Health & Wellness
Locally owned and operated since 1982, the folks at Miramichi Feeds know what they’re talking about when it comes to any kind of farming. Whether you’re raising chickens or planting vegetables, they have everything to see you through your project, start to finish. If you have a question to “Ask a Farmer”, email it to…
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In June the ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia will celebrate ALS Awareness Month by hosting their annual Walk for ALS fundraisers. The Walk for ALS brings together almost 1000 walkers, donors, clients and volunteers in both provinces to raise money and awareness. The Miramichi Walk for ALS will be held on June…
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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 Outreach…
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New Brunswickers are reminded to protect themselves against Lyme disease. “I encourage New Brunswickers to get outside, be active and play this summer while ensuring they take the appropriate precautions to avoid being bitten by blacklegged ticks,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, acting chief medical officer of health. “If you develop a bull’s eye target rash or have flu-like symptoms after being bitten by a tick please see your health-care provider as Lyme disease is treatable with antibiotics when diagnosed at the early stages.”
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The 2nd Annual Miramichi Striper Cup took place over the weekend with lots of bass being brought in for weighing and plenty of fish tales being took home. Registration numbers increased this year with 189 teams in boats hitting the water, 967 individuals fishing from the shore, and 252 youth participating. Organizer Jeff Wilson took to the Miramichi Striper Cup…
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They call themselves the Guatemala Girls and they are a diverse team of nurses who embarked on a journey last June that changed their lives forever. Using their combined skills, education, and mindsets, they provided health care and teaching to almost 3000 vulnerable individuals in remote villages of Guatemala. The team included Keltie Keir-Wilson (Nurse…
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The Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation hosted their annual Big Tex Trout Derby last weekend. The event kicked off on Friday May 20th and wrapped up Sunday May 22nd. Boats filled the water and fishermen lined the shores hoping to catch the biggest and the most trout. Click to enlarge any of the photos below. To view more…
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by Jules Keenan Everybody knows the importance of teaching our kids how to cook and fend for themselves before they move out to start living on their own, but this can be a hard thing to do, especially when we might be unsure how to trust them in the kitchen, or have trouble finding the…
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The Miramichi Striper Cup happens this weekend, May 27-29, 2016. The City of Miramichi and Mr. Jeff Wilson recently announced that thanks to the generous sponsorship of two Miramichi companies, the Miramichi Striper Cup will be increasing the prizes for the Individual (Shoreline) Division and are able to offer cash prizes for the Youth (Shoreline/ under 16 years of age) division.
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Dr Scott MacFarlane VM has been keeping bees for a couple of years and is in the process of growing his apiary at My Lil’ Bee Honey Farm in Napan. He sent these photos in March to announce the “Flow Hive” has arrived on the Miramichi and he’s happy to see his bees slowly coming…
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Help Hospice Miramichi Raise the Roof! Hospice Miramichi is starting a capital project this spring. The home of our future Residential Hospice at 14 Howard Street needs a new roof! This building will be a 10 bed community based palliative care facility that will become home to those individuals in Miramichi and surrounding areas that are…
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Do you know a women who wants to ride but doesn’t know how? JH Stewart’s Garage Party is for her! This event is made for non-experienced riders, women ONLY! You will experience four different stations with various topics about riding. Topics covered will include everything from the basics like how to lift a bike from the kick stand,…
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by Kevin Gallant Being an Engineer, Mentor and Instructor every one of us are faced with a lot of different pressures. I recently attended an Oasis Seminar by Catherine Doucette Training and Communications on “Perform Better Under Pressure”. It highlighted a lot of ways you and your family can “fill yourself back up”. Whether it…
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