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Memories Of A War Bride I Knew – Remembering Eileen Elsie (Bromley) Bransfield
by Anthony McLean Mostly, the meaning behind the activity “Show and Tell” in Elementary School was to bring something into the classroom. It could be something from home or a presentation. One day in the third grade, my teacher, Ms. Krista Bransfield, told the class she was going to be...
Update from Councillor Walsh for December 2016
by Councillor Tony "Bucket" Walsh I would like to take a moment to wish everyone a very merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a great New Year. Our budget for 2017 should be passed on Thursday December 15, 2016. There will be no raise in taxes for our city in 2017;...
20th Anniversary Celebration of the Miramichi Regional Hospital
by Anthony McLean, Contributing Reporter On Thursday, December 15th, 2016, I had the privilege of attending the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Miramichi Regional Hospital. It was on this date, 20 years ago on Sunday, December 15th, 1996, the Miramichi Hospital in Newcastle (Miramichi West) and the Hotel Dieu Hospital...
Miramichi Splendour 2017 Calendar Available
The "Miramichi Splendour" 2017 Calendar, featuring beautiful Miramichi scenery by local photographers is now available for $10 each. Get your copy, while supplies last, at the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, River Rehab, the offices of Dr. MacKnight and Dr. Hudson, or by calling 627-2729. All proceeds from calendar sales will go to support...
Shop Local
Miramichi is made up of approximately 1500 independent businesses. These business are the backbone of Miramichi’s economy. When you shop local you help build the local economy through what is known as the multiplier effect - the recirculating of money within the region. For every dollar spent with small business...
2016 Christmas Church Services in the Miramichi Region
Giv'er Miramichi is delighted to present the list of Christmas Church Services happening in the Miramichi Region this holiday season (2016-17). To find even more special events please visit the Mighty Miramichi Community Events Calendar. Pre-Christmas Services December 17th: St. James & St. John United Church, 557 King George Hwy “Peace...
20th Anniversary Celebration of the Miramichi Regional Hospital
Miramichi Regional Hospital Celebrates its 20th Anniversary! Members of the community are invited to attend the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Miramichi Regional Hospital. The event will be held Thursday, December 15th, 2016 from 1- 2:30 pm in the lobby of the hospital, 500 Water St., Miramichi. Join Horizon Health...
Book Review “Letters from Beauly: Pat Hennessy and the Canadian Forestry Corps in Scotland, 1940-1945” by Melynda Jarratt
by James M. Fisher, The Miramichi Reader During the Second World War, hundreds of New Brunswick woodsmen joined the Canadian Forestry Corps to log private forests in the Scottish Highlands as part of the Canadian war effort. As the call to war was answered by woodsmen in England and Scotland,...
Miramichi Naturalists’ Club looking forward to Christmas Bird Counts
Pine Grosbeak, photo by Phil Riebel by Pam Watters, past president of the Miramichi Naturalists’ Club Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) will take place all over North America from December 14th to January 5th. This annual tradition dates back to 1900 when Ornithologist Frank Chapman decided to...
Family Research Hints Part II
This is the second part in a series from the Miramichi Genealogy Society. Click here to read Part I. by Penny Creamer Last time you determined why you wanted to work on your family tree and were given optional methods for doing it. Now we’ll provide a few places where you can...
Miramichiers Who Giv’er! Meet Connie Doucet
Connie Doucet, photo by Anthony McLean by Anthony McLean For nearly four decades Connie Doucet has been a resident of the Miramichi, giving back to her community in many ways including her work in nursing, her singing career and through her development of Hospice Miramichi. Originally...
Do You Need a Home Inspection?
By Dave Bucklow, A D Home Inspection Are you looking at the market for a new home? Should you have a Home Inspection? As you are about to make one of life’s most expensive purchases, it makes a great deal of sense to have an inspection. Hiring a certified home...
Poem: “butterflies and dragonflies” by lynn mac donald
Photo by Tammy Watt butterflies and dragonflies I saw butterflies and dragonflies sailing in the wind, some had smiles and the others had grins the rhythm of their wings were beating out of time but still they flew in a colourful straight line the humming their...