Sports

Royals in Town Thursday

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 27, 2015 /

The rivalry between the Fredericton Royals and the Chatham Miecon Ironmen continues Thursday May 28 at Ironmen field. Game time is 7:30. The Royals are off to a 3-0 start while the Ironmen sit at 2-1. J F Neveu will take to the mound for the Ironmen.

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NHL Player Jake Allen Visits Blackville School

By Les McLaughlin / May 27, 2015 /

NHL player Jake Allen, professional goaltender for the St. Louis Blues, visited Blackville School on Friday, May 22 for a meet and greet with students from grades 3 through 12. Allen, who was on the Miramichi for a fishing vacation, visited the school to sign autographs and pose for photos with students. Photographs were provided…

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Invisible Fist Karate Club Belt Testing

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 19, 2015 /

Students of the Invisible Fist Karate Club held a belt testing on Saturday May 16th in the NSER Elementary school gym. Students tested in sparring and Free Style, earning belts from orange to second degree black. Students tested in front of Grand Master Louis Morris, Club instructor Michael Bushey 7th degree, Josh Nowlan 4th degree and…

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MVHS Hosting Fly Fishing & Sportsman Show

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 21, 2015 /

On Saturday, April 15, the Miramichi Valley High School Fly Fishing Club is hosting the 2015 Miramichi Fly Fishing & Sportsman Show from 10am to 5pm at the MVHS Cafeteria, Gymnasium and Mezzanine. Be sure to stop by and check out all of the exhibits featuring fly tiers, tackle shops, outfitters, guides, vendors, conservation, youth…

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Vision Pro Wrestling Coming to Rock ‘n Roll Festival

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 16, 2015 /

Vision Pro Wrestling is a new premier Independent Wrestling Company. Fans will be in for a real treat with familiar talent and some new faces in the ring!
This event will place on Saturday, July 4th in the afternoon. More details to follow.
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Blackville Rec Council Hosts Successful Community Skating Party

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 3, 2015 /

The Blackville Recreation Council hosted their annual free skating party for local youth on Friday, February 13. Over 75 skaters braved the cold weather and hit the ice for a couple hours of skating and family fun. Throughout the evening, 50 prizes were given out, including gift cards and certificates that were donated by local…

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Community Rallies to Rebuild Shelter Destroyed by Fire

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 1, 2015 /

In mid-January, a warming hut on the Dungarvon River, Trail 58 between Blackville and Doaktown, was completely destroyed by fire. The Mitchell Brook warming shelter had been used by many snowmobilers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Chris Hennessy, president of Miramichi Snowgoers Club 22, and a Blackville village councillor, said that the structure burned down sometime…

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Miramichi Sports Wall of Fame 2015 Awards

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 22, 2015 /
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The Miramichi Sports Wall of Fame Awards banquet for 2015 was a full house at the Rodd Miramichi River Resort on Friday February 20th, where there was an evening of recognition and celebration. Greg Morris, the Master of Ceremonies for the evening, introduced each recipient and welcomed them into the City of Miramichi Sports Wall…

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Free Skating Party at Blackville Outdoor Rink Tonight

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 13, 2015 /

The Blackville Recreation Council are hosting a free skating party tonight. Friday, February 13 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.  Everyone is welcome to attend for a great evening of family fun and skating!  Lots of prize giveaways donated by local businesses… gift cards, certificates and more! The weather looks favourable, so come on out for some […]

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Miramichi Snow Goers to host Poker Rally

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 4, 2015 /

The Miramichi Snow Goers will be hosting a Poker Rally on Saturday, February 7th. The Run begins at 9:00am at Hooked N’ Cooked Family Restaurant, 208 Main Street in Blackville. Poker Hands can be purchased at the following locations: HOOKED N’ COOKED, Blackville from 9am – 6pm B&L RESTAURANT, Doaktown from 11am – 2pm WARMING […]

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Rotary Spring Festival to replace Pond Hockey

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 2, 2015 /

The Rotary Club of Newcastle have announced they will host a new Spring Festival the weekend of May 22-24, 2015. The weekend will involve a number of activities with lots of food, and will take place in the Newcastle downtown parking area in front of the library off Ledden Street. Some familiar names and faces will be…

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Compete for the Cure Think Pink Girls Hockey Game Rescheduled

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 28, 2015 /

The Compete for the Cure Think Pink Hockey Game that was scheduled for Wednesday, January 28 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 18 due to bad weather. Although the game has been postponed until next month, breast cancer survivor Julie Humphreys is still scheduled to drop the puck at the Lord Beaverbrook Arena at 6:05…

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Rob Swan: Curling Across the Nation Coming to Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 21, 2015 /

Miramichi Curling Club hosts a game of curling with Curling Across the Nation’s Rob Swan. Rob is curling over 100 games across Canada to raise money for this hometown curling club in Harvey Station. He is scheduled to play on January 28, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Come out and watch Rob curl at the Miramichi […]

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