Sports
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…
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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 […]
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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After a rough game at home on Thursday, the Miecon Ironmen regrouped and journeyed to Moncton two days later where they defeated the Fisher Cats 6-1 to claim second place and home field. Jamie Walls, notching his 6th win of the year tossed 6 innings and Ryan Lukach finished up. Now it is time to […]
Read MoreThe 4th Annual Blackville Power Track Biker Rally will take place on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15 at 336 MacLaggan Drive in Blackville. A favourite amongst motorcycle enthusiasts, the weekend consists of camping, biker games like slow ride, dart throw and water gun pass, live music and a burn out stand. An onsite canteen is available serving breakfast and great fast food. There will be a full indoor bar or you can bring your own alcohol. The Power Track also has a covered outdoor stage and well groomed camping grounds.
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The 4th Annual Jake Stewart Classic Golf Tournament takes place this Sunday, August 16 at the Old Mill Pond Golf and Country Club at 6 Central Street in Doaktown. The registration fee is $50 per person, with cart included. 18 holes, 2 person scramble and 44 player limit.
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The Miecon Ironmen won both games on the Island today and improved to 19-11 which ties them for first with Fredericton. Jamie Walls in game one and Emerson Savage in game two both tossed complete game victories with the score being 3-1 in both games. Kris Keating homered in game one and Ryan Lukach had […]
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The Miecon Ironmen took over sole possession of second place with a 4-3 win over Moncton in a well played game at Ironmen Field. JF Neveu won his 6th game of the year tossing 6 innings. Ryan Lukach finished the game by striking out 3 in the bottom of the 7th to get the save. […]
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Five Tommie greats that included Miramichi’s own Father Scott, and a medal-winning men’s basketball team joined the St. Thomas University Sports Wall of Fame at a special ceremony on June 20th in Fredericton. “Gordie Wheaton, Callum MacPhee, Crystal Cernivz (MacFarlane), Bob Mabie, Father J. Arthur Scott and the men’s basketball team from 2003-04 represent the…
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The Miecon Ironmen had a 2-0 lead going into the bottom of the 7th inning but couldn’t close the deal as they suffered a 3-2 set back. Junior call up Nick Leggatt tossed 6.2 innings , giving up zero earned runs while striking out 4. In 13.2 innings this year, Leggatt has yet to give […]
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