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Brew up funds for your local Alzheimer Society
On September 21, World Alzheimer’s Day, the Alzheimer Society kicked off Coffee Break®, their largest nationwide fundraiser that simply asks participants to share a cup of coffee in exchange for a donation to their local Society. Each year, Coffee Break events in New Brunswick raise over $50 thousand and this...
Introducing Miramichi’s New Health Coach
Hi, my name is Marie-Pier Page, the new Health Coach for the Miramichi region. My work is focused on the Live Well | Bien Vivre program, which is a health initiative by Diabetes Canada in partnership with the Government of New Brunswick. Live Well | Bien Vivre is a free...
NBACL Awarded the 2017 Globe and Mail Employee Recommended Workplace
Left to right: Amanda Donahue, Sophie Woodley, Sarah Walsh and Tammy MacTavish The New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) is a provincial, non-profit organization that works with and on behalf of children and adults with an intellectual disability and their families. Established in 1957, NBACL...
Cathy Martin Photography
In the recent Fall 2017 Issue of Giv'er Miramichi magazine, we published a beautiful sunflower photo on our cover by local photographer Cathy Martin. Cathy always sends in a variety of photos that she "isn't sure if people will like", and they are always beautiful! Her photography has been featured...
Chatham Library Fall Programs
The Chatham Public Library are celebrating Canadian Public Libraries Month with a display of books by NB Authors and a Colouring Contest! They've also announced dates for their Fall Programs, along with a costume swap for Hallowe'en! Colouring Contest: October 3-October 21 We are hosting a colouring contest for all ages!...
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 5, 2017
NOTE RE The LAST TWO WEEKS: There was a problem with the column the last two weeks. There were gremlins in cyber space. Only some received the column. Then we discovered there was a problem, and re-sent it. Some received it twice and some did not receive it at all....
Miramichi Emergency Centre for Women Inc.
We believe that violence against women is unacceptable and that nobody deserves to be abused. We believe that children should not have to witness violence, nor live in fear. We believe that each woman has the right to decide for herself the direction of her life, according to her own...
Scott Knowles Memorial Hockey Pool
Scott Knowles The Rotary Club of Newcastle has announced that the Scott Knowles Memorial Hockey Pool is set to go for the 2017-2018 NHL season. The entry fees are: $20 for one, $50 for three, and $100 for seven. First prize is $1500. Second prize pays $750. Third prize will...
An Update on the UK Narrow Boat Named Miramichi
Hello Giv'er Miramichi! I thought it was about time I updated you on our progress with our continued cruising with Miramichi on The English Canals. Since my last report in August 2015 we have covered around a thousand miles of waterways. Since your City generously provided us with the Miramichi...
Rogersville Bluegrass Proudly Presents Bluegrass Grammy Nominee Claire Lynch And Her Band!
Dolly Parton credits singer-songwriter Claire Lynch as having “one of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today.” Long-recognized and praised as a creative force in acoustic music, Claire Lynch is a pioneer who continually pushes the boundaries of the bluegrass genre. Her career has been decorated with many...
Welcoming a New Business to the River – Kortney Patriquin, Nutrition and Wellness.
Hey There, I’m Kortney Patriquin! I am a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. I was born and raised here on the river and recently moved back to provide nutrition and wellness counselling to my community members. I provide one to one counselling in my office at Peak Performance or...
2017 Quilt Show and Market – Sept. 29-30
The Miramichi Quilt Guild cordially invites you to attend the 2017 Quilt Show and Market being held on Friday, Sept. 29 from 10am to 8pm and Saturday Sept. 30 from 10am to 5pm in the Exhibition Building at 24 Church Street, Miramichi, NB (Chatham) (use the John Street Entrance). Entry...
World Breastfeeding Week Oct 1-7, 2017 “Sustaining Breastfeeding Together”
Breastfeeding week is celebrated in Canada from October 1st to October 7th, 2017. This year’s theme “Sustaining Breastfeeding Together” highlights that a team effort is needed for the success of breastfeeding. Why is Breastfeeding important? Breastfeeding is recognized as the best source of nutrition for most infants. Mothers produce breast...