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Volleyball Registration

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 29, 2013 /
Miramichi Volleyball Registration

Volleyball Registration Information The Miramichi Volleyball Association will once again be conducting instructional clinics on Saturdays at Miramichi Valley High School (MVHS). Registration will take place Saturday September 7 at the MVHS gymnasium from 9 – 11:30 am. September 7th will also be the first day for the clinics. Athletes aged 8-10 (grades 3,4 and…

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School Supplies Drive

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 27, 2013 /
School Supplies Drive

School Supplies Drive! On August 29th from 10 am – 3 pm, come out to the Queen Elizabeth Square in the Newcastle Business District for a BBQ and to help fill a car with school supplies! All proceeds will go to Harkins schools right here on the Miramichi! School supplies needed: Pencils/Pens Pencil cases Paper Binders…

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Blackville Resource Centre Receives Grant

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 24, 2013 / Comments Off on Blackville Resource Centre Receives Grant

The Greater Blackville Resource Centre has received a grant in the amount of $1,960 from the Department of Healthy and Inclusive Communities. These funds are in support of the centre’s community-driven project to increase access to healthy food, enhance food skills, and strengthen their community capacity. Southwest Miramichi MLA Jake Stewart announced at their fundraising […]

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Whoop ‘N Driver Weekend Starts Today

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 23, 2013 / Comments Off on Whoop ‘N Driver Weekend Starts Today

The 2nd Annual Whoop ‘N Driver Weekend takes place this weekend, Friday, August 23 to Sunday, August 25 at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge in Blackville. A weekend celebration of ATVing and the great outdoors! There will be live music on Saturday night with a beer garden. Weekend long ATV Scavenger Hunt! Saturday is Race Day! […]

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BHS Class of 1988 to Host 25 Year Reunion

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 23, 2013 / Comments Off on BHS Class of 1988 to Host 25 Year Reunion

The Blackville High School Class of 1988 will host their 25 Year Reunion this weekend, Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24, beginning with a “Hot Tub Time Machine” at Wanda & Perry Underhill’s house on Church Street in Blackville starting at 7pm. Bring your food & beverages, as well as some pictures of back […]

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Miramichi Men’s Fastpitch Final Week

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 22, 2013 /
Miramichi Men's Fastpitch action: Stephen Boulay makes a grab in the outfield, dashing the hopes of the Douglasfield Dodgers.

Miramichi Men’s Fastpitch Week 14 by Shawn McCarthy As the Miramichi Men’s Fastpitch season draws to a close, the action continued into the final game Monday night. The Nelson ‘Days Inn’ Red Sox and the Douglasfield Dodgers had it out, as the Sox looked to tie their old rivals, the Miramichi ‘Towne Ford’ Rangers for…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 22, 2013

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 22, 2013 / Comments Off on Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 22, 2013

There is still plenty of water in all of the rivers which is not making getting to the water an easy chore.  However, this is a much better scenario for August than the traditional low and warm water of an usual August.  At least it is good for the fish.  There are not many fresh […]

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Miramichi Scottish Festival this Weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 21, 2013 /
Miramichi Scottish Festival August 23-25th,2013

The Miramichi Scottish Festival happens this weekend, August 23-25th,2013. Come out and enjoy our Scottish Culture! The Miramichi Scottish Festival kicks off Friday evening August 23rd with the Tartan Ball at the Rodd Miramichi Hotel. The festivities get under way with a Meet and Greet at 6 pm, followed by the Candlelight Tartan Dinner from 7…

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The Man Who Sold Hot Dogs

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 21, 2013 /
Open for business

The Man Who Sold Hot Dogs Author Unknown There was a man who lived by the side of the road and sold hot dogs. He was hard of hearing, so he had no radio. He had trouble seeing, so he had no newspapers. But he sold good hot dogs. He put up signs on the…

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Fall Back into a Healthy Routine

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 21, 2013 /
snack lunch

by Margaret Young, RD, MSc Sobeys Registered Dietitian Fall is often thought of as a “new year”. It marks the end of summer and the start of routine. This feeling isn’t just for those who are going back to school after a summer off. Fall is a great time for both children and adults to…

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Blackville Soccer Club Receives Grant

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 21, 2013 / Comments Off on Blackville Soccer Club Receives Grant

The Blackville Soccer Club was recently provided a grant in the amount of $3,500 in support of the Learn to Play Soccer Project. This GO NB grant is provided through the Sport and Recreation Branch of the Department as part of the Cananda-New Brunswick Bilateral Agreement to Advance Sport Participation. The Province of New Brunswick […]

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Province Investing in Blackville Park

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 20, 2013 / Comments Off on Province Investing in Blackville Park

At a press conference today in Blackville, Premier David Alward, along with MLA Jake Stewart and mayor Matt Sturgeon, announced that the New Brunswick government is investing $75,000 in improvements to the community park. “Investing in community infrastructure projects that promote healthy living is a key part of our government’s plan to rebuild New Brunswick […]

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Community Wellness & Recreation Fall/Winter Brochure

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 20, 2013 /
City of Miramichi

The Fall/Winter Brochure for Miramichi Community Wellness and Recreation is now available. Inside you will find facility schedules, special events, contacts, program information, etc. Check out the pool times, Le Petit Tennis, Youth Programs, Public Sk…

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