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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, April 27, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 27, 2017 /
From our archives: Bill Seymour with a nice striped bass 2015

MIRAMICHI – Spring salmon season appears to be quite good in most places and slower to average in others.  Striped Bass are sporadic at best thus far, with a few here and there as the water is still too cold for good fishing. W. W. Doak and Sons in Doaktown said angling was pretty good…

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2017 Striper Cup Bass Fishing Tournament in May

By City of Miramichi / April 27, 2017 /

Atlantic Canada’s award winning Premiere striped bass fishing tournament attracted over 1800 fishing enthusiasts in 2016. This year’s tournament runs the weekend of May 26-28, 2017.

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, April 20, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 20, 2017 /
Photo by Ashleigh Reynolds

MIRAMICHI – The 2017 angling season for spring salmon and striped bass is underway for the Miramichi system.  However, the weather has not been the most conducive to heading out.  We have been plagued by very cold temperatures and bouts of wet snow which not only have made angling uncomfortable, but has also kept the…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, April 13, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 13, 2017 /

Welcome to another year of Doug’s Fishing Report.  A new angling season is upon us Saturday, and it looks like we might be able to head out, at least in some sections of the Miramichi system.  With it being the Easter weekend, there could be a few Bunny “Sightings”.  Maybe a streamer with “Rabbit Hair”…

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Second Annual New Brunswick Book Awards

By Giv'er Saint John / March 29, 2017 /

The Fiddlehead and the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) have announced the shortlisted titles for the second annual New Brunswick Book Awards. The winners will be announced at an awards presentation ceremony on Wednesday May 24th, at the University of New Brunswick;s Memorial Hall in Fredericton.

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Two Miramichiers to be Inducted into NB Sports Hall of Fame

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 23, 2017 /

The six new members elected into the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame were announced today at a press conference held in Quispamsis and two Miramichiers made the list. “We are incredibly proud to announce the Class of 2017, who showcase the talent our province has to offer,” said Clem Tremblay, New Brunswick Sports Hall…

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Alzheimer Society kicks off Alzheimer Awareness Month with new campaign

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 10, 2017 /

Each year, 25,000 Canadians hear the words, “you have dementia.” But dementia is more than just numbers. Friends, families and members of our communities all experience the personal and social impact of dementia. For our healthcare system and economy this means higher demand for services and soaring costs. It’s not just their disease. It’s ours…

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Submission Call: Christmas!

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 22, 2016 /

With some snowflakes in the air today it’s beginning to feel like Christmas on the Mighty Miramichi! This holiday season we’re looking for your Christmas themed submissions! So send us your holiday memories, short stories (fiction or non-fiction), poems, photographs, or favourite Christmas recipes and crafty projects! Or tell us about your favourite family Christmas traditions!…

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On The Water: Christmas Shopping List

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 10, 2016 /

With the fishing season over and equipment taken care of, I’ll wrap up another season with my annual Christmas shopping suggestions for the angler.  I’ve checked with my friends in the tackle shops and have an estimated price range for many items mentioned. This column is the “clip and paste” on the fridge with certain…

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Book Review: “Rock Recipes: Christmas” by Barry C. Parsons

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 9, 2016 /

This was the first-ever cookbook the Miramichi Reader was asked to review, and no sooner had I removed it from its protective bubble mailer when it was taken from my hands by my wife who proceeded to oooh and aah over every glossy page and delicious-looking photograph.

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Salute to Manley Price – November 19th, 2016

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 4, 2016 /

Come join us as we pay tribute to Manley Price, recognized and applauded as one of the MSA’s most dedicated and hardworking volunteers and Board members. Manley has done it all; from organizing the MSA’s ever popular Ice Breaker Dinner, to serving as Chairman of the Board. Manley gives his all to the MSA.

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End-of-Season Miramichi Fishing Report

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 3, 2016 /

I had hoped to have the final counts from the various barriers, but they are not available yet.  Next week will be the final column for this season with my annual Christmas Shopping suggestions.  If the stats are available, I’ll include them. A special THANKS to our sponsors and sources who make this column possible,…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 27, 2016

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 27, 2016 /

By this time next week another angling season will officially be completed for another year.  Salmon angling on the Bartibog, Burnt Church and Tabusintac Rivers closes at the end of Saturday, October 29, and striped bass closes at the end of Monday October 31. Jim Laws of Miramichi Hunting and Fishing in Newcastle, Miramichi reported…

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