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Woodturning Artisan – Shane Price

By Giver Miramichi / December 5, 2016 /

Shane Price stumbled onto woodturning by accident. He was watching fly-tying videos on YouTube and clicked on a bowl-turning video by mistake. He continued to watch it and immediately knew it was something he wanted to try. Shane’s neighbour let him use his workshop and lathe to see if he liked it. Soon he was…

Country Christmas Craft & Bake Sale

By Giver Miramichi / December 4, 2016 / Comments Off on Country Christmas Craft & Bake Sale

Come sit by the wood stove and enjoy a cup of tea at a Country Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday December 10th from 10 am to 2 pm at Darlene’s Vintage Cottage on the Barnettville Road in the greater Blackville region. This special event will definitely get you in the holiday spirit as…

Tis the Season to Shop Local

By Giver Miramichi / December 3, 2016 / Comments Off on Tis the Season to Shop Local

With the holidays quickly approaching, we know it can be difficult to come up with that “perfect gift”! Have no fear, we’ve put together a list of 20+ gift ideas for you that can be found right here on the Miramichi at our local businesses! 1. These sweet ornaments make the perfect gift for an […]

Book Review: “A Deadly Drive – The Miramichi Expereince During the Great War” by Gary Silliker

By Giver Miramichi / December 2, 2016 / Comments Off on Book Review: “A Deadly Drive – The Miramichi Expereince During the Great War” by Gary Silliker

An excellent book, primarily due to the research and the compilation of all the information Mr. Silliker was able to discover on the many men and women from the Miramichi area that served in WWI. Arranged in a logical fashion, the text also includes tidbits of local news as well as notes on the progression of the war and what … Read more…

Annual Christmas Market & Craft Sale at Water Street Farmer’s Market

By Giver Miramichi / December 1, 2016 / Comments Off on Annual Christmas Market & Craft Sale at Water Street Farmer’s Market

The Annual Christmas Market & Craft Sale at the Water Street Farmer’s Market will take place on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016, from 9 am to 2 pm. The Annual Water Street Farmer’s Market’s Christmas Market & Craft Show has something for everyone. Both floors of the building will be open for all your holiday shopping needs. Pick…

Fluoride and Your Child

By Giver Miramichi / December 1, 2016 / Comments Off on Fluoride and Your Child

Fluoride is a mineral found in soil, water (both fresh and salt) and various foods. It has a positive effect on oral health by making teeth more resistant to decay. Fluoride can also prevent or even reverse tooth decay that has started. Fluorides are used by communities as a public health measure to adjust the […]

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ARM Book Nook at Autism Resources Miramichi Inc.

By Giver Miramichi / November 30, 2016 / Comments Off on ARM Book Nook at Autism Resources Miramichi Inc.

ARM Book Nook is a used book store operated by Autism Resources Miramichi. Their books are received by donations and they only sell good quality merchandise. The book store also serves as a job training center for individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in our community and surrounding area. 24 Books of Christmas Advent Calendar…

The Miramichi Senior SawdustMakers Inc.

By Giver Miramichi / November 30, 2016 /

The Miramichi Senior SawdustMakers Inc. are an active group of seniors that have come together for a common goal – to make sawdust. “We make sawdust with everything from chainsaws to files,” says the group’s founder Reg Hare. Reg first started the group when he noticed there was a lack of things to do for…

Family Research Hints from the Miramichi Genealogy Society

By Giver Miramichi / November 29, 2016 / Comments Off on Family Research Hints from the Miramichi Genealogy Society

by Penny Creamer Genealogy involves collecting information about a family’s births, marriages, deaths, ways of life, education, occupations, accomplishments, tragedies, military service and more. Depending on your purpose for developing a family tree, it may also include gathering family photos, documents (such as marriage certificates, land grant records, probate records, death certificates, etc.), recorded memories…

Christmas to Remember Concert

By Giver Miramichi / November 28, 2016 / Comments Off on Christmas to Remember Concert

The 18th Annual Christmas to Remember concert was held on Saturday November 26th in memory of Mayor Gerry Cormier. The event was once again in support of Gerry’s special charities: Women’s Transition House, Youth House and St. Mary’s Christmas Hampers. Susan Butler emceed and hosted the concert which raised $3039.55. Performers included Sistema NB Miramichi under…

Get Hooked on Soffit Clips this Christmas

By Giver Miramichi / November 27, 2016 / Comments Off on Get Hooked on Soffit Clips this Christmas

It’s often said that necessity is the mother of invention and when Leo Lapointe had to replace his decorative light clips every Christmas because of their poor design, an idea came to him. “I sat in the living room and began to build a better light hanger,” Leo recalls. “I asked my mother for a…

Home for the Holidays at Hospice Miramichi

By Giver Miramichi / November 26, 2016 / Comments Off on Home for the Holidays at Hospice Miramichi

by Anthony McLean On Friday evening November 25th 2016, I visited the 2nd Annual “Home for the Holidays” event at Hospice Miramichi. It was a wonderful experience taking a tour through their historically significant building, located at 14 Howard Street in Chatham. It was decorated beautifully for the holiday season. There are several apartment sized pre-lit…

Christmas Day Dinner in Doaktown

By Giver Miramichi / November 25, 2016 / Comments Off on Christmas Day Dinner in Doaktown

Saint Thomas United Church in Doaktown will once again be hosting dinner on Christmas Day (Sunday, December 25th) beginning with refreshments at 12:30 pm followed by a turkey dinner with all the trimmings at 1 pm. Anyone in Doaktown or the surrounding area who expects to be alone at Christmas will find a warm welcome…