Year: 2014
WW1 Soldier’s Connection to Tabusintac Found By April Vye A few years back I had the pleasure of putting together a Veterans’ Book while managing the Tabusintac Community Computer Access Centre. The Blackville Centre under Mary McCormack had already done this and it gave me the idea to do the same. Funds from our book…
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The Miramichi and the Great War (1914-1918) by Gary Silliker Youngest Recruits Albert Williston of Baie du Vin was eager to get into the fight overseas so he enlisted in the 145th Battalion at Moncton on March 1, 1916. Albert was 12 years old. Private Williston was quickly discharged when it was discovered that he…
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The Silver Wave Film Festival ran from November 6 – 9 in Fredericton this past weekend. This year’s event offered a showcase of multicultural, new youth screenings, French and English programming of all genres and lengths and a comprehensive industry series which brings experienced and emerging producers and filmmakers together. In its 14th year it was evident how much…
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The Miramichi Curling Club leagues will officially begin today Monday November 10, 2014. We are closed tomorrow Tuesday November 11, 2014 for Remembrance Day, but will resume regular play on Wednesday. All dues are asked to be paid in full by Friday November 14, 2014. Courtney, General Manager of MCC will be accepting payment during […]
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Trenches When I look out in the night, I see stars as bright as a flame, on the muddy, bloody ground, all I see is the bloodshed of millions. And in the fields, the body of thousands. Every day is the same, wishing I leave, wishing I die. Every night the passion of millions […]
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Below is a list of Remembrance Day services happening in the greater Miramichi Region: Miramichi Legion Branch #10 Nov. 11: 10:40 am, The Royal Canadian Legion Miramichi Branch 10 will hold their annual Remembrance Day Services at the Miramichi Civic Centre. An invitation is extended to all military groups, service agencies, youth organizations, etc. to…
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On Saturday night, November 8th, the Annual Silver Wave Awards Show handed out major hardware to filmmakers from all over the world. The big winners ultimately were NB Filmmakers. Below is a list of all the award winners: The Isaac ‘The Puma’ Miller Award for Best Youth Shorts in memory of young filmmaker/skateboarder/photographer Isaac Miller: The Railroad […]
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The Rotary Club of Newcastle presents the 2nd Annual Evening of Indulgence Purse Auction and Fashion Show on Thursday November 27th, 2014 at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Blvd. Come sample signature desserts! Viewing of the live and silent Auction items starts at 6 pm with the Fashion Show beginning at 7 pm. The fashions are provided courtesy…
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The community has been doing their part to support the Miramichi Regional Hospital Foundation in recent days. Local farmer Ralph Lockerbie and son-in-law Joe McIssac donated part of the proceeds from the sale of pumpkins at Lockerbie Farms, and Branch #10 of the Miramichi Legion made a donation of funds raised during their annual poppy…
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The Women of Miramichi Entrepreneurial Network has announced the finalists for their 2014 “Women of Influence Night” on November 29th. Being held at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel, the annual Awards Ceremony features several categories which celebrate local women for success in both their careers and personal lives. The categories for this year are “Female…
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Two men from the Miramichi area received the Order of New Brunswick in Fredericton on November 5. Roger Augustine, the Assembly of First Nations Chief for New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, and Wayne Curtis, an author originally from the Blackville area, were honoured for their great contributions to the province. According to the Government of…
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There was lots of music at the latest Friday Night Racket in Renous at the Miramichi Folklore Park with Wil Dedam playing the opening set followed by Just Us with Garfield Newman, Evan Absalom, Royce Aube and Gary Curtis. This Friday will see the debut at the Park of the band Running Out Of Time,…
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With the fishing season over and equipment taken care of, I’ll wrap up another year with my annual Christmas shopping suggestions for the angler. But first a big THANK YOU to Terry Matchett of mightymiramichi.com and his staff particularly Stacy Underhill and Les McLaughlin who make this possible and send it to you each week.…
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