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Hospice Miramichi hosts the 3rd Annual “A Taste of Chocolate” in February

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 17, 2014 /

Hospice Miramichi will be presenting the 3rd Annual “A Taste of Chocolate” Saturday, February 8th as part of the Miramichi White Gold Festival. This year’s event, once again held at The Rodd Miramichi River – A Rodd Signature Hotel, will feature world acclaimed humorist, author and storyteller Nils Ling. Tickets for the event at $30…

Open House at new Fire Station

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 17, 2014 /

The public is invited to attend an Open House on Saturday, January 18 from 10:00 am – 2 pm at Fire Station #1, 276 Dalton Avenue.

Annual White Gold Dinner/ Concert

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 15, 2014 /

The annual White Gold Dinner/ Concert hosted by the 57th Miramichi Folksong Festival will be held Sunday February 9th beginning at 6 pm at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Blvd. A Roast Beef Supper will be followed by an evening of wonderful music hosted by Susan Butler and featuring: Friends with Heart Ian &…

3rd Annual Blackville Power Track Biker Rally Announced

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 14, 2014 /

Attention all motorcycle junkies… The 3rd Annual Power Track Biker Rally will take place on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16, 2014.  The rally will be held at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge, 336 MacLaggan Drive in Blackville. Friday night will have live entertainment, followed by a Saturday filled with food, drink, fun and games… […]

Tonight is the First Night for Miramichi Idol… Catch it at the Wing!

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 4, 2014 /

Contestants perform in a live competition open to all ages! Must be a resident of the Miramichi or surrounding areas to participate! This contest will run for 10 weeks, on Saturday evenings at 8pm beginning January 4, 2014 at Mirawood Cafe at the Wing, 65 King Street! In case of a storm delay, the weeks…

MSA 60th Annual Boston Dinner

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 2, 2014 /

 Please join us at the Miramichi Salmon Association’s 60th Annual Boston Dinner and Symposium.  This year we will celebrate the MSA capital campaign, “Campaign 60”, and  honor its leaders, Manley Price and Bud Bird.. The Boston Dinner generates operating funds essential for the MSA to meet its conservation goals, and is our only U.S. fundraising event. […]

DEW Awarded New Contract

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 18, 2013 /

The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, and the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., Minister of National Defence, announced a contract award to DEW Engineering and Development ULC, of Ottawa, for mobile workspaces under the Medium Support Vehicle System project. “These contracts for the new mobile workspaces will help sustain over…

Greater Blackville Resource Centre Launches Christmas Fundraising Campaign

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 6, 2013 /

With Christmas quickly approaching, the Greater Blackville Resource Centre is looking for donations to brighten the holiday season for their clients in need.

Breakfast with Santa and Parade of Lights this Saturday

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 5, 2013 /

Santa Claus is coming to Blackville this Saturday! From 8:00am to 11:00am, join the big guy for Breakfast with Santa at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall, 105 Main Street. Breakfast includes bacon, eggs, toast, tea/coffee and juice. The price for adults is $6, and $3 for children.

Local Churches Helping Children in Need This Christmas

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 5, 2013 /

For the past ten years, Saint Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church in Blackville has collected toys and clothing for local youth in need at Christmastime. This year, the parish will be collecting gifts for thirteen children from seven families.

Blackville Home & School to host Annual Christmas Home Tours

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 27, 2013 /

The Blackville Home & School Association’s 11th Annual Christmas Home Tours will be held this Saturday, November 30. Participating homes will be open for viewing from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, with refreshments following at the school cafeteria. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Blackville Credit Union, Bernice Hair Styling, Forever Young Aesthetics and Blackville […]

Sobeys Nutrition Events Schedule for December

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 27, 2013 /

Here is the schedule of nutrition events happening at Sobeys Douglastown in December. Please feel free to share with others or post in your workplace. The theme of this month’s Taste and Learn class is “Holiday Desserts”. Join us to find out how you can make simple, delicious desserts that are just a little bit…

Striped Bass Pose a Serious Threat to Salmon Smolts

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 27, 2013 /

Striped Bass Pose a Serious Threat to Salmon Smolts – Unrestricted Fishing Season for Striped Bass is Urged Miramichi Salmon Association Press Release; Monday, November 25, 2013 The Miramichi Salmon Association (MSA) is gravely concerned about the huge number of striped bass spawning in the Miramichi River estuary with estimates as high as 400,000 of […]