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Marty Reaches her Goal!

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 28, 2014 /

Seven year old Marty Dunn of Keenans saved enough money to buy her very own four-wheeler! Proud parents, Sheri and Neal Dunn, recently posted a special thanks on Facebook to everyone who bought lemonade from one of Marty’s MANY lemonade stands. She raised the money by also having a yard sale where she sold her…

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Submissions Welcome: Poetry, Photos, & More!

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 27, 2014 /

We love it when submissions from two different people come in that were meant to go together. This stunning photo of the Miramichi River by moonlight from Jason Irving is the perfect backdrop for the poem by Elizabeth McGrath. Send your submissions of photography, poetry, short stories, or articles about people, businesses, and organizations who…

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Do You Believe in Magic?

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 27, 2014 /

The poor skunk the team passed on the road to Game 1 didn’t survive but the Ironmen not only survived – they prevailed. Winning 4 of the final 5 games, the Ironmen were declared the New Brunswick Senior Baseball League Champions for 2013. Playing before a packed house at Ironmen Field another magical moment was […]

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Backbeat Bohemian: Tara Jardine

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 27, 2014 /

Tara Jardine’s family jokes that she should have been born 40 years earlier. That’s because the 24 year old self-taught artist draws most of her inspiration from the music and movies of the 60’s and 70’s. She carries herself with a quiet confidence you mightn’t expect from someone her age but her “old soul” is…

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Kim’s Corner: Be Careful Who You Kiss!

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 26, 2014 /

Digging for information relative to oral health and associated topics, I was surprised to learn a single kiss had the potential of sharing over 500 different types of disease-causing germs and viruses. According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a professional association of more than 35,000 general dentists, “Not knowing who you are kissing […]

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Community Helping Children – School Supply Drive

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 26, 2014 /

Based on  last years success, Dickison Pharmasave is pleased to host the 2nd Annual Community Helping Kids event with a back to school supply  drive. This event will have a Nissan vehicle donated for usage from Trevors Nissan as the community will try to fill the vehicle with school supplies. The community is encouraged to […]

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The Miramichi Naturalists’ Club

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 26, 2014 /

by Peter Gadd If you’re a Miramichier, count yourself lucky! As you can see from the photos, we’re surrounded by so much of the natural world, and have wonderful opportunities to learn about it and appreciate it by exploring and sharing our experiences. If you want to enjoy the company of individuals with similar interests,…

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Quali-Dent Dental Clinic’s Improvement in Dental-Patient Interaction

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 25, 2014 /

Drs. Gauthier, Marchand & Mahabir and their Professional Team In today’s world, more people are demanding quick and easy access to the information they seek. The business world cannot underestimate the importance of technological breakthroughs. Although it is well recognized that there are major issues to be addressed by the explosion of new technologies, progressive…

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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Event in Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 25, 2014 /

Miramichi Emergency Centre for Women Inc is very pleased to announce they will be hosting a Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Event on September 1, 2014. The Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event is a fun way for men to raise awareness in their community about the detrimental effect of violence against women.…

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Timberwolves Make Trade

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 25, 2014 /
Miramichi Timberwolves

Yesterday the MHL announced that the Miramichi Timberwolves had dealt defenseman Bailey Webster and Evan Millman to the Summerside Western Capitals in exchange for forward Zach Beaton, defenseman Tucker White and future considerations. Webster and Millman are both entering their 17 year old seasons and hail from Kensington and Alberton, PEI respectively. As well, they…

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Third Annual Whoop ‘N Driver Weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 22, 2014 /

The 3rd Annual Whoop ‘N Driver Weekend will be held from Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24 at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge, 336 MacLaggan Drive in Blackville. Friday evening there will be a poker run. Registration starts at 7:00pm, $10 per hand. The Run starts at 8:00pm leaving from Whooper Lounge. Run length is […]

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 21, 2014

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 21, 2014 /
Ledges guide Dan Despres and Terry Cox with one of the many salmon Terry and his wife Trudy hooked while at Ledges.

Last weekend’s rain produced a fresh batch of water and seemingly, a little bump of fish. It also made the older fish in the system more active. With the trapnets up as a preventative measure, there has been no actual numbers recorded so we are back to a hope mode as this should normally be…

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Premier to Open Nelson Fair

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 20, 2014 /

An event 200 years in the making, the Remembering Nelson Fair will take place this weekend, August 22-24. Three years ago a group of enterprising residents of the former village of Nelson-Miramichi assembled with the idea of hosting a series of community gatherings leading to a grand homecoming in 2014, the parish of Nelson’s bicentenary.…

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