General Interest
The first of three mountain bike races of the 2012 Atlantic Championships was held in Truro on Sunday May 20th. Being Victoria Day weekend and located in Victoria Park the event was aptly named Victoria’s Secret Mountain Bike Race, I believe it was the twelfth year for the race. The setting was Truro’s beautiful Municipal…
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MIRAMICHI, NEW BRUNSWICK–(Marketwire – May 22, 2012) – Today, Tilly O’Neill-Gordon, Member of Parliament for Miramichi, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, announced the opening of the new Public Service Pay Centre in Miramichi, New Brunswick and welcomed its first 145…
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There was a great turn out throughout the Miramichi region on Monday. Mayor Gerry Cormier was victorious with his second term with 56% of the popular vote. The results throughout the region are as follows . . . Election Results for Miramichi City of Miramichi Gerry Cormier Mayor Lisa Harris Deputy mayor Nancy Lordon Brian…
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Horizon Health Network is pleased to announce Donald J. Peters, President and CEO was honored last week for the third consecutive year by Atlantic Business Magazine as one of Atlantic Canada’s most accomplished leaders. The Top 50 CEOs in Atlantic Canada award is based on the nominee’s corporate, community and industry involvement; their company’s growth…
Read MoreThe Annual Freeman Dunnett Moncton Conservation Dinner is being held on Thursday May 17th at the Crowne Plaza in Moncton
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Tiffany Keenan hadn’t even reached her teen years when her piano teacher Margery MacRae saw in her the making of a humanitarian. “She always said ‘Tiffany, I think you are going to be a missionary some day’ because I always liked [to dream of] …
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The Rotary Club of Newcastle hosted 3 Short Term Youth Exchange students at a recent meeting. Local students Emma Boulay and Julianna Hache traveled to France and Belgium respectively for 5 weeks to live with their host families. Their exchange partners came to Miramichi for a visit as well. All 3 young ladies agreed it […]
Read Moreby Lura Somers Atlantic Salmon fishing is a big event on the Miramichi. Every year fishermen come from all over North America to fish and enjoy the river. Growing up in the area, I was vaguely aware of this taking place every spring, but it never occurred to me that I too, could become an [Read More…]
Read More Purpose of Position:
Perform the daily administrative activities in support of the Miramichi Region Tourism Association vision, mission and values. Assist the association in achieving it’s strategic goals as directed by the Business and Marketing strategy and determined by the Board of Directors. This position reports to the President of Miramichi Region Tourism Association and is accountable to the Board of Directors.
Skills/Qualifications:
-Post secondary education desired. Specialized training and experience in office administration and management is an asset.
-3-5 years management experience.
– Supply Management, Informing Others, Tracking Budget Expenses, Managing Processes, Supervision of the Visitor Information Center & employees, Developing Standards, Inventory Control, Reporting Skills.
-Bilingual – a definite asset (reading, writing, speaking) English and French.
-Confident in working in a team environment, as well as independently.
-Maintain levels of confidentiality where indicated by the executive and/or board of directors.
-Computer literacy – Microsoft Office Suite, SMART Notebook (an asset).
-Superb Interpersonal and organization skills.
-Research, analyze, compile and produce reports.
Send resumes to:
Linda Gaston – President MRTA
E-mail:
by Judy Bowman While January is officially recognized as Alzheimer Disease Awareness Month, the ongoing mission of the Alzheimer Society is to educate and support families suffering through the process of this disease. On Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at the Rodd Miramichi, the local Alzheimer Society in Miramichi is hosting an Alzheimer’s Education Day. For…
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by Stephen Leblanc Starting in 2007, the federal government now allows spouses to split their pension income for tax purposes. This new income-splitting opportunity has, however, created some confusion about the ability of spouses to split other types of income. Unfortunately, the sad but true fact is that Canadian tax law prevents most types of…
Read MoreThe Mayor and Council of the Village of Blackville are honouring local senior citizens by hosting a supper for all residents who are 65 years of age or older. The supper will be held at the Father AA McKinnon Hall on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 6:00…
Read MoreThe Spring Fishing Season is coming right up. April 15 is opening day.
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