Giv'er Miramichi, Author at Giver on the River

99.3 The River Summer Deck Series for the 2019 Year

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 29, 2019 /

The 99.3 The River Summer Deck Series kicks off for the 2019 season on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019. The event is hosted by John O’Shea, and for 8 straight weeks, they will be featuring local and East Coast Country/Roots artists on the deck of 99.3 The River, located at 396 Pleasant Street in Miramichi (Newcastle).
Tickets for each event are only $5 and all you need to bring is your lawn chair. In the event of rain, the Summer Deck Series will be moved to the Club 10 – Royal Canadian Legion Branch #10, located at 20 Fountain Head Lane, above the Goodie Shop Restaurant.

Cradle to Career Miramichi Preventing Summer Learning Loss in Students

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 28, 2019 /

The Newcastle Rotary Club is donating funds to help children improve literacy this summer. Last year Miramichi was the first city in New Brunswick to launch a city-wide campaign to reduce summer learning loss. This year Cradle to Career Miramichi is further enhancing their efforts and they are working with Frontier College to offer free summer camps for children who are struggling with reading.

Remembering the Summer of 1685!

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 27, 2019 /

This year marks the 350th anniversary of the establishment of Fortress Ste-Croix on the Northwest branch of the Miramichi, in 1669 by administrator, fur trader, and fisherman, Richard Denys. Le centre scolaire/communautaire Carrefour Beausoleil, in partnership with Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated and the Friends of Beaubears Island, plan to commemorate this event.

Camp Sheldrake – Building Leaders and lasting Friendships for 20 years

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 26, 2019 /

Camp Sheldrake is an overnight outdoor adventure summer camp for youth and teens that offers leadership building, hiking, archery, canoeing, arts and crafts and so much more. It is situated on 150 acres in Bartibog, boasts two waterfronts, several kilometers of woodland trails and overlooks the beautiful Miramichi River. This year it is celebrating it’s 20th year of existence.

Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers Recipient – Joseph René Réjean Smith, CD

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 24, 2019 /

René Smith, Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 3 Chatham member recently received the Governor General of Canada, Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.

Miramichi to Host the National Men’s Baseball Championship

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 22, 2019 /

The Chatham Miramichi Honda Ironmen and the host committee are proud to present the 2019 BIGS Seeds Men’s National Championship, August 22-25. The City of Miramichi looks forward to hosting the event and making the experience a memorable one for all teams, players, staff, and fans.

Miramichi Evening Market

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 21, 2019 /

Looking for somewhere new to check out and buy from local?? Come one and all out to see the new Miramichi Evening Market! Beginning every Thursday evening all summer long from June 27th to August 29th, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All around Water Street in Miramichi East (Chatham) in the Historic Chatham Business District.

2019 / 14th Annual Miramichi Salmon Association’s Salmon Classic

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 20, 2019 /

The 2019 / 14th Annual Miramichi Salmon Association’s Salmon Classic date has been set from July 7th to 10th, 2019. This fantastic event features the following: 3 days of salmon fishing at 5 different salmon pools, delicious lunches, guide services, your fishing license and an informal and fun welcome dinner with meet and greet.

Community Revival in Atlantic Canada – John Norman

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 19, 2019 /

Join City of Miramichi Mayor Adam Lordon as he greets Keynote Speaker John Norman on Monday, June 24th at 6:30 pm at the Vogue Theatre. John Norman is the dynamic young mayor of Bonavista, NL who has been credited with turning his community into a “mecca for millennial”

Miramichi Senior Citizens Home Inc. Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 18, 2019 /

The Miramichi Senior Citizens Home Inc. is in need of volunteers to join their team. They are in need of people with the delivery of hot nutritious meals to members of the Miramichi community through their Meals and Wheels program.

Two Day Paint Getaway with Edie Szabo-Englehart

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 17, 2019 /

Register by June 30th for this two day paint event! Over the course of the weekend you will create two beautiful oil paintings to bring home, that you painted yourself, meet new friends and have lots of fun! Homemade breakfast and lunch will be served both days along with dinner on Saturday. After dinner we’ll enjoy a 2 hour boat cruise aboard the Max Aitken from leaving from Ritchie Wharf.

Gospel Concert at the Saint James and Saint John United Church

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 17, 2019 /

The 3rd Annual Gospel Concert at the Saint James and Saint John United Church will be on Saturday evening, June 22nd, beginning at 7 pm. Featuring a variety of performers. Tickets are $10.

2nd Annual Stephen “Steve” Lee Morris Memorial Bike Run

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 16, 2019 /

The 2nd Annual Stephen “Steve” Lee Morris Memorial Bike Run will be taking place on Saturday, July 6th, 2019. Classic and Antique cars are also welcome to join the bikes and follow them.