Sports

Ironmen Tied Up

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 5, 2015 /

The semi – final series is tied at two. The Miecon Ironmen defeated Charlottetown 4-1 in 10 innings on Friday as Jamie Walls tossed a complete game, giving up 6 hits, 7 walks and striking out 12. Kris Keating hit a  2 run triple in the top of the 10th for the big hit. Orry […]

Ironmen Defeat Islanders 8-1

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 4, 2015 /

The Chatham Miecon Ironmen defeated the Charlottetown Islanders 8-1 in game three of their semi-final series. The Islanders lead the series 2 games to 1 after winning the opener at Ironmen Field 6-2 and at home in extra innings 3-2.

Around the River this Weekend September 3rd – 7th

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 3, 2015 /

The last long weekend of the summer is upon us and it looks like we can expect plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. Lots of people are having Yard Sales this weekend. Click here to plan your route! If you are having a Yard Sale or a Craft or Bake Sale, you can add it…

Calling all Football Fans!

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 3, 2015 /

Football is returning to the Miramichi this Fall at the under 12, 14 and 16 levels! Football is still a new and growing sport in the Miramichi region and we are always looking for new fans of the game to help it grow! Whether you are helping on the field, with registrations or gear fitting,…

Ball Hockey Day

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 31, 2015 /

The Sobeys Parking lot in Douglastown was turned into a good old street ball field on Saturday afternoon as members of the Miramichi Police force and friends played ball hockey and enjoyed a BBQ with all proceeds going toward a playground at the Miramichi Emergency Centre for Women. Organizer Constable Shawn Doucet, a father himself, wanted to give back…

Play-offs Start Tomorrow August 31st

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 30, 2015 /

The Chatham Miecon Ironmen begin their play-offs on Monday when they host the Charlottetown Islanders at Ironmen Field at 7:30 pm. Jamie Walls gets the start. Game two is in Charlottetown on Tuesday with JF Neveu getting the call.

Angling Reopened Except for Cold Water Pools

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 25, 2015 /

Moncton – August 24, 2015 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) wishes to inform the public that angling in the Miramichi River system will reopen daily except for the 23 salmon pools which remain closed until water conditions improve. This change will be in effect as of Tuesday, August 25, 2015. DFO will continue to […]

T-Wolves 2015 Pre-Season Schedule

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 24, 2015 /

With training camps beginning throughout the MHL and players reporting to various league locales, focus now turns to the league’s pre-season. The 2015 pre-season schedule opens up on August 28th, when the Miramichi Timberwolves visit the Summerside Western Capitals in a 7 pm start at Credit Union Place, the first of 24 exhibition games to take…

Ironmen – Loss in Cross-Over at Nationals

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 23, 2015 /

Playing before a packed home town crowd, the Miecon Ironmen were defeated 3-1 by the Fredericton Royals in the cross-over playoff game on Saturday. Jamie Walls tossed a complete game for the Ironmen and with a timely hit here or there it may have had a different outcome. The Ironmen finished the round-robin in 2nd […]

Around the River this Weekend August 20th – 23rd

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 20, 2015 /

Definitely looks like we’re going to see some rain this weekend but hopefully that won’t dampen our spirits because there’s a lot happening around the river. There are a few Yard Sales to check out including a big Fundraising Yard & Bake Sale on Saturday in Blackville at the Greater Blackville Resource Centre. Click here to…

4th Annual Whoop ‘N Driver August 22-23

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 18, 2015 /

The Fourth Annual Whoop ‘N Driver Weekend will be held on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23 at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge, 336 MacLaggan Drive in Blackville. Saturday is Race Day! Events include transfer sled pull, dirt drag racing, and dirt barrel racing. Entry fees are $10 per class entry per event. Registration closes […]

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Go Skydiving in Miramichi this Weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 18, 2015 /

Miramichi, are you ready? Skydive Moncton is coming to the Miramichi Airport this Friday August 21st so you can experience the thrill of a Tandem Skydive. Have you always wanted to try skydiving? Well here is a unique chance to give it a go on your home turf. Skydive Moncton is giving you the opportunity to do…

Angling Closure to 23 Salmon Holding Pools in the Miramichi River System

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 17, 2015 /

Fisheries and Oceans Canada wishes to inform the public that the following salmon fishing pools will be closed to angling for all species of fish, for cause of high water temperature and low water levels. These changes are effective as of Monday, August 17, 2015: Confluence of Wildcat Brook and Northwest Miramichi River, including the…