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New Minister For Saint Andrews United Church

Saint Andrew’s United Church in Blackville invites you for worship on Sunday, January 3rd at 11 am at the Church Hall, for the inaugural service led by their new minister, Kathryn McIntosh. The service is open to everyone in the community: and it will be an informal Epiphany/ New Beginnings celebration,...
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November/ December Update from City Councillor Walsh

By Tony "Bucket" Walsh My how a year goes by! Several of my fellow Councillors and myself travelled to our capital city of New Brunswick, Fredericton, for two days of strategic planning sessions. This proved to be my most educational experience thus far. Topics that were discussed ranged from cities...
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Biggest Quitter Challenge

On January 20th, 2016, Miramichi will roll out its Biggest Quitter Challenge. The aim of the challenge is to help individuals stop smoking on or before, Weedless Wednesday. You can commit to: 1. Quit smoking (Between January 1st – 20th, 2016) 2. Reduce tobacco use 3. Continue to live smoke...
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Miramichi Christmas Sights

Photographer Grace Trowbridge  took a drive around the Miramichi region over the weekend and was treated to the beautiful sight of lit houses, trees, and lawn characters as well as some fresh snow just in time for Christmas. "Miramichi is always ready to go above and beyond when decorating and this holiday season is no different!"...
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The Book Nook Store has Moved to Douglastown

The Autism Resources Miramichi's Book Nook store has moved. Check out their new location at 1 Allan Street behind the Northumberland Square Mall in the former Sky-Tech and T&R Sports building. The Book Nook is very well-stocked with gently used books for adults and youth and is tidy and organized....
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Amazing Pen Pal Visits Santa at the North Pole!

In our November issue we shared a story about My Amazing Pen Pal, a new business recently launched by Greg Trevors. Click here to read that article. Check out the Christmas episode below! Santa answers some questions that every child asks! Since we shared The Amazing Pen Pal story, Greg has appeared on...
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Sobeys Nutrition Events January 2016 Douglastown

Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what your Sobeys Dietitians are up to this month! Healthy Cooking with Chef Owen Gibson ($15) Thursday, January 7th 11 am - 1 pm Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our chef and get nutrition tips from our dietitian. Menu: Zesty Orange Poppy Seed Salad, Cioppino...
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Annual Christmas Candlelight Parade in Blackville

The Annual Christmas Candle Light Parade in Blackville will be held on Thursday, December 17th at 6:30 pm. Line up begins at the old village office parking lot at the corner of Main Street and Schaffer Lane. The parade will proceed up Main Street with the singing of Christmas carols...
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Miramichi Curling Club Holiday Hours

The Miramichi Curling Club would like to remind its members that the last night for regular league play will be on Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 and Juniors last night before Christmas will be Wednesday December 23rd, 2015. Leagues will start back up on Monday January 4th, 2016. Happy Holidays from...
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ELEMENTARY LITERACY INC. READING MENTORS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

There is a saying “it takes a village to raise a child” but Elementary Literacy Inc. (ELI) knows it can take a village to raise a reader. Last school year, over 950 students participated in their supplementary reading programs in nearly 150 elementary schools in New Brunswick. During the school...
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Miramichi Rocks 2 Starts January 16th

Miramichi Rocks 2 will start Saturday January 16th, 2016. Registrations are now open. Registration forms are available at The Goodie Shop Restaurant or by emailing . The first night all contestant scores will be by judges only and the top 20 will advance on with no eliminations until the the final night....
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Book Review: “Drive-by Saviours” by Chris Benjamin

by James M. Fisher, The Miramichi Reader Drive-by Saviours by Chris Benjamin (2010, Roseway Publishing) is the first novel from this Halifax writer. It is a fascinating, complex story involving two men from two different worlds, Mark in Toronto, Canada and Bumi in Makassar, Indonesia. Being an expatriate Torontonian living...
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17th Annual Mayor’s Concert

The 17th Annual Mayor's Concert A Christmas to Remember was held on Sunday December 13th at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Newcastle, under the direction of Susan Butler due to Mayor Gerry Cormier battling cancer. The event raised $3,057 which will go toward the Miramichi Emergency Centre for Women, Miramichi Youth...
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