groups, are being implemented in order to reduce administrative costs and increase Crown Reserve utilization. The deadline for applications is March 7th and information on […]