Year: 2012

Village of Blackville to Honour Volunteers

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 25, 2012 / Comments Off on Village of Blackville to Honour Volunteers

The mayor and council of the Village of Blackville are recognizing some of our community’s unsung heroes, through the awarding of our own “Blackville Community Merit Awards”. This is an honor award to members of our community that vol…

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Call for Summer Submissions

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 23, 2012 / Comments Off on Call for Summer Submissions

Steaks on the BBQ … splashing in the pool … bonfires on the beach … hiking, biking, boating, camping, concerts, festivals, patio parties with family and friends … ice cream cones … Is there anything better than a New Brunswick summer? We think not! Summer is in full swing in New Brunswick and Bread ‘n [Read More…]

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Admiral’s 2012 Video Contest – $1000 CASH PRIZE

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 23, 2012 / Comments Off on Admiral’s 2012 Video Contest – $1000 CASH PRIZE

Admiral Insurance, a proud supporter of the Atlantic Film Festival is pleased to announce Admiral’s 2012 Video Contest. Video Submission Deadline: Friday October 19th, 2012 The contest is open to aspiring filmmakers and videographers from Atlantic Canada and filmmakers of all levels are welcome to submit a short three to five minute video to the [Read More…]

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Salmon a scarce sight this summer

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 23, 2012 / Comments Off on Salmon a scarce sight this summer

By SHAWN BERRY Daily Gleaner Legislature Bureau 23 Jul 2012 10:04AM The banner year that many fishermen enjoyed in New Brunswick’s salmon pools last year isn’t being repeated. Fishermen who have taken to the waters of the Miramichi River this summe…

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Salmon fishing pools closed until further notice

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 23, 2012 / Comments Off on Salmon fishing pools closed until further notice

BY TESS ALLEN TIMES & TRANSCRIPT STAFF 23 Jul 2012 10:26AM Effective Monday, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has announced that a number of salmon fishing pools will be closed to fishing due to high water temperature and low water levels. Keith W…

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DFO closes 12 pools due to high water temperature and low water levels

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 23, 2012 / Comments Off on DFO closes 12 pools due to high water temperature and low water levels

SALMON FISHERY ON THE MIRAMICHI Moncton – July 20, 2012 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) today announces that the following salmon fishing pools will be closed to fishing, for cause of high water temperature and low water levels, starting Mo…

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Local Church Celebrates 175 Years

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 22, 2012 / Comments Off on Local Church Celebrates 175 Years

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Howard celebrated its 175th anniversary at a special outdoor mass on Sunday, July 22.  The Annual Shrine Mass (Healing Mass) was celebrated by Bishop Robert Harris and well attended by other clergy, parishioners and …

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Canada’s Irish Festival Under Way in Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 20, 2012 / Comments Off on Canada’s Irish Festival Under Way in Miramichi

The 29th Annual Irish Festival got under way in Miramichi last night with a live outdoor concert at Waterford Green in Chatham and continues throughout the weekend with many performances, workshops, displays and cultural events. The official Opening Ceremonies happen this evening at the Lord Beaverbrook Arena from 7-8:30 pm. The Festival’s mandate is to [Read More…]

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Fredericton Dinner to Honour Betty Fitzpatrick

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 20, 2012 / Comments Off on Fredericton Dinner to Honour Betty Fitzpatrick

This year the MSA 17th Annual Fredericton Conservation Dinner is again honouring an individual who has served the cause of conservation with great distinction.  We hold our friend Betty Fitzpatrick in fond affection and with great respect as we honour…

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Mac Rally of Hope Rolls into Miramichi on Tuesday

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 20, 2012 /

Last Sunday, July 15th, the 2012 MAC Rally of Hope departed from Vancouver, British Columbia to make its way across Canada, arriving in St. John’s Newfoundland next Friday, July 27th. And this Tuesday, July 24th, the Rally rolls into Miramichi. This special motorcycle event has been created to raise awareness and funds in support of…

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Miramichi Hosting Peewee A & Mosquito A Tournament Next Weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 20, 2012 /

Next weekend, July 27th – 29th, Miramichi will host a Peewee A and Mosquito A Tournament. The tournament will consist of eight teams in either division (16 total), ranging from Bathurst/Beresford in the north to Dieppe/Riverview in the south and Sussex to the west, local teams, and one representative from each of our Maritime neighbours.…

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ATV Club Fundraiser This Weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 19, 2012 / Comments Off on ATV Club Fundraiser This Weekend

The Dungarvon ATV Club will be hosting a fundraising run on Saturday, July 21 to support the new Greater Blackville Resource Center. Registration will be from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge at a cost of $5.00 and a non perishable f…

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Attend the sold-out 100th Grey Cup Game through Touchdown Frye

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 19, 2012 / Comments Off on Attend the sold-out 100th Grey Cup Game through Touchdown Frye

UPDATE August 15, 2012 –  Ticket sales for Touchdown Frye officially kick off tomorrow Thursday, August 16. The Frye Festival team will set up a kiosk in the lobby of Moncton City Hall between 11 am and 1:30 pm to launch the fundraising campaign. As of Thursday, tickets will also be sold at all three Reads [Read More…]

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