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Vol. 28 Early Spring 2019
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NSPA/MSA Dinner a Success!
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On Thursday March 28th, 2019 the Northumberland Salmon Protection Association and the Miramichi Salmon Association held its 23rd Annual fundraising dinner at the Rodd Miramichi. This year, the NSPA presented it's "Friend of the River" award to Ashley Hallihan in recognition of his continued efforts as
coordinator of the fly-fishing clubs at both Miramichi Valley and Blackville High Schools. In addition,
Ashley is actively involved in the Atlantic Salmon Conservation Schools Network, which is having an event on the Miramichi this summer as part of the International Year of the Salmon.
Congratulation Ashley!
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In this photo, Ashley Hallihan Receives the "Friend of the River" award from Debbie Norton of the NSPA and Mark Hambrook of the MSA.
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Please join us for MSA's....
Annual Icebreaker Weekend
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23rd Annual Icebreaker dinner
This year the 23rd Annual Icebreaker dinner is being held on Saturday, April 27th at the Woodsman Museum in Boiestown, NB. The evening features a silent auction, a live auction and smoked salmon reception starting at 4:30 with usual delicious dinner being served at 6:00. Dinner tickets are $60 per person and you can secure your spot by clicking on the link below or calling Butch @ 457-2233. This is a very popular MSA event so book you ticket early!
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66th Annual General Meeting
The 66
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Annual General Meeting of the Miramichi Salmon Association will be held at the Upper Miramichi Rural Community Centre in Boiestown, NB on Saturday April 27
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at 1pm. All MSA members are welcome to attend. An MSA Inc. Board of Directors meeting will follow the AGM and will be held at the same location.
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Annual MSA Science Day
The Miramichi Salmon Association in partnership with the Miramichi Watershed Management Committee invite you to the Annual “Science Day”.
Central New Brunswick Woodsman Museum. Science day features 8 different speakers presenting on scientific issues important to the Miramichi watershed.
It takes place on Friday April 26th from 10am to 3pm
Admission is free, complimentary lunch provided
Please register @ 457-2233 or email
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Sippin Suds for Atlantic Salmon set for
April 3rd, 2019
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Kelsey McGee, MSA biologist, attending to the MSA smolt wheel on the Cains river
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With the snow and ice starting to melt, the MSA is preparing for the spring/summer field season! With many exciting projects being planned, we are looking for hardworking, passionate individuals to join our crew for the summer. Youth with a SEED voucher or who qualify for the Canada Summer Jobs program (youth ages 15-30) will be considered for a position. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, send your cover letter and resume to our Biologist Kelsey McGee at
kelsey@miramichisalmon.ca
. To find out what projects the MSA has in store, be sure to check out our Science Day on April 26
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2019 in Boisetown, NB!
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Renous wins Kraft Hockeyville!!!!
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Congratulations to the community of Renous, NB for winning Kraft's Hockeyville! They will receive $250000 in upgrades to their hockey arena
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a chance to host an NHL exhibition hockey game. The Renous arena is adjacent to the Renous Community Center where the MSA host one of it's lunches during the MSA 'Salmon Classic' in July.
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Don't forget to renew your 2019 membership!
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By now you should have received your 2019 membership renewal package in the mail. If you did not receive it, please let us know by calling at 506-622-4000 or by clicking the link below.
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2019 NB Recreational Fishing Regulation
booklet available now!
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If you would like to review New Brunswick's recently released 2019 recreational fishing regulations, please click the link below .
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Upcoming MSA Events You Won't Want to Miss!
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Sipping Suds for Atlantic Salmon - April 3rd, 2019 - 6pm-9pm at the Filson Store -Boston Seaport - for more information click -
HERE
MSA/MWMC Science day- April 26th from 10am to 3pm
23rd Annual Icebreaker Dinner - April 27th, 2019, Woodsman Museum - Boiestown, NB
18th Annual "Freeman Dunnett" Dinner- May 23rd, 2019 - Crown Plaza, Moncton
MSA Salmon Classic July 7-10, 2019
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Still not a member of the Miramichi Salmon Association?
Membership in the MSA is the perfect way to express your passion and support for the Miramichi River, for the Atlantic salmon who make it their home, and for the vital work being done by the MSA to protect and conserve both for today and tomorrow!
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