by Shawn McCarthy Leading into this weekend’s Robert Blacquier Memorial Tournament, the players of the Miramichi Men’s Fastpitch League are pulling out all the stops, looking to gather momentum going into this all-important competition. Action began Monday night when the Nelson ‘Days Inn’ Red Sox played a double header. Their first challengers were the Douglasfield…

The Miramichi Whitecaps (MWC) swim team capped off another great weekend at the Team Aquatics Long Course Championships and Canada Games Trials in Saint John, NB May 24 – 26th. Highlights of the meet include many of the swimmers ranking in the top eight including 13 year old Heidi Amos, who captured fourth place in…

A Miramichi man has auditioned for The Score network’s fifth season of Gillette DRAFTED: The Search for Canada’s Next Sportscaster. Ryan Somers of Newcastle attended auditions held in Halifax earlier this month in hopes of winning the job of his lifetime―a one year contract with The Score as its newest sportscaster, as well as a…

Jason Dickson, an Olympian and former major league baseball pitcher, has been named Team New Brunswick’s honorary captain for the 2013 Canada Summer Games. “We are pleased to have Jason Dickson selected as Team New Brunswick’s honorary captain for the 2013 Canada Summer Games,” said Healthy and Inclusive Communities Minister, Dorothy Shephard. “Dickson’s achievements on…

Congratulations to the Casey Tire Fire Hawks who won the Newcastle Workman’s Hockey League championship last Thursday March 28th! The players and coaching staff would like to thank Casey Tire for all their support and sponsorship over the past decade. Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about “What’s up, what’s new, what’s happening”. We are focused on…

Outdoor skating has always played an important role as a winter pastime and social activity in the village of Blackville.  Besides being a source of great joy and excitement for young skaters, more and more adults are taking to the ice to stay active during the cold winter months. The Blackville Outdoor Rink, located at […]

The 2012 -13 season is shaping up to be a positive year for the Miramichi Timberwolves and it is looking good for a run at the title.   The Timberwolves second place standing in the Meek Division with a 12-7 record for 25 points is impressive while Summerside is in holding down first place with 36…

The Miramichi Ringette Association is proud to be hosting the 7th Annual Miramichi Competitive Ringette Tournament. This year’s tournament is loaded with teams from NB, NS and PEI. The talent is amazing and the speed of this game is second to none. Come support our local girls and watch some great action packed games all…

It is one of the best kept secrets on Miramichi, but in the curling network, Miramichi Curling Club is noted for having the best Ice Surface in Atlantic Canada and ranks in the top 10 in Canada.   Men’s Curling Champion Russ Howard, reserved ice time to practice at the Miramichi Club before going to the…

The Department of Culture, Tourism and Healthy Living in collaboration with the City of Miramichi is pleased to invite you to the Northumberland Sport Fair.  This free event will be held on Saturday, September 29th at  Miramichi Valley High School from 1:00-4:00pm. In recognition of the National Sport Day in Canada, we invite you to…

This is a notice to inform all village residents of some local clubs and committees which will be holding meetings in the near future. Each of these clubs and committees are holding public meetings to build local interest in aspects of recreation and w…

The Dungarvon ATV Club will be hosting a fundraising run on Saturday, July 21 to support the new Greater Blackville Resource Center. Registration will be from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge at a cost of $5.00 and a non perishable f…