Month: August 2015
Camp Sheldrake wants to remind the community that its annual Duck Race fundraiser will take place this weekend on Saturday August 22nd at 5 pm at Bicentennial Park on the Nelson waterfront. The Camp Sheldrake Duck Race is the non-profit camp’s largest annual fundraiser and ticket sales have been ongoing all summer long. This year’s…
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Miramichi Scottish Festival August 21-23, 2015 Caid Mile Failte! – Come Celebrate With Us! Friday, August 21, 2015 Riverside Entertainment Centre: Tartan Banquet Doors open 6pm • Meet & Greet 6:30 –7:00pm Special entertainment by the Fochabers Fiddlers, direct from Scotland. • Winston Curtis – Piping the Haggis • Ian Craig address to The Haggis…
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada wishes to inform the public that the following salmon fishing pools will be closed to angling for all species of fish, for cause of high water temperature and low water levels. These changes are effective as of Monday, August 17, 2015: Confluence of Wildcat Brook and Northwest Miramichi River, including the…
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The Napan Agricultural Show celebrated its 24th year with record breaking crowds and great weather. The fair kicked off on Thursday August 13th with the Opening Ceremonies and a Horse Haul and wrapped up yesterday, Sunday August 16th with the Closing Ceremonies, draft horse events, light horse events, mini madness with miniature horses, and children’s…
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The 17th annual Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) Fly-In was held over the weekend on Saturday August 15th and Sunday August 17th. Miramichi Chapter 39 hosted the event at their Miramichi Airport Clubhouse. Parking and camping areas were available on site. The weekend not only allowed COPA members the opportunity to proudly show off their planes, […]
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I always enjoy reading Ray’s novels and short stories and this book is no exception. It is one of his earlier works and his characters Walt Macbride and his friend Sully will be familiar to … Read more…
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The Miramichi Salmon Association is pleased to announce that it has launched an MSA Online Auction, featuring an all-inclusive trip for six rods for three full days to Mountain Channel, one of the best salmon fishing stretches on the SW Miramichi River this year!
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After a rough game at home on Thursday, the Miecon Ironmen regrouped and journeyed to Moncton two days later where they defeated the Fisher Cats 6-1 to claim second place and home field. Jamie Walls, notching his 6th win of the year tossed 6 innings and Ryan Lukach finished up. Now it is time to […]
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Photos & Story contributed by Highland Society of New Brunswick at Miramichi The 250th Anniversary of the arrival of William Davidson on the Miramichi from Scotland is being marked during the 2015-16 season. He settled at Wilson’s Point and established the first English-speaking settlement in the area. Throughout the year a number of events have…
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The annual Napan Agricultural Show kicked off last night, Thursday August 13th, with opening ceremonies, a Children’s western parade, the Napan Drill team, a ribbon cutting, and horse hauling match. The show is the biggest agricultural fair of its kind in the area and organizers work very hard to bring the past and present together. There are many…
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We have an absolutely gorgeous weekend coming up filled with warm temperatures and lots of sunshine! It’s going to be a great weekend to check out some Yard Sales and there are quite a few happening in the region. Click here to plan your Yard Sale route! If you are having a Yard Sale, you can…
Read MoreThe 4th Annual Blackville Power Track Biker Rally will take place on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15 at 336 MacLaggan Drive in Blackville. A favourite amongst motorcycle enthusiasts, the weekend consists of camping, biker games like slow ride, dart throw and water gun pass, live music and a burn out stand. An onsite canteen is available serving breakfast and great fast food. There will be a full indoor bar or you can bring your own alcohol. The Power Track also has a covered outdoor stage and well groomed camping grounds.
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“Continuing with their theme of “Musical Evenings on the Miramichi”, the Lord Beaverbrook House Commission has invited six of the Fochabers Fiddlers, from Fochabers, Scotland, to perform at Beaverbrook House, 518 King George Highway, Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 at 7:00 pm. The Fochabers Fiddlers are an energetic young fiddle group from Milne’s High School, in Fochabers, Scotland.…
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