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Family Research Hints from the Miramichi Genealogy Society
by Penny Creamer Genealogy involves collecting information about a family’s births, marriages, deaths, ways of life, education, occupations, accomplishments, tragedies, military service and more. Depending on your purpose for developing a family tree, it may also include gathering family photos, documents (such as marriage certificates, land grant records, probate records,...
Christmas to Remember Concert
The 18th Annual Christmas to Remember concert was held on Saturday November 26th in memory of Mayor Gerry Cormier. The event was once again in support of Gerry's special charities: Women's Transition House, Youth House and St. Mary's Christmas Hampers. Susan Butler emceed and hosted the concert which raised $3039.55....
Get Hooked on Soffit Clips this Christmas
It's often said that necessity is the mother of invention and when Leo Lapointe had to replace his decorative light clips every Christmas because of their poor design, an idea came to him. “I sat in the living room and began to build a better light hanger,” Leo recalls. “I...
Home for the Holidays at Hospice Miramichi
Angels Remembered Tree by Anthony McLean On Friday evening November 25th 2016, I visited the 2nd Annual “Home for the Holidays” event at Hospice Miramichi. It was a wonderful experience taking a tour through their historically significant building, located at 14 Howard Street in Chatham. It was...
Christmas Day Dinner in Doaktown
Saint Thomas United Church in Doaktown will once again be hosting dinner on Christmas Day (Sunday, December 25th) beginning with refreshments at 12:30 pm followed by a turkey dinner with all the trimmings at 1 pm. Anyone in Doaktown or the surrounding area who expects to be alone at Christmas...
5th Annual Greater Blackville Resource Centre Turkey Drive
The Greater Blackville Resource Centre's (GBRC) Food bank is accepting donations as a part of its annual Turkey Drive. A donation of $25 will provide a turkey and all the trimmings (vegetables, cranberries and stuffing) for a family in our local community. Donations can be dropped off at the GBRC...
I am Eggsistential Living
Alexandra Dottin with newborn baby chicks. By Alexandra Dottin When asked to complete an article for Giv’er Magazine there was no hesitation—“Yes!” flew out of my mouth without consideration of what would actually be written. After two months of contemplation pen was finally put to paper....
Submission Call: Christmas!
With some snowflakes in the air today it’s beginning to feel like Christmas on the Mighty Miramichi! This holiday season we're looking for your Christmas themed submissions! So send us your holiday memories, short stories (fiction or non-fiction), poems, photographs, or favourite Christmas recipes and crafty projects! Or tell us about...
Volunteer with Miramichi Ground Search and Rescue
A Helicopter Safety Program was offered to MGSAR volunteers by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Volunteers may have to travel to search sites by means of helicopter and boarding/ disembarking procedures are very important to learn beforehand. The Miramichi Ground Search and Rescue team (MGSAR) is...
Hospice Miramichi’s “Home for the Holidays” Fundraiser
Hospice Miramichi is hosting their second annual “Home for the Holidays” fundraising event this weekend from November 24th to the 27th and they wish to invite the public to experience their historically significant building, located at 14 Howard Street in Chatham, as they decorate for the holiday season. The one...
“A Heart-Warming Christmas” Ladies Banquet
The New Life United Pentecostal Church in Blackville will host their annual Ladies Banquet, “A Heart-warming Christmas”, on Thursday, December 1st at 6 pm. A turkey dinner will be served. Cost is $12 per person and can be paid at the door. There will be a gift exchange as well...
Your Community Inclusion Network
Become Involved in your Community Inclusion Network Twelve organizations in the province have received approval by the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation to establish regional Community Inclusion Networks (CIN). All citizens, community organizations, local business, government agencies, and communities are encouraged to participate in their local CIN. The 12 CIN...
Seven Months Later: An Interview with a Syrian Refugee Family Relocated to Miramichi
By Anthony McLean Imagine having to flee your country due to unforeseen circumstances and not knowing what lies ahead for your future. That is what happened to one Syrian Refugee family who have been relocated to Miramichi, sponsored by the United Church of Canada (UCC) Miramichi Presbytery Syrian Initiative. Marwan...