Arbec emissions under fire
The Conservation Council of New Brunswick (CC) thinks Arbec is pumping too many carcinogens into the air, and that the province has sanctioned it. The CC says “According to Environment Canada’s...
View ArticleMPF face standoff and runaway on Monday
On May 3rd after receiving a report from a 24year old female concerning a 27 year old male, who had attempted to steal money from her, members of the MPF went to a Falconer St residence in attempts to...
View ArticleMiramichiers attend health care rally at legislature
Yesterday a strong contingent of Miramichiers joined a group totally over 350 in a protest in Fredericton. Mostly CUPE workers, they were protesting the way health care cuts have been going, and how...
View ArticleRCMP clamp down on fracking protesters on 126
The Green party condones peaceful protest, and say it has led to a lot of positive change. David Coon, Leader of the Green party, says that peaceful protest was responsible for changing humans rights...
View ArticlePointe-Sapin man killed on ATV
RCMP are investigating a fatal all-terrain vehicle collision that occurred on July 12, 2013, on a beach in Pointe-Sapin, N,B. A 36-year-old man from Pointe-Sapin passed away at the scene as a result of...
View ArticleMPF make another drug bust
On Wednesday July 10th near the city limits, Miramichi Police stopped a vehicle and seized cocaine and cash. They arrested two males and a female. The matter is still under investigation.
View ArticlePolice Briefs include reminder to boaters about by-laws
MPF officers have been receiving complaints from City recreation staff concerning boat operators who have left their boats, tied up overnight at either the Ritchie Wharf or at the Nelson Wharf. There...
View ArticleFor 12 years, Kids N Kops program builds relationships with police and youth
The Kids “N” Kops program provides a forum in which children, police officers, public safety officers (off road enforcement officers and compliance branch inspectors), sheriff officers, paramedics,...
View ArticleMiramichi Police rescue runaway and suicidal person
On the weekend of July 14th, the Miramichi Police helped ensure the safety of two people. An 18-yr old male runaway from PEI was apprehended in the Douglastown area by Miramichi Police Force. He is...
View ArticleJMH 30 year alumni to meet on Irish Fest weekend
JMH Class of ’83 will be holding their 30th reunion July 19th and 20th, 2013. You can attend as many or as few events as you like. Friday evening, July 19, 2013, there will be a Meet and Greet at the...
View ArticleCamp Sheldrake target of a scam
Someone in a black car is selling 50/50 tickets in the Neguac area as a fundraiser for Camp Sheldrake. Someone who purchased one of the tickets for $2 was suspicious and contacted the camp. Spokesman...
View ArticleCourt briefs
Martin back in Court Donald Joseph Martin of Miramichi will remain in custody until his next court appearance. Martin was to enter election and plea today but received an adjournment until July 29th...
View ArticleVendor feels councilor has him by the curly fries
At council on Monday night, it was announced that there was an opening for a wastewater treatment facility operator, that will be filled through the collective agreement. The city is also giving the go...
View ArticlePolice report rash of thefts
On Monday July 15th, @0705hrs A resident of Piper Ct reported that unknown culprits had entered into his yard sometime overnight and stole an outboard motor from his boat. This motor was made by...
View ArticleCourt Briefs: Wesley Kenna serves 7 days for breach
Wesley Paul Kenna had a hearing in Miramichi Provincial Court today regarding charges that he failed to abide by the terms of the conditional sentence he had received on May 22, when he plead guilty to...
View ArticlePolice nab suspected thief
On July 16th, 2013 MPF officers arrested a 18 year old male for break and enter into a Williston Rd residence on July 12th and for stealing a motorcycle from a Rankin Dr residence on July 9th and for...
View ArticleWamboldt in court for motorcycle theft
A man arrested by the MPF yesterday for the theft of a 2013 Kawasaki Motorcycle had his first appearance in Miramichi Provincial Court this morning. Ryan Joseph Wamboldt is charged with theft of a...
View ArticleFighting the Drowning feeling
Clint Dunnett beat the odds. He wasn’t supposed to live past 6 years old. Now 30, and recently losing his twin brother to the disease, Clint talks about what it is like living with a disease that...
View ArticleWamboldt released on conditions
Ryan Joseph Wamboldt is charged with theft of a motor vehicle and possession of stolen property exceeding $5000.00. Yesterday he appeared in court and was remanded until today when a bail hearing was...
View ArticleReward offered for missing bird
A Miramichi couple are missing their Rosy Bourke named “Pinky”. He got away on Wednesday on 420 Edmonton Crescent at Retirement Miramichi at 3:30 pm. They are offering a $200 reward. The bird is...
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