Year: 2014

Sunny Corner Junior B Thunder in League

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 11, 2014 /

The Sunny Corner Junior B Thunder have been accepted into the New Brunswick Junior Hockey League (NBJHL) for the 2014-2015 season. The formation of this team has been in talks for years and with the establishment of a Board of Directors this spring, an application was subsequently sent and approved by the Hockey New Brunswick…

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Coffee Break Fundraiser

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 9, 2014 /

The Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick is proud to present the 19th annual Coffee Break fundraising campaign during the month of September! ‘Coffee Breaks’ are easy, enjoyable and practical and help us to continue to support those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. We supply all the materials and the funds you raise stay in your own…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 7, 2014

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 7, 2014 /
Ledges guide Andrew Anthony with guest Keith Brewster and nice hen salmon. This was the 4th fish Keith hooked on Saturday morning landing 3 and losing 1.

In case you missed it, DFO has announced today that the hook and release fishery will continue on the Northwest until the end of the season. In 2013 the Northwest reached only 39% of its conservation limit – and numbers at the Cassilis trap and Northwest Barrier have been very low this year. Moncton, NB…

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Cheers to 50 Years

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 5, 2014 /

In celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, the family of Winston and Loretta Curtis are hosting an open house on Saturday, August 9 at 1142 Howard Road in Keenans. Family and friends are invited to drop by between 2:00pm to 5:00pm. The couple were married in Saint Catherines, Ontario on September 26, 1964. For more […]

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Sobeys Douglastown Food & Wellness Events August

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 3, 2014 /
Sobeys Nutrition Events

Here is the schedule of food and wellness events happening at Sobeys Douglastown in August. We’d love to have you join us! Please feel free to share with others or post in the workplace. The schedule below has all the details on classes, dates and times. To register for a class, you can call the…

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Miramichi Movie Montage Night at Beaubears Island

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 2, 2014 /
Still shot from Movie Night feature

This Wednesday, August 6th, plan to spend your evening at the Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre. The annual Miramichi Movie Montage night will feature old video footage of Nelson and its citizens starting at 7 pm. Admission is a freewill offering and refreshments will be available for purchase. As the sun goes down over Beaubears Island,…

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Northwest Miramichi Catch and Release extended to end of the season

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 1, 2014 /
Miramichi Salmon Association

DFO has announced today that the hook and release fishery will continue on the Northwest until the end of the season. In 2013 the Northwest only reached 39% of its conservation limit – and numbers at the Cassilis trap and Northwest Barrier have been very low this year. Moncton, NB – July 31, 2014 – […]

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 31, 2014

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 31, 2014 /
Angler at the Depot Crown Reserve stretch last week

The pattern of small spurts of fish coming in one day and then very few the next several days continues to frustrate anglers.  Last weekend saw a good day as noted below in the MSA report.  Then it was back to hit and miss again.  If one is at the right place at the right…

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Blackville Community Market

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 28, 2014 /

During the month of August, the Southwest Miramichi – Bay Du Vin Liberal Association will be hosting a Blackville Community Market every Saturday from 9:00am to 12:00pm.  The market will be held at the association office at 52 Main Street (former mill office). Everyone is welcome to attend and vendors are welcome to rent a table […]

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Downtowns Miramichi Newcastle Business District Show and Shine This Weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 28, 2014 /

The Downtowns Miramichi – Newcastle Business District will be hosting a Show and Shine around the Queen Elizabeth Square.  The event was scheduled for July 5th, as part of Celebrate Canada events. Due to the arrival of  Post Tropical Storm Arthur we had to postpone the event. It is now scheduled for Saturday August 2nd,2014 […]

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3rd Annual Shadbangers Ball this Weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 24, 2014 /
Shadbangers Ball III happens tomorrow night, Friday July 25th, 2014.

Miramichi’s Steve Heckbert will release his new CD, Walk to the World, at the third Annual Shadbangers Ball on July 25, 2014 from 7 – 10 pm at the Rodd Miramichi. After having recorded his first release in 1982, Miramichi’s Steve Heckbert knew that songwriting and travelling were part of his very being. Steve, who…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 24, 2014

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 24, 2014 /
Tyler Coughlan with large female salmon July 16th 2014

Again this week, we have a mixed bag as far as reports go.  One angler or angling area of 10 might just have hit a small wave of fish going through and felt angling was quite good.  On the other hand, the other nine reported almost nothing.  There still has been no great run, but…

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4th Annual Miramichi Dragon Boat Festival

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 24, 2014 /
The 4th Annual Miramichi Dragon Boat Festival happens August 16th, 2014.

The 4th Annual Miramichi Dragon Boat Festival  is paddling into Miramichi via the Rotary Club of Chatham! On August 16th, 2014 the Miramichi River will be alive with the anticipation of spectators and over 1000 participants racing for the Dragon Boat Glory! There will be lots of great entertainment, vendors, prizes and fun for all ages. Dragon…

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