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Matt Mott Reading & Book Signing

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 16, 2015 /

An enthusiastic audience showed up to the James M Hill (JMH) Learning Commons in the school library in Chathom on Tuesday May 12th to hear Miramichi writer Matt Mott read from his debut collection of horror stories, Finding Woods. Matt was born and raised on the Miramichi. He graduated from JMH in 2004 as the class valedictorian and continued his education at…

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Children’s Program Announced For Spring Fest

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 15, 2015 /

Mango Program partners with Rotary Club to offer family activities.MIRAMICHI – The Rotary Club of Newcastle announced today that the Miramichi Mango Team has partnered with them to organize the family activities that will take place during the festival. The central location for these activities will be behind the Kin Center (old town hall) on Ledden Street.A […]

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Film-Maker Selim Ozcan Back on the River

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 15, 2015 /

By Sandra Bunting After 26 years of travelling through more than 180 countries, Selim Ozcan has decided to stop for awhile in order to start writing and to organise his films. He also wants to create a Canadian-based charity in order to consolidate and structure his humanitarian projects. He will make his plans public for…

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Submission Call Giv’er Miramichi June 2015

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 14, 2015 /

We want to hear from you! From new business start-ups and fundraising endeavours to childhood memories and your favourite recipes, there’s a place for you in the pages of Giv’er Miramichi! Send us your stories and photos to be published and shared with readers from all over the greater Miramichi region! Email: Now in…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, May 14, 2015

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 14, 2015 /
Bill Seymour with a nice striped bass caught last week

There are still some spring salmon in the system, but they are getting ready to pack their bags for their trip to sea.  Striped bass are beginning to hit stride and should shift to a higher gear as the water warms.  There are some black trout to be had, and it won’t be long before…

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Upcoming Events at Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 14, 2015 /

Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum  On May 30th there will be a Community Yard Sale & Market! From 9am – 12 Noon.  Book your table $10 per table or donate items to the museum!  Call: 506-369-7214 On Saturday June 6th there will be a 2015 Tribute Fundraising Dinner.  In Honour of H.S. Gill and Sons […]

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Fundraiser for Community Centre – Chatham Head

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 13, 2015 /

The Chatham Head Rec Centre Committee hosted their annual Spring Breakfast and Yard Sale on Saturday May 9th in the Rec Centre. After finding lots of treasures for sale in the many yard sale tables, hungry shoppers could sit down to a filling country breakfast. You can view more photos from the event online at Mighty Miramichi Photo…

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Rotary of Chatham Honours & Awards

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 13, 2015 /

The Rotary Club of Chatham honoured outstanding people of Miramichi at the 35th Annual Honours & Awards Night on Saturday, May 9th at the Rodd Miramichi. Receiving the Paul Harris Fellow Award for their dedication to their communities through volunteering and vocation were Ron Cronkhite, Dewey Gillespie and Cathy Sherrard. Rotary was founded by Paul Harris in 1905…

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Miramichi Rural School Playground Fundraiser

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 12, 2015 /
Miramichi Rural School

The Miramichi Rural Home and School association is working hard to raise funds for their new playground project. As part of those efforts a Ladies Night was held on Friday, May 8th  at the Black River Hall. Everything from Tupperware and crafts to leisure and beauty supplies were available to help busy women pamper themselves and simplify their lives. Below are a few photos…

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MVHS Students Build Washer Boxes

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 12, 2015 /

Miramichi Valley High School carpentry students and their teacher, Raymond Innes, pose in front of a wall of washer toss boxes and score-holders. These students, under the supervision of Mr. Innes, built all the boxes and score-keepers for the upcoming tournament, as well as painting the washers they are holding in Rotary colors. Materials for […]

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Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser Variety Show

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 12, 2015 /

There will be a variety show fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the CWL Hall in White Rapids starting at 7 pm. All proceeds will go toward the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) Walk for a Cure. Local entertainment includes singers, dancers and actors. Fudge, sugar cones, chips, pop and water will be sold…

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Council Update from Tony (Bucket) Walsh

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 11, 2015 /

Hi everyone, as I said I would I kept my ears and eyes opened and my mouth shut(as best I could) while learning the ropes. I have been named chairperson of Public Works and co-chair of Leisure and Recreation. I also sit on on the Chatham Historical Committee for Business and the Chatham Library Committee. […]

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Provincial & Federal Funds to Repair Centennial Bridge

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 11, 2015 /

The provincial and federal governments will partner to fund repair work for the Centennial Bridge in Miramichi. The work is planned over the next nine years and will receive funding consideration of up to $44.2 million from the provincial government as part of its Strategic Infrastructure Initiative and up to $38.6 million from the federal…

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