Sports

Miramichi Twins Players Bring Home Silver Medals from U15 Nationals

By Giver Miramichi / August 31, 2017 / Comments Off on Miramichi Twins Players Bring Home Silver Medals from U15 Nationals

Three members of the Miramichi N&J Bantam AAA Twins, along with the president of Miramichi Minor Baseball have captured silver medals at the Canadian National Bantam AAA (U15) Baseball Championships recently held in Summerside, PEI. Brayden Allain, Gehrig Hale, Logan Walsh, and David Hale (Asst. Coach) were all members of Team NB which earned the…

Ironmen Claim First Place

By Giver Miramichi / August 26, 2017 / Comments Off on Ironmen Claim First Place

Chatham Ironmen clinched the 2017 pennant last week with a 5-4 win over the Fredericton Royals at Ironmen Field.

What’s On The Go August 18-20

By Giver Miramichi / August 16, 2017 / Comments Off on What’s On The Go August 18-20

The weekend of August 18-20, 2017 is jam packed with lots of fun events in the greater Miramichi region! You certainly won’t have an “I’m bored” moment all weekend long!

MHL Releases 2017-18 Regular Season Schedule

By Giver Miramichi / August 16, 2017 / Comments Off on MHL Releases 2017-18 Regular Season Schedule

The MHL proudly released its regular season schedule for 2017-18. The 51 year of operations for the league will see the 12 teams play a 50 game schedule. The format for the schedule remains the same as last season, with the two six team divisions (Eastlink North and South) playing within the division six times […]

Lumberjacks are Gathering in Boiestown for Lumberjack Festival at the Woodmen’s Museum

By Giver Miramichi / August 14, 2017 / Comments Off on Lumberjacks are Gathering in Boiestown for Lumberjack Festival at the Woodmen’s Museum

The Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum, located in Boiestown, NB, will be hosting a two day “Lumberjack Festival” on August 19th and 20th, 2017. On Saturday, August 19th, competitors will be busy sharpening their axes and filing their cross-cuts for this one day Professional Lumberjack Competition; which portrays the “skill and technique” of this amazing…

Saving wild Atlantic Salmon – CAST Efforts are Making a Difference

By Giver Miramichi / July 26, 2017 / Comments Off on Saving wild Atlantic Salmon – CAST Efforts are Making a Difference

MSA President Mark Hambrook issued the following Press Release Monday July 24th, 2017. As we reach the mid-point of the 2017 adult wild Atlantic salmon returns to the Miramichi River, it is becoming apparent that not enough salmon are returning to meet critical spawning levels. Salmon stocks in New Brunswick are in crisis.

Temporary closure of Salmon pools on the Miramichi River

By Giver Miramichi / July 20, 2017 / Comments Off on Temporary closure of Salmon pools on the Miramichi River

Fisheries and Oceans Canada wishes to inform the public that the following 26 salmon fishing pools will be closed to angling for all species of fish, for cause of high water temperature and low water levels, starting Thursday July 20th, 2017.

U14 Boys Runner-up in Moncton Codiac Tournament

By Giver Miramichi / July 18, 2017 / Comments Off on U14 Boys Runner-up in Moncton Codiac Tournament

Congratulations to Miramichi United Soccer Club’s U14 Boys Division 1 team who were runner-up in the Moncton Codiac Tournament this past weekend. The U14 Boys team lost to Restigouche in the final match after posting wins against teams from Halifax, Oromocto, Fredericton, and Shediac to reach the final game. MUSC players come from Miramichi, Rogersville…

International Games of La Francophonie: unveiling of Team Canada-New Brunswick

By Giver Miramichi / July 17, 2017 / Comments Off on International Games of La Francophonie: unveiling of Team Canada-New Brunswick

The provincial government revealed this week the members of the team that will represent New Brunswick at the 8th Games of La Francophonie July 21-30 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

2017 Chatham Head Days & 41st Oldtimers Tournament

By Giver Miramichi / July 13, 2017 /

The 2017 edition of Chatham Head Days and the 41st Oldtimers Tournament is coming right up, running from July 29th through August 7th! Schedule Chatham Head Days & 41st Oldtimers Tournament: Saturday, July 29th: 6 pm Oldtimers Banquet Sunday, July 30th: 2 pm King & Queen Pageant 4-6 pm Supper: Cold Plate (order in advance)…

Summer Fun at Miramichi Dragway

By Giver Miramichi / July 2, 2017 / Comments Off on Summer Fun at Miramichi Dragway

Drag racing is getting better and better at Miramichi Dragway. Last year’s upgrades have resulted in some new track records and personal bests for many Maritime racers. With big events coming up in July and August, it is likely more records will be set. The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) National Open is returning for…

Family Friendly Summer Activities

By Giver Miramichi / June 25, 2017 / Comments Off on Family Friendly Summer Activities

Does summer vacation have you wondering how to keep your kids busy? We’ve put together some ideas for family friendly activities. Whether you’re in Miramichi for a day, a week, or you just live down the street – you’ll find something to keep your kids active, learning, and entertained while they are off from school.…

MSA’s 8th Annual First Cast June 24-25

By Giver Miramichi / June 15, 2017 / Comments Off on MSA’s 8th Annual First Cast June 24-25

On Saturday, June 24 and on Sunday, June 25, the Miramichi Salmon Association will host its 8th annual MSA First Cast, a free event for everyone (young and old) who is eager to learn about the sport of fly fishing for Atlantic salmon.