Four members from the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 10 are off to the 2014 Dominion 8-Ball Tournament today in North Bay, Ontario, May 23-May 26. Ricky Harris, Dan Carroll, Jerry Carroll and Rocky Blackmore representing Branch 10 won the NB Command 8-Ball championship back in November 2013 paving the way for them to represent NB…

Eight teams, upwards of 100 players, participated in the Third Annual Ed Sheasgreen Memorial Hockey Tournament (Fast Eddie Cup) at the Sunny Corner Arena on the weekend of April 4 – 5, 2014. The annual tournament honours Ed and his many years of playing hockey around the Miramichi. All proceeds go towards a scholarship in…

By Dave Bucklow The Masons of the Miramichi recently completed a Bowlathon fundraiser in support of Camp Goodtime. Camp Goodtime is a great camping experience provided to New Brunswick Children suffering from Cancer, located on Grand Lake, and suitable for children between the ages of 7 and 12. Since 1998 the Masons of New Brunswick…

Several players from the MHL have already confirmed their attendance at a number of post-secondary institutions in both Canada and the United States. Last year, a record 34 graduating players made their way to various CIS and NCAA institutions thanks in part to the assistance and support of their respective MHL clubs, up from 30…

On Monday, February 10th, Blackville School hosted the Third Annual Eagle/Cobra Challenge. The action-packed event featured both the Blackville senior high girls and boys teams facing off against their respective North and South Esk Regional teams.

First up, the senior girls game saw the Blackville Eagles defeated by the NSER Cobras with a score of 50-26. The Blackville High School boys team defeated the North and South Esk Regional boys in a close game with a final score of 74-70.

The Miramichi Cross Country Ski Club (MCCSC) wants to upgrade its facilities and program to become a year-round outdoor activity centre for people of all ages, that could host events such as cross-country running, mountain biking, Tough Mudder style events, and much more. With an emphasis on children and families this type of year round…

Week 20 of the Maritime Hockey League (MHL) season was a great one for the Miramichi Timberwolves! For the first time this season, the Miramichi Timberwolves find themselves named to the Top 20 of the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL), coming in at number 20, and joining number 19 ranked Pictou. The Timberwolves make their debut…

The Blackville Outdoor Rink community skating party drew a large crowd on Friday night, January 31. Over one hundred children took to the ice for the free three-hour event sponsored by the Recreation Council. Inside, the building was filled to capacity with parents and children alike. Blackville mayor Andrew Hawkes, deputy mayor Matt Sturgeon and councillors Cindy Ross and Christopher Hennessy welcomed the group. Southwest Miramichi MLA Jake Stewart was also in attendance.

The Blackville Recreation Council will be hosting a free skating party on Friday, January 31 from 6:00pm to 9:30pm.  Everyone is welcome to attend for a great evening of family fun, skating and prizes! Blackville mayor Andrew Hawkes, councillors Cindy Ross, Matthew Sturgeon and Christopher Hennessy and Southwest Miramichi MLA Jake Stewart will be in […]

With seven weeks remaining in the MHL regular season and no less than six clubs vying for both division as well as league supremacy, the Miramichi Timberwolves have some key match-ups this weekend. For the second weekend in a row, two New Brunswick representatives will square off when the Woodstock Slammers (17-16-2-1) visit the Miramichi…

Attention all motorcycle junkies… The 3rd Annual Power Track Biker Rally will take place on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16, 2014.  The rally will be held at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge, 336 MacLaggan Drive in Blackville. Friday night will have live entertainment, followed by a Saturday filled with food, drink, fun and games… […]

This week’s third star in the MHL is Miramichi Timberwolves defenseman, Trey Lewis. The 20 year old from Aldouane, New Brunswick posted four assists in two games, helping lead the T-Wolves to a perfect 2-0 weekend. On Friday night, he assisted on the game winning goal as Miramichi defeated the Woodstock Slammers 5-3 at the…

The Maritime Hockey League (MHL) has announced its three stars for the week of November 11th – 17th. This week’s third star is Miramichi Timberwolves forward Rankyn Campbell. The 20 year old from Galloway, New Brunswick makes his second appearance in the league three star selections on the strength of four goals in two games.…