General Interest
Eel Ground in Bloom Winners Announced The winners of the 2005 Eel Ground contest were announced by Percy Barnaby, President of Abenaki Associates, the Eel Ground – based company which sponsored the first annual contest in memory of Madeline Bernard, Mr. Barnaby’s Grandmother.The winners are: Best Overall Garden, Darlene Francis of 102 Francis Road; Best…
Read MoreMeet Tiger. He’s 7 years old, a solid 20 lbs, 100% bad attitude… and perfectly rectangular! Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about “What’s up, what’s new, what’s happening”. We are focused on building people up, supporting one another and celebrating our successes. www.giverontheriver.com
Read MoreIn the blink of an eye, cars on highways collide in symphonies of twisting metal, as drivers disappear behind the wheel. Planes tear through the sky, millions vanish, and humanity cries out in fear. The Left Behind dramatic audio series comes to Life – on the Life radio Network beginning this Sunday September 18th at…
Read MoreThe Second Annual Model Train Show in Miramichi happens this weekend Saturday, September 17th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Chatham Lions Club, 55 Cunard Street. Presented by Miramichi Crime Stoppers and the Chatham Lions Club, general admission is $3, $2 for students, and children under the age of 12 (accompanied by an…
Read More“The Man at the Mouth” to be Inducted into Salmon Hall of Fame The Atlantic Salmon Museum, Doaktown, NB, will host its 2005 Hall of Fame Dinner on Friday, September 30th, at 6:30 p.m., in the River Room of the Museum. The 2005 Inductees will be: Oran & Esther Clowater (deceased) originally of Doaktown, NB,…
Read MoreHURRICANE KATRINA FUNDRAISER 8 hours of non stop musicHosted by Susan Butler Saturday, September 17, 2005 – 1pm – 8pmDouglastown Community Hall Sponsored by the City of Miramichi, Newcastle Printing, Miramichi Leader, 99.3 The River, Millbank Music/ Irving Keyboard FeaturingNew Creation – Gillis Family – Bob McCallum – Joey Dignam – Becky Butcher – Matilda…
Read MoreA boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them. “Not very long,” answered the Mexican. “But then, why didn’t you stay out longer and catch more?” asked the American. The Mexican explained that…
Read MoreYesterday was Hummer Day in Miramichi.The Grand Prize winner of a 2005 Hummer H2 SUT is Rejeanne McGraw of Caraquet, N.B. Hourly draws were held all day. Check out the full list of winners here: http://hummer.mightymiramichi.com/id10.html Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about “What’s up, what’s new, what’s happening”. We are focused on building people up, supporting…
Read MoreETF to Support French Fort Cove Development Commission FREDERICTON (CNB) – The Environmental Trust Fund (ETF) is contributing $20,000 to the French Fort Cove Development Commission in Miramichi.Acting Minister of the Environment and Local Government Dale Graham made the announcement today.“The Environmental Trust Fund is a great tool that supports community-based initiatives to restore, protect…
Read MoreOur roving photographer has been dumping loads of pictures on my desktop lately from all sorts of events. In amoungst the Napan Days horses and Tabusintac Old Home Week pics I found this interesting photo…Can anybody tell me what this man is cooking on the BBQ? I’ve honestly never seen anything like it before! Here’s…
Read MoreEDUCATION SESSIONS Canadian Mental Health AssociationThe following education sessions are free of charge and open to anyone that wishes to attend. They are all being held at Region VII Hospital on the 5th floor in room 5110. Anyone that wishes to attend needs to register with the regional community worker at 773-7561. The sessions will…
Read MoreThis arrived in my inbox this morning.. and it’s a good one. I wish we could all live by these rules. Original source unknown. Happiness Bank The 92-year old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably coifed and make-up perfectly applied, even though she…
Read MoreWorld’s Leading Authorities Discuss Online and Offline Safety Issues at Miramichi Children’s Safety Fair Saturday August 27/05, 11am to 1pm, Downtown Miramichi, Queen Elizabeth Park (in the Square)The Miramichi Police Force and the Child Safety Research and Innovation Center (CSRIC) are hosting this year’s Children’s Safety Fair that is part of the Downtown Miramichi Business…
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