Old Country SoulIt’s that time of year when craft & bake sales start popping up everywhere! Last weekend I went to such a sale in Blackville at the United Church hall. This is an annual event that is well attended by crafters and shoppers alike. This year I found a gem tucked in amoungst the…

November is Family Violence Prevention MonthThe Silent Witness Project is a traveling exhibit of life-size red wooden silhouettes. Each represents a New Brunswick woman who was murdered by a husband, partner or acquaintance. Each figure bears the name of a woman who once lived and worked among us. Through research and information sharing, it is…

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Miramichi (Newcastle) is once again getting ready for their Christmas assistance programs. Thanks to donations through their Christmas Hamper program and Kettle Campaign, they are able to provide food and toys to families in need from Sunny Corner & Millerton through to Lower NewcastlePreparing a traditional Christmas dinner with…

I took a trip to Riley Brook this past weekend to visit my parents and the local wildlife was as friendly as ever. This particular deer will actually tap on the window with her nose looking for a treat. Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about “What’s up, what’s new, what’s happening”. We are focused on building…

Miramichi Crime Stoppers – A Community Leader in the Fight Against Crime, has added an informational page to the organization’s website to inform the public about a new community policing Initiative being implemented in Miramichi – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or CPTED. The program has already been effective in the prevention of crime within…

The $4 Breakfast. A $4.00 Breakfast is hard to come by these days. Especially a good one. But the folks at the Waterstreet Farmers Market have the market cornered! This picture doesn’t quite do it justice because it’s crammed into a take-out container. But if you eat in they’ll put it on a real plate…

It’s Snowing!! Kinda had a hard time getting a good pic…but you get the idea. 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

Christmas Times a Comin’!!My how time flies! Our local retailers can go from pumpkins to tinsel in 5 seconds flat! Now that Hallowe’en is over, many stores have opened up their “Christmas Rooms”. These are wonderfully festive displays that must take hours & hours to create at the hands of some pretty talented people. These…

These pictures were taken last week driving through the Plaster Rock Hwy. Today it is 14 degrees outside. 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

Big Pumpkin! 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

The signs of Fall are everywhere… (click pics to enlarge) 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