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Putting the FUN in FUNdraiser for the French Fort Cove Eco-Centre. Saturday, May 26th Join the FUN at O’Donahue’s Pub, 1696 Water Street, Historic Business District Chatham. Irish music by Chopper Robinson (just returned from a visit to Ireland). Donations accepted at the door. 50/50 draws, spot prizes, lots of FUN! For more information contact…
Read MoreService now available to help with kidney stones Lithotripsy treatment is now available in the Miramichi. Shock wave lithotripsy treatment is used to break up kidney stones so the stones can be passed more comfortably by the patient. The service is available every six weeks through the outpatient clinic department at the Miramichi Regional Hospital.…
Read MoreProving How Great Canadian Kids Are Today, to conclude International Youth Week, educators, child-focused organizations, issue experts, healthcare workers and parents will meet to try and change the way Canadians view youth to a more positive light at the third Helping Canadian Kids Thrive! Conference. The conference will highlight success stories to illustrate how great…
Read MoreNew state of the art equipment now available in the MRHA’s operating room facilities The Miramichi Regional Health Authority recently installed two new state of the art pieces of equipment in its operating room facilities. A mobile x-ray unit called a C-Arm and an urological imaging system are now operational. The diagnostic imaging equipment valued…
Read MoreRED SHIELD CAMPAIGN The Salvation Army’s 88th National Red Shield Campaign runs during the month of May.The theme of this year’s campaign is “Open Your Eyes”. Every year the Miramichi Community “sees the need” and responds generously to support The Salvation Army to “meet the needs” of our local people. We are able to provide…
Read MoreThrive Conference Best selling author, Dr. Scott Wooding to speak at James M. Hill TheatreAs part of the National Thrive Conference on Positive Youth Development, on Wednesday, May 9th, Dr. Scott Wooding is scheduled to speak on today’s teenagers and and stress. Dr. Scott is a best-selling author, and is considered one of the leading…
Read MoreMVHS Dessert TheatreWednesday, May 9th at 7 p.m.Tickets are $7 each and are being sold at the door. Come and see the Drama Festival plays “The Patchwork Quilt” and “The Amazing Adventures of the Marvelous Monkey King” along with the enjoyment of a sweet treat in between. These plays feature Sara Ellick, Mike McGinn, Amanda…
Read MoreSupport Local Athlete in Toronto Travels O’Donaghue’s Pub on Water Street in Chatham will host a fundraising event for Navenda Reynolds this weekend on Saturday May 5th from 8pm to 2am. Navenda is travelling to Toronto next month to compete as a fitness model in the World National Sports Association Fame World Tour 2007. Proceeds…
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Read MoreInternational Media in Miramichi Miramichiers from upriver down to the BayShowed up in large numbers to show the Foreign PressA Down Home Good Time Last week some of our Mighty Crew went to a special event at O’Donaghue’s Pub in Chatham. A group of international journalists on a fishing trip had been invited to enjoy…
Read MoreNew Mango Champion an inspiration to others Mango’s new Champion of the Community is seen as inspiration to her peers. Veronica Connolly is a TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) leader and she was recently awarded the honour of First Place Winner in this area. The Nelson resident was nominated by her peers because of her…
Read MoreSummary of April 23, 2007 Board Meeting The Miramichi Regional Health Authority (MRHA) Board of Directors held its monthly meeting on April 23, 2007 at the Miramichi Regional Hospital. The following are highlights of the meeting: 1. Procedure developed to address overcrowding in the ER In her report to the Board, Annette LeBouthillier, vice president…
Read MoreCommunity Celebration of Life Memorial ceremony to be held The first Community Celebration of Life Memorial ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 6 at the Miramichi Kin Centre. The ceremony will honor patients who have died while being followed by the Miramichi Extra Mural Program. This memorial service will not replace the Palliative Care…
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