Giv'er Miramichi
Welcome to another year of Doug’s Fishing Report. A new angling season is upon us Saturday, and it looks like we might be able to head out, at least in some sections of the Miramichi system. With it being the Easter weekend, there could be a few Bunny “Sightings”. Maybe a streamer with “Rabbit Hair”…
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In 1864 Peter Mitchell, a lawyer, businessman, and politician from Newcastle, took his place among the group of individuals who came to be known as the Fathers of Confederation. After 1867, he would be heavily involved in the early governance of Canada, as the first Minister of Fisheries and later as an independent member of…
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THE 2017 NOTABLE ACTS PLAYWRITING CONTEST IS OFF AND RUNNING! The NotaBle Acts Theatre Company is once again searching for great new plays by New Brunswick playwrights, to be staged at our sixteenth annual Summer Theatre Festival in Fredericton, set to run July 26th to August 5th.
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The annual Tartan Day Dinner /Concert was held last night, Sunday April 2nd, 2017 at the Miramichi Kinsmen Club in downtown Newcastle. Hosted by the 60th Miramichi Folksong Festival, Susan Butler emceed the event held in celebration of Tartan Day which happens on Thursday April 6th. Entertainment was provided by Atlantic Bridge featuring Penny Phenx and Terry Arsenault,…
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By Anthony W.J. McLean, Contributing Reporter In my spare time away from being a Contributing Reporter for MCG Media/ Giv’er Miramichi, I love doing digital photography. Out of the many hobbies and interests I have, this is and will always be my favourite. I love to take pictures of a variety of things, and one…
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The championship countdown is on! This weekend the puck drops at the Civic Centre as the Miramichi Honda Tim Hortons Rivermen host the 2017 Major Midget Atlantic Championship. Your Rivermen will hit the ice for their first tournament performance at 8 pm this Thursday March 30th against the St. John’s Maple Leafs (NL). The tournament gets underway…
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Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what your Sobeys Dietitians are up to this April in Douglastown! Tuesday, April 11th 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 includes Mediterranean Oat Groat Salad, Pork and Apple Skewers, Wilted Spinach with…
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By Anthony McLean, Contributing Reporter A Spring Cleaning with Meaning Clothing Drive in support of the Roots of Empathy program will take place on Saturday April 1st, 2017. Between 9 am and 3 pm next Saturday, drop off Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Clothing including Dresses, Pants, Shirts, Shoes, Shorts, and Sweaters. Other acceptable items include Purses,…
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A Tartan Day Dinner and Concert will be held on Sunday, April 2nd, 2017, at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Boulevard. Supper starts at 6 pm. The Menu will also cater to special diets. A celebration of the Scots – featuring Scottish Music with Atlantic Bridge – Penny Phenix and Terry Arsenault from Woodstock, New…
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By Miramichi Horizon Public Health Dietitians and Mango March is National Nutrition Month and in honour of this, your local Horizon Public Health Dietitians, Mango and Dietitians of Canada want to help Canadians to take the fight out of food. The slogan for the 2017 campaign is Take the fight out of food! Spot the…
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The Chefs Program at Blackville School is teaching grade 5 students about healthy eating and physical activity while they learn the fun of cooking. The program was designed by the Department of Health and began last year in Blackville. The young chefs are lead by facilitator April Jardine, and includes 90-minute sessions designed with children…
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The Anglican Parish of Newcastle-Nelson-Hardwicke is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a special Saint Patrick’s Day Communion Service at Saint Andrew’s Anglican Church, 186 Pleasant Street, Newcastle-Miramichi West, on Friday, March 17th at 5:30 pm. With special permission from Anglican Diocesan Bishop, the Right Reverend David Edwards, the Celebration of the Holy…
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Chef Brian Matheson is hosting Slow Food Miramichi River’s second Long Table Series dinner at historic Governor’s Mansion in Nelson-Miramichi! It will be held at Tuesday, March 21st, at 6:30 pm – celebrate the Spring Equinox in delicious style! We don’t want to give away the menu in advance, but please note: THIS IS A…
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