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Local Blackville Churches Helping Families in Need This Christmas

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 9, 2014 /

For the past 11 years, Saint Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church in Blackville has collected toys and clothing for local youth in need at Christmastime. Last year, the parish collected gifts for 13 children from seven families. Families remain anonymous; tags are placed on a Christmas tree with the age, gender and size of the child marked. Once…

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Miramichi Elects Tony (Bucket) Walsh

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 8, 2014 /

Voters took to the polls today for provincial by-elections and Tony (Bucket) Walsh has been elected to the position of Councillor at Large for Miramichi. The position became vacant when Lisa Harris resigned from her position as Deputy Mayor to run as the Liberal Candidate for Miramichi Bay-Neguac in the recent provincial election. Below are…

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Miramichi Women of Influence Night award winners announced

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 4, 2014 /

The Women of Miramichi Entrepreneurial Network held their annual award gala on November 29, 2014. During their Women of Influence Night, several local women were celebrated for their contributions to the community. The awards features three categories; Female Entrepreneur of the Year, Female Professional Excellence of the Year, and the Women of Influence Award. The…

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Miramichi Curling Club to Host Men’s Open

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 4, 2014 /

  The Miramichi Curling Club (MCC) is hosting a Men’s Open event on January 9th, 10th and 11th, 2015. The entry fee is $160 per team which includes being guaranteed three games, a Meet & Greet, Saturday Dinner and prizes. Come try the ice in time for the Men’s Provincial Wildcard scheduled for January 16-18! The deadline to…

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The Gift of Creativity

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 4, 2014 /

Are you looking for a great Christmas gift? This year why not open the hearts and minds of the people you love with the gift of creativity. Kidplayhouse Productions Inc. (KPH) is offering Gift Certificates for any of their classes including: Piano Violin Writing Coaching Puppets and More! for kids 6-8 Intermediate Theatre Arts – for…

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Sports Wall of Fame Inductees Announced

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 2, 2014 /

The Board of Directors of the City of Miramichi Sports Wall of Fame has selected six (6) honourees  and one (1) team to be inducted to the wall on Friday, February 20, 2015 at th…

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Curling Promotion

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 2, 2014 /

The Miramichi Curling Club is holding a promotion that allows new or rejoining members to curl for free on Monday nights until Christmas and then be able to join at 60% of regular dues for the rest of the season. You will also receive a free curling broom for joining! Monday night, which is mixed […]

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Christmas Fire Safety Reminder

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 2, 2014 /

With Christmas fast approaching, December is a great month to brush up on your fire safety and prevention knowledge. With a little precaution and the right tips, you can make sure the fire stays in the fireplace where it belongs this holiday season. If you prefer using a natural Christmas tree, be sure to check…

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Timberwolves Maintain Presence in CJHL Top 20

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 2, 2014 /

Once again two clubs in the Maritime Hockey League (MHL) were recognized in the weekly Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Top 20 Rankings, and once again those two clubs were the Woodstock Slammers and Miramichi Timberwolves. The Slammers continued their dominance over the MHL this week and it was reflected in this week’s rankings. By…

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Nominees Sought for Community Service Award for Volunteers

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 2, 2014 /

City Council has established an award to provide for the suitable recognition and acknowledgement of long-standing voluntary community service through the bestowal of a Community Service Award for Volunteers. Completed nomination forms for consideration of deserving recipients must be received at City Hall by Monday, December 15, 2014 Nomination forms can be obtained at City…

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Celebrate the season with the Living Christmas Tree

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 1, 2014 /

It’s already December and the annual Living Christmas Tree event is just around the corner. The Point Church, formerly Newcastle Baptist Church, will be presenting their 30th annual concert at their 582 King George Highway location at 7:00 every day from Wednesday, December 3 to Sunday, December 7. This year’s event, “Christmas Hope,” welcomes everyone,…

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Psychic Medium Michelle Russell coming to Boiestown

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 1, 2014 /

Is there a message waiting for you? Renowned Psychic Medium Michelle Russell is coming to Boiestown as a part of her 2014 Healing Communities East Coast Tour. Michelle will be at the Boiestown Lions Club this Thursday evening December 4th, 2014 from 7 to 9 pm. Experience Michelle’s down-to-earth and bubbly energy and her extraordinary ability to…

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Volunteer Mentors Wanted in Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 1, 2014 /

The New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) is a provincial non-profit organization that works to ensure that people with an intellectual disability, with the support of their families, have the option to choose the supports they need to live meaningful lives and participate in their communities as valued and contributing members. NBACL is piloting…

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