Giv'er Miramichi
This is a poem about my grandfather, George Martin. He was a Merchant Marine during WWII. Another Lucky Break Before we knew, he was the Vaseline Kid A southpaw, a featherweight, in the Atlantic Fleet Before that, he sold newspapers on the corner Slouched in his chair, his teeth in a shot glass He greeted…
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The Makers Market is an exhibition, a community celebration and the perfect way to spend the first Sunday afternoon of June.
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As a registered Nurse Practitioner, I see people every day with various health concerns ranging from general lack of energy, extreme fatigue, digestive issues, insomnia, various aches and pains, mood issues – you name it! People look to me for advice on how to feel better and feel better now! The first thing I want…
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The Miramichi Shrine Facts & Figures Unit is once again hosting the Sterling Manderville Memorial Annual Golf Classic at the Miramichi Golf Club. Sterling Manderville is the one who started this fun tournament. He loved the Shriners, and loved being a part of the help and support provided to the children. As an avid golfer,…
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MIRAMICHI – This week was pretty slow for angling and pretty fast for all rivers in the system. Last weekend’s rain brought rivers to extremely levels, some not seen here in many years. Not only were they high, but they were raging beyond flood stages. If one had blindfolded an angler, put him on the…
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Smoke Signals (July 13, 1991 – July 13, 2016) Five and twenty years ago My last cigarette butt I did throw And as I watched it roll on the ground I said to myself, a new life I have found No more coughing and shortness of breath These symptoms will pass, along with the rest.…
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The city crews are diligently working to pick up all the limbs. Crews are now in the Douglastown area. Residents are reminded that the following rules shall apply for this clean up: Large branches and brush are to be placed at the edge of the roadway. The City will not be picking up branches that are not…
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Beginning Monday, May 15th you can visit the registration website to view the City of Miramichi’s Community Wellness & Recreation Department’s summer program line-up. Any individual, family, group or organization wishing to participate in any City of Miramichi Community Wellness & Recreation Department programs must complete a user profile prior to the advertised registration date.…
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By Anthony McLean With a month into the season of Spring, I like to check out tips and hints to use around my home. I found these ones to be worth sharing with readers. Each of them are simple and easy to make with ingredients that can be found in your home! Check them out,…
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You’re invited to this year’s minor hockey AGM on Monday May 15th at the MVHS Lecture Theatre at 7 pm. Agenda items are: current board members yearly reports, board elections plus possible constitution changes. If you would like to add anything to the agenda contact Dewey Somers at . The current constitution can be found…
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Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what our Sobeys Dietitians are up to this month! Monday, May 15th 6-8 pm Healthy Cooking with Chef Brian Matheson ($15) Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our chef and get nutrition tips from our dietitian. Menu: Peach and Arugula Salad with Crisped Goat Cheese, Asparagus and Chicken…
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HARKINS GRAD ’67 REUNION 2017 FRIDAY, JUNE 30: Tour of Harkins at 3-4 pm. Meet & Greet at the Kin Centre from 7-10 pm featuring DJ Ev Gray (Music of the 60s), finger food, a photo booth, contests and former teachers. $10 cover. Book launch of FORMER STUDENTS AND FACULTY of HARKINS HIGH (354pp.) SATURDAY,…
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by Jamie Alexander As soon as the snow melts, we start to think about that list of “must do” home projects that we started over the winter. And sometimes small things turn into a partial or full-scale renovation. Here is my process for a peaceful, organized renovation: PLAN! Think of this as the map with…
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