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TNB on Tour in Miramichi this Friday

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 15, 2015 /

See TNB’s You Play Beautifully this Friday night, September 18th at the Vogue Theatre, 50 Cunard Street in Chatham. The curtain rises at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 per person or $15 for students and are available at Brookdale Flower shop in Newcastle and Scott’s Pharmasave in Chatham.

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Challenge: Workplaces Supporting Community Food Banks

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 15, 2015 /

As a kick-off to Hunger Awareness Week, the Northumberland Food Security Network is challenging local workplaces to raise money and/ or collect food donations for our local food banks for four weeks between September 21st and October 19, 2015. In the Miramichi area, 11% of families do not have secure access to food (My Community at a…

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Napan Home & School Family Fun Day

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 14, 2015 /

The Napan Home and School hosted a fun family day on Saturday September 12th on the school grounds. The event provided fun for all ages with a BBQ, jumping castle, dress up booth, playground activities and bake sale. The event celebrates fall, kids return back to school, and the community coming together. Click to enlarge any of…

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Annual Fire Service Workshop Held

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 14, 2015 /

In a continuing effort to improve fire service training in New Brunswick, the annual Fire Service Workshop hosted by the New Brunswick Community College and the New Brunswick Association of Fire Chiefs happened over the weekend. The event was held Friday September 11th and Saturday September 12th at NBCC Miramichi, the Rodd Miramichi River pool, and…

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Book Review: Oatcakes and Courage by Joyce Grant-Smith

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 14, 2015 /

Oatcakes and Courage (2013, Quattro) by Joyce Grant-Smith was the 2013 co-winner of the Ken Klonsky Novella Contest. It’s 125 pages are filled with the tense, realistic story of a small ship (the Hector) of Scottish migrants bound for Pictou, Nova Scotia in 1773.

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Miramichi Accessible Transit Open House

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 14, 2015 /

Miramichi Accessible Transit (MAT) proudly hosted an Open House on Saturday September 12th with an official ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the facility. The new building, located at 21 Walsh Avenue in the Chatham Industrial Park, represents the first time MAT has been able to provide service from a permanent residence. The purchase of this building was made possible through the…

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Four Hours of French Fort Cove Endurance Race Big Success

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 14, 2015 /

The weather was perfect for the Four Hours of French Fort Cove Mountain Bike Marathon yesterday, Sunday September 13th. Thirty-nine riders from across New Brunswick ventured onto some of the most impressive single track in the province on a 10.6 km loop around the beautiful French Fort Cove trails. The event was divided up into team, male and female categories and…

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IHW 10th Anniversary featured WWE Hall of Famer

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 14, 2015 /

There was lots of excitement at the Innovative Hybrid Wresting (IHW) 10th Anniversary event at the Miramichi Curling Club on Saturday September 12th with special guest WWE Hall of Famer, Jake “The Snake” Roberts! Fans screamed and cheered as their favourite wrestlers took to the ring including Dick Durning, Fantana, Remi Petit and Julien Young. Jake “The Snake”…

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Community Photo Submissions

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 12, 2015 /

If you have photos, stories, tips or tidbits to share we always welcome your submissions to the print edition of Giv’er Miramichi. Send submissions to . For photos please send high resolution jpg’s (not resized for email) and remember to include your name for the photo credit and the location where the photo was taken or…

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Allergies and Dentistry

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 11, 2015 /

Allergic reactions are sensitivities to a specific substance, called an allergen, that makes contact with the skin, or is inhaled into the lungs, swallowed, or injected. Some allergic reactions are mild, while others can be severe and life-threatening. Allergic reactions often occur more frequently in people with a family history of allergies.

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Around the River this Weekend September 10th – 13th

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 10, 2015 /

Much cooler temperatures and periods of rain in the forecast for this weekend but still a lot of people planning Yard Sales. Click here to plan your route! If you are having a Yard Sale or a Craft or Bake Sale, you can add it to the list FREE of charge! Fingers crossed the rain holds…

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T-Wolves Home Opener Saturday Night

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 10, 2015 /

The wait is over! Your Miramichi Timberwolves are back for a brand new season of exciting play in the MHL starting this Saturday night when the South Shore Lumberjacks come to town! Game time is 7:30 PM at the Miramichi Civic Centre on the King George Hwy in Newcastle. Don’t miss out on the opening…

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Kids Fly for Free on Saturday

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 10, 2015 /

The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) Miramichi Flight 39 are hosting a COPA for Kids event this Saturday, September 12th, at the Miramichi Airport in Chatham. Kids can experience a flight with a qualified pilot free of charge from 10 am until 3 pm.

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