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Doug’s 2013 Christmas Shopping List

With the fishing season over and equipment taken care of, I’ll wrap up another year 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”...
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Here We Grow Again!

Lorelei Sturgeon Bell If your business is new or expanding, whether you're building a piece on or adding a new product line we want to hear about it! Giv'er Miramichi wants to celebrate your successes and accomplishments with you and let others know there are lots...
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Employee of the Month: D’Arcy Matchett

D'Arcy Matchett We're finding valued local employees who really GIV'ER and contribute to the community, in spite of their disability. Introducing D'Arcy Matchett: Medical Condition: Chron's and Ankylosing Spondilitus Education & Work Experience: Journeyman "Red Seal" cook, NBCC Moncton; Criminal Justice Program (Honours), NBCC Miramichi Current...
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Congratulations! 63rd Wedding Anniversary!

Congratulations to Edith and Laurie Black on their 63rd Wedding Anniversary! Family and friends are invited to help them celebrate at 2 pm this Sunday November 10th at the Seamans hospital in Douglastown. Everyone welcome! Laurie is also celebrating his 93rd birthday this month.
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WOMEN Network’s 2nd Awards Gala Tickets on Sale

Click to enlarge. Tickets are now on sale for the Miramichi Women of Influence Night. This will be the WOMEN network’s second Awards Gala and will feature several award categories designed to applaud Miramichi area women for their accomplishments in both career and personal lives. The finalists...
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Trick or Treat

Pumpkins of different shapes and sizes, all their eyes flickering in my direction. By Jules Keenan I walk up the walkway in anticipation. It is lined with pumpkins of different shapes and sizes, all their eyes flickering in my direction. The spider webs on the dead flowers that only weeks...
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On The Water

With angling season over, one way to stay close to the water during the winter is to join a fly-tying and/or salmon conservation group.  When you hit the water next spring, you’ll feel more a part of the whole process.  Either is a good way to further interest in the...
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On The Water

With angling season over, one way to stay close to the water during the winter is to join a fly-tying and/or salmon conservation group.  When you hit the water next spring, you’ll feel more a part of the whole process.  Either is a good way to further interest in the...
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Tim Hortons Smile Cookies Campaign Raises Over $18,000!

Way to go! The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Project raised a whopping $18,018 locally this year! Photo from left to right: Randy Urquhart - Project Manager, Steve Myles - Treasurer Miramichi Kinsmen, Tom King - President Miramichi Kinsmen & Heather Shaddick - General Manager all Miramichi Tim Hortons Locations. Awesome...
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Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Registration

The Salvation Army Christmas Hamper registration is scheduled for Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Family Service Office, 231 Pleasant Street in Newcastle. Singles, couples and families eligible to register are those who live on the West Side of the river...
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Women’s Institute to Host Annual Christmas Craft Sale

The Blackville Women’s Institute will be hosting their annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 9 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. This year, the sale will be held at the Blackville Community Centre, located at 12 South Bartholomew Road. As in previous years, hot-dogs, pop, tea, coffee and donuts...
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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 24, 2013

We are down to the last few days on the Bartibog, Burnt Church and Tabusintac Rivers which close October 29.  Then it is official.  The angling season for the Miramichi is over for another year.  So enjoy the final few days “on the water”. Ralph Goodwin...
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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 24, 2013

We are down to the last few days on the Bartibog, Burnt Church and Tabusintac Rivers which close October 29.  Then it is official.  The angling season for the Miramichi is over for another year.  So enjoy the final few days “on the water”. Ralph Goodwin with one of 4...
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