Giv'er Miramichi

Royals Visit Ironmen

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 18, 2015 /

The Miecon Ironmen entertain the Fredericton Royals tonight, June 18, at Ironmen Field. Game time 7:30. Veteran Kevin Bowes takes to the hill for the Ironmen
On Saturday, the Ironmen journey to the Port City for a pair against the Saint John Alpines st…

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June Update

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 16, 2015 /

Hello, its time for another council update! I hope everyone is enjoying the nicer weather we are getting finally. The Bass Tournament was well recieved and from the feedback we are getting it will be bigger and better next year. There will be a lot of construction on the Miramichi this summer so i am […]

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MVHS Prom Held

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 16, 2015 /

Hundreds of people lined the drive at Miramichi Valley High School under a clear blue sky last night to catch a glimpse of the class of 2015 and their dates as they made their grand entrance to prom. The graduates arrived in everything from transports, sports cars and jeeps, to horses and a large party bus as…

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ALS Walk Raises Funds & Awareness

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 15, 2015 /

The ALS Walk was held on Saturday June 13th at French Fort Cove. Wendy Cook, Coordinator for the event since 2009, passed over the reins this year to Maggie Hawkes- Stothart. Maggie knows the importance of finding a cure. Her dad, John Hawkes recently passed way from ALS. The event provided a full afternoon with entertainment by Adam…

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James M Hill Grads Celebrate Prom

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 13, 2015 /

Hundreds of people lined the driveway at James M Hill High School earlier this evening to watch the class of 2015 make their grand entrance into the school. The prom held Friday, June 12th had students arriving in boats, antique cars, and lines of limos, looking very stylish in their formal attire. Click to enlarge the images below,…

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Ironmen Drop 3-2 Decision to Royals

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 13, 2015 /

the Miecon Ironmen were defeated 3-2 by the Fredericton Royals on Friday. The Ironmen only managed two hits, a double by Jimmy Russell and an RBI single by Robert Gallant. Nick Hardy had the other RBI for the Ironmen. Jamie Walls tossed a complete game only giving up one earned run in taking the loss. […]

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NSER Students Celebrate Prom

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 12, 2015 /

Students of North and South Esk Regional High School and their dates danced under a garden theme at their prom last night, Thursday June 11th. The class began lining up at the Boom Road Pentecostal Church before making their way to the school for their grand entrance in everything from a grand coach and golf…

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Contest

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 12, 2015 /

Tuesday, June 16th – Friday, June 19th, 2015 Did it feel like something was missing in the Miramichi Region last summer? We thought so too, but guess what? The Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival is back, and we have just the package for you to come spend the night here and enjoy all the festivities. One […]

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Royals Defeat Ironmen 6-1

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 12, 2015 /

The Fredericton Royals used a 3 run first inning to defeat the Miecon Ironmen 6-1 on Thursday. Jeff McCarthy continued his hot hitting for the Ironmen with 2 singles while Kris Keating, with a double, and Nick Hardy had the only other Ironmen hits. Darren Hardy drove in the Ironmen run with a sac fly.. […]

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 11, 2015

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 11, 2015 /
Photo by Dave Ingersol

After a hectic month of chasing striped bass, the river is gradually beginning to move into its more traditional angling modes.  There are a few bright salmon starting to come into the system and anglers are picking up some trout here and there.  The gaspereaux fishermen are tending their nets.  Local anglers are slowly beginning…

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United Churches Celebrate 90 Years

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 11, 2015 /

On Wednesday June 10th United Churches of Canada celebrated their 90th Anniversary. To mark the occasion, congregations were invited to celebrate their presence in the community by ringing their church bells 90 times. The time set for the bell ringing was 10:30 am in all time zones. This time was chosen because the inaugural service celebrating the formation…

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Garden Space Available at Local Community Garden

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 11, 2015 /

Do you crave fresh vegetables but don’t have tools or space to make your own garden? The North Bartholomew Road Community Garden has space available in their nice, fertile, tilled garden, which is about one-quarter acre in size. Later this week, gardeners are planting potatoes, corn, onions, carrots, and beets and they believe there might…

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Newcastle Farmers Market Something for Everyone

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 11, 2015 /

Every Friday from 10 am until 2 pm, the Newcastle Farmers Market offers something for everyone at the Lindon Recreation Centre, 487 King George Highway. This one-stop market has a long history of drawing a large crowd every week, especially those seeking plenty of speedy affordable options for their lunch break. From sausage on a bun to full hot and cold…

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