General Interest
Pond Hockey Changes Location Mother Nature throws a curve ball. MIRAMICHI – The Rotary Club of Newcastle has announced the 7th annual pond hockey tournament will proceed as planned. It just won’t be happening at French Fort Cove this year. Unseasonably warm temperatures in the maritimes during December and early in the New Year have…
I just heard two of the ski trails are now open at the Miramichi Cross Country Ski Club. If you dont have ski’s dont worry! You can rent skis and boots there. A trail pass is only $5 and ski/boot rental is $7. So you can ski all day for only $12 and enjoy the…
What better way to get into the spirit of Christmas than visiting a craft sale this weekend. And you’ll find unique one-of-a-kind gifts while shopping locally and keeping your money on the river! Upcoming Christmas Events on the River Dec. 3 – Friday The 25th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights begins at 6:30 pm from…
The Atlantic Salmon Museum will be having our ‘annual fish release’ on Saturday, October 23rd. Help us release our fish buddies to the Southwest Miramichi River. We will be having our last barbeque of the season and also enjoy our annual end of the season sale in our popular gift shop, “Riverside Treasures.” Get a…
The World Fishing Network (WFN) announced the winners of their ULTIMATE FISHING TOWN challenge today. Although Miramichi didn’t come in first, there was a great response from Miramichiers and supporters who took the time to vote. Miramichi is listed as a secondary winner and wins $2,500 courtesy of Rogers Cable & WFN. For more information…
The 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Writers Federation of NB will be held in Miramichi on October 16/2010. Special Guests Ray Fraser, Wayne Curtis, Deborah Carr, Cameron Gunn, Carla Gunn, Allan Donaldson, Doug Underhill and more to be announced. Location:Beaverbrook House, Miramichi 10am: Workshop on self-publishing by Juli Watson. Reg fee $30 incl lunch. 12pm…
Only 8 days left!!! The World Fishing Network is running a contest to see which is Canada’s ultimate Fishing town. Cast your vote now – the winner wins a $25000 community donation. Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about “What’s up, what’s new, what’s happening”. We are focused on building people up, supporting one another and celebrating…
I just walked over to the Open Air Market in the Town Square (Newcastle) – wow what a great idea! There were lots of vendors and people milling about. I bought some homemade cat treats and natural lip balm – Margarita flavoured 🙂 It runs today until 2pm (Saturday, July 31). Something for everyone! Popcorn,…
Venture along the Miramichi River Route to Boiestown, New Brunswick; home of the Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum and the Whooper Train Ride.The Upper Miramichi River has been the center of the lumbering industry in New Brunswick since the early …
Business Retention and Expansion project top priority for 2010. On Friday the 25th an invitation was emailed out to local businesses inviting them to become part of the solution, and they came! At 7:30 am over 125 local businesses gathered at Rodd Miramichi to become part of the solution. President Hal Somers stated “Taking ownership…
Summer hours are now underway at the two Miramichi River Tourism Visitor Information Centres. This year marks the reopening of the VIC in the historic Murray house, located along the boardwalk at Ritchie Wharf.Both the VICs on Highway 11 and at Ritchie…
Summer hours are now underway at the two Miramichi River Tourism Visitor Information Centres. This year marks the reopening of the VIC in the historic Murray house, located along the boardwalk at Ritchie Wharf.Both the VICs on Highway 11 and at Ritchie…
The distinction of SMART Showcase Community was the honour given to the Miramichi at an event on Tuesday, June 1st at the Rodd Miramichi Hotel. The event was attended by a large number of dignitaries led by Premier Shawn Graham, and representatives fr…