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The Greater Blackville Resource Centre’s (GBRC) Food bank is accepting donations as a part of its annual Turkey Drive. A donation of $25 will provide a turkey and all the trimmings (vegetables, cranberries and stuffing) for a family in our local community. Donations can be dropped off at the GBRC during operating hours on Wednesday and…
By Alexandra Dottin When asked to complete an article for Giv’er Magazine there was no hesitation—“Yes!” flew out of my mouth without consideration of what would actually be written. After two months of contemplation pen was finally put to paper. Existential adj – 1. of or relating to existence, esp. human existence. 2. of or…
With some snowflakes in the air today it’s beginning to feel like Christmas on the Mighty Miramichi! This holiday season we’re looking for your Christmas themed submissions! So send us your holiday memories, short stories (fiction or non-fiction), poems, photographs, or favourite Christmas recipes and crafty projects! Or tell us about your favourite family Christmas traditions!…
The Miramichi Ground Search and Rescue team (MGSAR) is a group of approximately 30 volunteers who are on call 24/7/365 to respond to calls for lost or missing persons. They cover a large area from Boiestown to Neguac and Mount Carleton Provincial Park to Richibucto. It is one of the larger search areas in the…
Hospice Miramichi is hosting their second annual “Home for the Holidays” fundraising event this weekend from November 24th to the 27th and they wish to invite the public to experience their historically significant building, located at 14 Howard Street in Chatham, as they decorate for the holiday season. The one time ticket purchase ($10 for…
The New Life United Pentecostal Church in Blackville will host their annual Ladies Banquet, “A Heart-warming Christmas”, on Thursday, December 1st at 6 pm. A turkey dinner will be served. Cost is $12 per person and can be paid at the door. There will be a gift exchange as well for those who would like…
Become Involved in your Community Inclusion Network Twelve organizations in the province have received approval by the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation to establish regional Community Inclusion Networks (CIN). All citizens, community organizations, local business, government agencies, and communities are encouraged to participate in their local CIN. The 12 CIN will develop local poverty reduction…
By Anthony McLean Imagine having to flee your country due to unforeseen circumstances and not knowing what lies ahead for your future. That is what happened to one Syrian Refugee family who have been relocated to Miramichi, sponsored by the United Church of Canada (UCC) Miramichi Presbytery Syrian Initiative. Marwan and Waffa, along with their…
Do you know a Miramicher who knows how to Giv’er? We are now accepting nominations for a new regular feature profiling people from the region who Giv’er in everything they do! From volunteer work to being successful business owners, the very best employees, parents, role models and more. If you know someone who constantly goes…
Saint Samuel’s Roman Catholic Church in Douglastown is taking orders for its Christmas Wreath Fundraiser! For only $20 each (pre-payment required) choose your Balsam Fir Wreath complete with Wire Ribbon Bow until Sunday November 20th, 2016. The finish wreath size is 24 inches. Select your own beautiful, handmade wire ribbon bow on pick-up day! Wreaths…
Kim Harris Photography invites your family to celebrate a new beginning to a wonderful Miramichi tradition at 1:30 pm on Sunday November 20th at Tyra’s Infinity Centre (former Douglastown Community Centre) when we “Wake Up Santa” for another holiday season! Doors open at 1 pm and Santa will be woken up at 1:30 pm. Cookies and…
Miramichiers went to the polls Monday October 14th to fill the mayor and one councillor position in city hall. Congratulations to Adam Lordon on being elected mayor and Ryan Somers on being chosen councillor! Below is the Thank You Message Adam Lordon posted on Facebook: Thank You!! Merci! What a night!! Tonight, I am humbled…
By Adam Hambrook One of the biggest issues I see with people who are new to an exercise regime or who have little to no exercise experience (especially those weight training for the first time) is not pushing themselves hard enough. Exercise can often create a burning sensation within the muscle or muscle groups we…