Giv'er Miramichi

Knights of Columbus Hosting St. Patrick’s Dance & Supper

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 9, 2015 /

The Father Barry Council Knights of Columbus is hosting a St. Patrick’s Dance and Supper on Friday, March 13 at their hall in Quarryville. A traditional corned beef and cabbage supper will take place at 7:00pm, with a dance following at 9:00pm. Music will be provided by Zack’s Band. Tickets are $15.00 each and must…

St. Agnes Hosting Stations of the Cross During Lent

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 7, 2015 /

The Anglican Parish of Derby and Blackville continues to host Love Was His Meaning: Stations of the Cross services every Friday during Lent at St. Agnes Anglican Church in Grey Rapids. Sessions were already held on February 20, February 27 and March 6. Following the services, a simple Lenten lunch will be held at the…

Recent Search for This Old Thing

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 5, 2015 /

Last month Bernie Colepaugh of the Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous shared a photo of an old item and asked if anyone knew what it was. We received a few responses. Some thought it was a bed warmer, that you put coal inside them, but most people thought it was a set of headlights for…

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride Is Coming To Napan

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 4, 2015 /

ne of Canada’s most recognized icons, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Musical Ride, will be performing at the Napan Agricultural Show fairgrounds on June 8th and 9th, 2015.

McCormack Descendant Seeks Family History

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 4, 2015 /

Fenton McCormack, a descendant of the McCormick family of Blackville, is looking for information about his ancestors.  He explains below: “My father, Fenton D. McCormick (spelled at the time) was born in 1912 to Fenton S. and Mary McCormick (nee McClaughlin) in Blackville. He had a sister by the name of Elizabeth that disappeared in…

Last Chance to View one of Galerie ARTcadienne’s Largest Exhibits

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 3, 2015 /

The Galerie ARTcadienne has been presenting one of its largest exhibits to date. Images of Acadie features work from the very well known Acadian artist, painter and illustrator, Nérée de Grâce. His paintings will be displayed until this Sunday, March 8th, 2015. Blending a luminous imagination with the realism of life in a not-so-distant past, the…

Blackville Rec Council Hosts Successful Community Skating Party

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 3, 2015 /

The Blackville Recreation Council hosted their annual free skating party for local youth on Friday, February 13. Over 75 skaters braved the cold weather and hit the ice for a couple hours of skating and family fun. Throughout the evening, 50 prizes were given out, including gift cards and certificates that were donated by local…

Fad Diet Victims: There is a Better Way

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 2, 2015 /

by Kayla Hébert, Sobeys Registered Dietitian Achieving a healthier lifestyle can be a challenge because everywhere we turn, there is a new book being released starring the newest “miracle diet” that promises quick weight loss. At some point in our lives, most of us have fallen victim to various fad diets. The biggest problem is…

Community Rallies to Rebuild Shelter Destroyed by Fire

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 1, 2015 /

In mid-January, a warming hut on the Dungarvon River, Trail 58 between Blackville and Doaktown, was completely destroyed by fire. The Mitchell Brook warming shelter had been used by many snowmobilers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Chris Hennessy, president of Miramichi Snowgoers Club 22, and a Blackville village councillor, said that the structure burned down sometime…

Members of Ministerial Advisory Committee on Atlantic Salmon Announced

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 28, 2015 /

Committee Experts to Tackle Issue of Low Atlantic Salmon Returns on East Coast February 27, 2015 – Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans announced the members of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Atlantic Salmon, created to advance Atlantic salmon conservation efforts. The advisory committee will include ten representatives from […]

Quit Smoking One Minute at a Time

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 27, 2015 /

By Alicia Quann Health Coach, Live Well! Bien Vivre! Making a healthy lifestyle change can mean something different for everyone. Whether it’s adding more vegetables to your diet, walking to work, taking 10 minutes out of the day to relax or taking that yoga class you have wanted to try. After a Christmas filled with…

Hanging Artwork in your Home

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 26, 2015 /

by Lauren Hare When it comes to buying art it’s easy to be inspired by colours, texture, and the beauty of the piece that you fall in love with, but, even the most beautiful piece of art can look just plain bad if hung incorrectly. This is something I’ve seen way too often, so here…

Sobeys Douglastown Food & Nutrition Events March 2015

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 25, 2015 /

March is Nutrition Month and Sobeys in Douglastown has a lot of Food and Nutrition events! On March 19th from 12-1 pm there will be a session focused on this year’s theme, eating 9-5. Sobeys Registered Dietitian Kayla Hebert will be talking about ways to make eating healthy at work easier. As always, there are…