Year: 2017
by Les McLaughlin In July, 1981 MacRae Insurance Services was born when the husband and wife team of Brian and Faye MacRae purchased the former H.L. Dunphy Insurance Brokerage from Harold Dunphy. The young couple started the new business in their private home in Blackville with just one insurance company represented. The business grew out…
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If there is any one person who shatters the stereotype of the elderly, it is Ella Curtis, born Ella Rosalie Mountain, of Gray Rapids, New Brunswick. At 94, a veteran of World War 2, she says, “I am not just going to sit around waiting to die. I’ll be doing something every day.” One such…
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This weeks guest was the President of the Miramichi Salmon association Mr. Mark Hambrook. Mark explained to our group how the association is working toward the preservation and enhancement of the wild Atlantic salmon through the Collaboration for Atlan…
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Wow check out this new Balcony roof Window from Velux. Balcony in seconds Terrace – a door to the outside Top half opens like a traditional roof window Add extra daylight, fresh air and direct access to the outdoors with these innovative windows. Choose CABRIO if you’d like to add a balcony to your home […]
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The Christmas issue of Giv’er Miramichi magazine has hit the streets! You should have received it in your mailbox and noticed it on the shelves at local retailers, accommodations and restaurants. Did you know you can read Giv’er magazine online? If you are not in the mailing area, you can view a copy of the magazine online and flip…
Read MoreUsing sunrises and sunsets, researchers are finally grasping where Atlantic puffins spend much of their lives.
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SENSITIVE SANTA Is coming to visit Autism Resources Miramichi December 9th and 10th, 1-4pm Sensitive Santa offers children and families a chance to meet and have a photo taken with Santa, without the hustle and bustle and sensory overload this occasion can often be for children with Autism. The lights will be low, the music…
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On Saturday November 18th, close to 200 people came to the NBCC gym to celebrate National Child’s Day (November 20th). The FREE event was organized by the Family Resource Centre, the Miramichi Regional Baby Friendly Initiative committee, NBCC and Miramichi Caring Way and was made possible by a regional wellness grant received from the Province…
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by Jamie Alexander It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The lights go up, the decorations are hung and the house becomes a “home for the holidays”. Every year my heart is saddened with the amount of “disposable décor” that seems to flood the market place. Looking at my family’s Christmas decorating, it was…
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The Maritime Motorsports Hall Of Fame Inc 2017 Induction Ceremony was held November 18 at the Loyalist Inn, Summerside PEI, where ten new inductees were formally recognized for their significant contribution to their area of Motor Sports. Congratulations to two local individuals who were inducted into the Hall of Fame, Cyril Hall from Whitney, and…
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The NB Adoption Support Network will be hosting our first event in the Miramichi! A Holiday Social will be held on Saturday, December 9th from 1pm to 3pm @ 67 King Street (Knights of Columbus building). This event is open to Adoptive Parents, Foster Families and especially the children. Please bring your family…
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Take a horse and wagon ride back in time to the 1800’s and visit the home of Alexander and Grace MacDonald and see how they celebrated the season over 200 yrs ago. Greet them at the front door and take a tour of their beautifully decorated stone home. Listen to the sounds of the crackling…
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