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Open Farm Day is Sunday September 18th

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 11, 2016 /

Sunday, September 18th, 2016 is Open Farm Day. Come rain or shine, many farms in all corners of the province will open up their gates to give you a free backstage pass to life on the farm. Visit one of the 55+ farms that are participating to see the hard work and dedication farmers contribute to provide top quality products and services.

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CIBC Run for the Cure

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 11, 2016 /

The CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5K or 1K walk or run that raises funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF). It is the largest single-day, volunteer-led event in Canada in support of breast cancer research. The CIBC Run for the Cure will take place on Sunday, October 2, 2016 in more…

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High School Football Returns to Miramichi after 47 Years

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 10, 2016 /

A large crowd showed up in Newcastle on Friday September 9th, 2016 to watch the Miramichi Valley Pulamoo defeat the James M Hill Tommies by a score of 40-26 in a high school football match that was 47 years in the making. This was the first football game in the City of Miramichi since 1969. MVHS and…

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Beyond the Bump: Parenting Showcase

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 9, 2016 /

Join AC Event Productions as we present Beyond the Bump: Parenting Showcase at the Pavilion (Exhibition Grounds) in Miramichi, on September 25th, 2016 from 10 am -6 pm! This event features fun, informative, and interactive vendors as well as children’s entertainment, grab bags, door prizes, etc! This showcase is specifically designed for Family Time! Beyond…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 8, 2016

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 8, 2016 /
Joe Palmer with a hookbill salmon he caught on a blue bomber

Generally, the beginning of September has produced some good fishing.  Water conditions have been good, although warmer weather earlier this week is beginning to slow the activity somewhat. Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Dominic LeBlanc has made an interesting change to the striped bass angling season earlier this week. Minister Dominic LeBlanc Increases Opportunity and…

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Timberwolves Edge Ramblers 4-3 in Last Pre-Season Match

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 6, 2016 /

The Miramichi Timberwolves defeated the Amherst Ramblers 4-3 at the Miramichi Civic Centre on Sunday September 4th. The Ramblers took the lead early with a short handed unassisted goal from Eddie Banville at 7:25 in the 1st Period. Matt Lapointe brought the score to 2-0 on the Power Play at 14:05 assisted by White and Grenier. The Timberwolves got on…

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10 Things Under $10 to do in Miramichi this Fall!

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 4, 2016 /

1. Learn about our history. Enjoy the documentary Still Fishing, at Myers Church in Hardwicke. Still Fishing will give a new and personal perspective on the worst fishing disaster in New Brunswick History. ($) a free will offering to Myer’s Church 2. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Miramichi River Route …

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Minor Hockey Registration Starts Now

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 3, 2016 /

Avoid the Line-ups. Registration is now open for all minor hockey players in Baie Ste Anne, Miramichi, Renous, and Sunny Corner. Click here to register online. Register at a time and location of your choosing. You will need a credit card and a Medicare card to complete the registration, as well as a valid email address.…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 1, 2016

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 1, 2016 /
Kyle Curtis (all the way from Japan), fishing the Cains, while on vacation. (Wynn Curtis photo)

Angling for Late August continues to be quite positive, particularly on the Main Southwest Miramichi.  Rain Wednesday evening and Thursday should keep water levels and temperatures right for fishing.  Depending on the amounts of rain, it may take a day or two for most pools to be fishable.  There have been some Fall hook-bills caught. …

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Book Review: “The Call of the Ocean” by Jim Wellman

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 1, 2016 /

Flanker Press recently released an invaluable book penned by Jim Wellman of twenty-eight fascinating profiles of people who are (or were) involved with the modern ocean fishery industry in one way or another. There are stories of lives lived on the sea, lives lost at sea, lives saved at sea, boat builders, both young and old, women who fish & more.

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Writers of 22 Minutes Comedy Tour at Vogue Tomorrow Night

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 31, 2016 /

The writers from This Hour Has 22 Minutes – Heidi Brander, Bob Kerr, Matt Wright and Adam Christie – fly in from Los Angeles, Toronto and Newfoundland to tour New Brunswick with shows beginning this evening August 31st in Moncton and continuing tomorrow night, September 1st, at The Vogue Theatre in Miramichi. Tickets are only $22 plus applicable…

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Festival 506 Coming to Miramichi this October

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 31, 2016 /

Miramichi will be the place to be this October as Festival (506) comes to the mighty river for the very first time! Thirty-eight bands and solo artists from all across New Brunswick will meet in the ‘Chi October 13th to 16th to take part in this event which has something for all music fans. The eclectic…

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Sobeys Dietitians Nutrition Events September 2016

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 29, 2016 /

Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what your Sobeys Dietitians are up to this month in Douglastown! Tuesday, September 20th 11 am -1 pm Healthy Cooking with Chef Brian Matheson ($15) Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by the Sobeys chef and get nutrition tips from their dietitian. Menu this month is: Caesar Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing, Buffalo Chickpea Pizza,…

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