Year: 2007
Thrive Conference Best selling author, Dr. Scott Wooding to speak at James M. Hill TheatreAs part of the National Thrive Conference on Positive Youth Development, on Wednesday, May 9th, Dr. Scott Wooding is scheduled to speak on today’s teenagers and and stress. Dr. Scott is a best-selling author, and is considered one of the leading…
Read MoreMVHS Dessert TheatreWednesday, May 9th at 7 p.m.Tickets are $7 each and are being sold at the door. Come and see the Drama Festival plays “The Patchwork Quilt” and “The Amazing Adventures of the Marvelous Monkey King” along with the enjoyment of a sweet treat in between. These plays feature Sara Ellick, Mike McGinn, Amanda…
Read MoreSupport Local Athlete in Toronto Travels O’Donaghue’s Pub on Water Street in Chatham will host a fundraising event for Navenda Reynolds this weekend on Saturday May 5th from 8pm to 2am. Navenda is travelling to Toronto next month to compete as a fitness model in the World National Sports Association Fame World Tour 2007. Proceeds…
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Read MoreInternational Media in Miramichi Miramichiers from upriver down to the BayShowed up in large numbers to show the Foreign PressA Down Home Good Time Last week some of our Mighty Crew went to a special event at O’Donaghue’s Pub in Chatham. A group of international journalists on a fishing trip had been invited to enjoy…
Read MoreNew Mango Champion an inspiration to others Mango’s new Champion of the Community is seen as inspiration to her peers. Veronica Connolly is a TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) leader and she was recently awarded the honour of First Place Winner in this area. The Nelson resident was nominated by her peers because of her…
Read MoreThird session of Stepping Out starting soon The Mango program begins its third session of its popular pedometer program the week of May 7. Stepping Out with Mango is a 12-week program which will be offered to all members of the public and is accessible in the communities of Newcastle, Chatham, Douglastown, Rogersville, Néguac, and…
Read MoreTwo additional medical specialists join the Miramichi Regional Health Authority Gary Foley, president and CEO of the Miramichi Regional Health Authority (MRHA) is pleased to announce that two additional physicians have been recruited to the region. “I am delighted to announce the recruitment of an internist and a general surgeon,” says Foley. Dr. Walter Binedell,…
Read More“Fly Tying Contest” The Southwest Miramichi Council for Arts and Culture at Blackville, New Brunswick is proud to sponsor a fly tying contest for the development of a hair wing salmon fly in recognition of the Spirit of the “Dungarvon Whooper”. The Fly Tying Contest is open to all fly tyers who inhabit the area…
Read MoreSummary of April 23, 2007 Board Meeting The Miramichi Regional Health Authority (MRHA) Board of Directors held its monthly meeting on April 23, 2007 at the Miramichi Regional Hospital. The following are highlights of the meeting: 1. Procedure developed to address overcrowding in the ER In her report to the Board, Annette LeBouthillier, vice president…
Read MoreCommunity Celebration of Life Memorial ceremony to be held The first Community Celebration of Life Memorial ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 6 at the Miramichi Kin Centre. The ceremony will honor patients who have died while being followed by the Miramichi Extra Mural Program. This memorial service will not replace the Palliative Care…
Read MoreMiramichi Regional Health Authority displaying community programs The Miramichi Regional Health Authority (MRHA) is reaching out to the public this weekend as it displays several of its community wellness programs at the Miramichi Lifestyles 2007 show. A ‘healthy living expo’ is a new component this year to the long-running lifestyles show happening at the Miramichi…
Read MoreWorld Asthma Day will be celebrated World Asthma Day will be celebrated on May 1. The day is an opportunity to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. This year’s theme is “You can control your asthma”. The theme emphasizes that effective asthma treatments exist and, with proper diagnosis, education, and treatment, the great…
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