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Miramichiers Who Giv’er! Meet Shawn Boisvert
Do you know a Miramicher who knows how to Giv'er? We are now accepting nominations for a new regular feature profiling people from the region who Giv'er in everything they do! From volunteer work to being successful business owners, the very best employees, parents, role models and more. If you...
Christmas Wreath Fundraiser
Karen and Greta Innis (Daughter and Mother) holding wreaths. Saint Samuel's Roman Catholic Church in Douglastown is taking orders for its Christmas Wreath Fundraiser! For only $20 each (pre-payment required) choose your Balsam Fir Wreath complete with Wire Ribbon Bow until Sunday November 20th, 2016. The...
Wake Up Santa with Kim Harris Photography
Kim Harris Photography invites your family to celebrate a new beginning to a wonderful Miramichi tradition at 1:30 pm on Sunday November 20th at Tyra's Infinity Centre (former Douglastown Community Centre) when we "Wake Up Santa" for another holiday season! Doors open at 1 pm and Santa will be woken up...
Miramichi Elects New Mayor & Councillor
Mayor Adam Lordon Miramichiers went to the polls Monday October 14th to fill the mayor and one councillor position in city hall. Congratulations to Adam Lordon on being elected mayor and Ryan Somers on being chosen councillor! Below is the Thank You Message Adam Lordon posted...
Don’t Just Feel the Burn, ENDURE the burn!
By Adam Hambrook One of the biggest issues I see with people who are new to an exercise regime or who have little to no exercise experience (especially those weight training for the first time) is not pushing themselves hard enough. Exercise can often create a burning sensation within the...
Get your ECMA 2017 Tickets & Passes Now
From April 26-30, 2017, Saint John, NB will come alive with Atlantic Canada’s biggest celebration of music. The East Coast Music Awards: Festival and Conference is an event like no other – get on the list as New Brunswick rocks out with thousands of cheering fans, musicians and industry reps! A wristband...
OUR SENIORS MATTER – Fall Prevention Luncheon
The Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) presents a Fall Prevention Luncheon called OUR SENIORS MATTER on Saturday November 26th beginning at 10 am. Special guest speaker is Judy Bowman, the Regional Representative for Healthy Active Living. This FREE Fall Prevention Luncheon is for men and women ages 50+. Judy will provide information...
Fall Update!
First off after a very busy summer schedule I have to say its been a bit of time since my last post. I am glad to get back and update you all! As everyone is aware I am back on council and would like to thank the city for all...
On The Water: Christmas Shopping List
With the fishing season over and equipment taken care of, I’ll wrap up another season with my annual Christmas shopping suggestions for the angler. I’ve checked with my friends in the tackle shops and have an estimated price range for many items mentioned. This column is the “clip and paste”...
2016 Remembrance Day Events in Northumberland County
Tabusintac The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 47, Tabusintac will open at 9 am, and the marching of colours will begin at 10:45 am, which starts the service. “O Canada” is sung at 10:50 am, followed by “Oh Valiant Heart”, a scripture reading, the readings of “In Flanders Fields” and...
Book Review: “Rock Recipes: Christmas” by Barry C. Parsons
by James M. Fisher, The Miramichi Reader This was the first-ever cookbook the Miramichi Reader was asked to review, and no sooner had I removed it from its protective bubble mailer when it was taken from my hands by my wife who proceeded to oooh and aah over every glossy...
Rocky Brook Camp Thank you Letter
Earlier this fall the Miramichi Salmon Association shared a special thank you letter on their website. We wanted to share this wonderful act of kindness from the folks at Rocky Brook Camp with our readers so we're reprinting the letter below: On March 8, 1980 my sister, Lynn and her...
War Memories in Song Dinner/Concert
The Annual War Memories in Song Dinner/ Concert paying tribute to our Veterans, Peacekeepers, First Responders, Police and RCMP happened on Sunday November 6th. The sold out event featured special guest Keith Facey from Quispamsis performing his favourite selections for the crowd. Also performing was Ian Craig and Kennedy Coughlan, Miramichi Sings...