Month: May 2015

Hardy Feast -Ironmen Down Royals 8-1

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 30, 2015 /

The Miecon Ironmen journeyed to Fredericton May 29 and came home with an 8-i victory. The Ironmen had three home runs, one each by the Hardy brothers, Nick and Darren (two run belt) and a solo shot by Jeff McCarthy. Kris Keating had three hits for the Ironmen while Ryan Barry slashed out 2 singles. […]

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Make Up Game June 11

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 29, 2015 /

The Fredericton Royals at the Miecon Ironmen game which was cacelled because of weather on  May 28 has been re-scheduled to Thursday june 11 at Ironmen Field. Game time 7:30

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Ironmen Schedule at Nationals

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 29, 2015 /

Wednesday Aug 19   8:00 Opening Ceremonies plus Home Run Contest-Ironmen Field Thursday Aug 20 7:00 vs British Columbia-Ironmen Field Friday Aug 21  1:00  vs  Alberta – Ironmen Field 7:00  vs Nova Scotia – Ironmen Field Saturday Aug 22 12:00 vs Newfoundland 7:00  Playoffs begin

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, May 28, 2015

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 28, 2015 /

The big news for this week is the first annual Miramichi Striper Cup tournament. It runs from May 29-31 (this weekend). [wp_bannerize group=”doug4″] Doug White’s Tammerack Sports Fly Shop in Juniper said it’s getting to that time of the year again when everyone’s waiting for the sea-trout to arrive. The water is perfect in height,…

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Royals in Town Thursday

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 27, 2015 /

The rivalry between the Fredericton Royals and the Chatham Miecon Ironmen continues Thursday May 28 at Ironmen field. Game time is 7:30. The Royals are off to a 3-0 start while the Ironmen sit at 2-1. J F Neveu will take to the mound for the Ironmen.

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Double Header Sweep

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 27, 2015 /

Doubleheader   Sweep Yogi Berra would sum it up with his classic comment “Deja vu all over again” An outstanding pitching performance in game one was followed by an equally outstanding pitching performance in game two. JF Neveu allowed one hit and no runs over 6 innings while striking out 12 as the Miecon Ironmen defeated the […]

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MSA Addresses Parliamentary Standing Committee

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 27, 2015 /
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On Tuesday, May 26, 2015, Board Officers from the Miramichi Salmon Association appeared (via videoconferencing) before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. This Committee, made up of ten (10) Members of Parliament from across Canada, is conducting a study on Recreational Fisheries in Canada and as such, is seeking input and […]

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NHL Player Jake Allen Visits Blackville School

By Les McLaughlin / May 27, 2015 /

NHL player Jake Allen, professional goaltender for the St. Louis Blues, visited Blackville School on Friday, May 22 for a meet and greet with students from grades 3 through 12. Allen, who was on the Miramichi for a fishing vacation, visited the school to sign autographs and pose for photos with students. Photographs were provided…

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Sky Family Concert: The Gospel in Blazing Irish Dance & Fiddles

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 27, 2015 /

ECMA nominees The Sky Family will be performing their high energy Celtic pop-rock music, dance and Gospel production, Celtic Revival at the Miramichi Wesleyan Church on Monday, June 15th at 7 pm. Delighting audiences from coast to coast across the US and Canada, PEI’s Sky Family is Eastern Canada’s premier Irish Dance production. Fast-paced music and…

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Rotary Spring Fest Grand Success

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 26, 2015 /

In spite of the unusually colder temperatures and rain, Rotary Spring Fest was a big success last weekend. Many walked away with full stomachs from tasting all the delicious ribs being grilled up throughout the weekend from four different professional ribbers. The first ever Rotary Spring Fest hosted by the Rotary Club of Newcastle kicked off on…

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Miramichi Chrysler to Get New Look

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 26, 2015 /

Demolition crews were on hand to tear down the front of Miramichi Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc. on Saturday, May 23rd. The building will now be given a fresh new look. Staff members and members of the public watched as the front of the building was torn down and debris was hauled away. Click on the images below to enlarge…

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Moncton Fisher Cats Big Inning to defeat Ironmen 6-1

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 25, 2015 /

Moncton Fisher Cats came up big in the 3rd inning scoring 6 runs to defeat the Miecon Ironmen 6-1. Robert Gallant and Kris Keating had two hits for the Ironmen and Keating also stole two  bases. Jeff McCarthy drove in the only Ironmen run with a single. Losing pitcher Kevin Bowes  pitched 4.2 innings giving up […]

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Annual Walk of Hope

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 25, 2015 /

Large support turned out for this year’s Walk of Hope hosted by the Schizophrenia Society of New Brunswick – Miramichi Chapter. On Friday, May 22nd, the walk kicked off in the Walmart parking lot in Douglastown with walkers making their way to the Seaman’s Hospital to enjoy refreshments and music provided by 95.9 Sun FM. Prizes were awarded to the…

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