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Get your ECMA 2017 Tickets & Passes Now

By Giver Miramichi / November 13, 2016 / Comments Off on Get your ECMA 2017 Tickets & Passes Now

From April 26-30, 2017, Saint John, NB will come alive with Atlantic Canada’s biggest celebration of music. The East Coast Music Awards: Festival and Conference is an event like no other — get on the list as New Brunswick rocks out with thousands of cheering fans, musicians and industry reps! Tickets and passes on sale now.

OUR SENIORS MATTER – Fall Prevention Luncheon

By Giver Miramichi / November 12, 2016 / Comments Off on OUR SENIORS MATTER – Fall Prevention Luncheon

The Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) presents a Fall Prevention Luncheon called OUR SENIORS MATTER on Saturday November 26th beginning at 10 am. Special guest speaker is Judy Bowman, the Regional Representative for Healthy Active Living. This FREE Fall Prevention Luncheon is for men and women ages 50+. Judy will provide information on lifestyle choices that can…

Fall Update!

By Giver Miramichi / November 11, 2016 / Comments Off on Fall Update!

First off after a very busy summer schedule I have to say its been a bit of time since my last post. I am glad to get back and update you all! As everyone is aware I am back on council and would like to thank the city for all the tremendous support I received…

On The Water: Christmas Shopping List

By Giver Miramichi / November 10, 2016 / Comments Off on On The Water: Christmas Shopping List

With the fishing season over and equipment taken care of, I’ll wrap up another season with my annual Christmas shopping suggestions for the angler.  I’ve checked with my friends in the tackle shops and have an estimated price range for many items mentioned. This column is the “clip and paste” on the fridge with certain…

2016 Remembrance Day Events in Northumberland County

By Giver Miramichi / November 10, 2016 / Comments Off on 2016 Remembrance Day Events in Northumberland County

Tabusintac The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 47, Tabusintac will open at 9 am, and the marching of colours will begin at 10:45 am, which starts the service. “O Canada” is sung at 10:50 am, followed by “Oh Valiant Heart”, a scripture reading, the readings of “In Flanders Fields” and “A Poem of Remembrance”, followed…

Book Review: “Rock Recipes: Christmas” by Barry C. Parsons

By Giver Miramichi / November 9, 2016 / Comments Off on Book Review: “Rock Recipes: Christmas” by Barry C. Parsons

This was the first-ever cookbook the Miramichi Reader was asked to review, and no sooner had I removed it from its protective bubble mailer when it was taken from my hands by my wife who proceeded to oooh and aah over every glossy page and delicious-looking photograph.

Rocky Brook Camp Thank you Letter

By Giver Miramichi / November 8, 2016 / Comments Off on Rocky Brook Camp Thank you Letter

Earlier this fall the Miramichi Salmon Association shared a special thank you letter on their website. We wanted to share this wonderful act of kindness from the folks at Rocky Brook Camp with our readers so we’re reprinting the letter from Elaine Hurley Wilson.

War Memories in Song Dinner/Concert

By Giver Miramichi / November 7, 2016 / Comments Off on War Memories in Song Dinner/Concert

The Annual War Memories in Song Dinner/ Concert paying tribute to our Veterans, Peacekeepers, First Responders, Police and RCMP happened on Sunday November 6th. The sold out event featured special guest Keith Facey from Quispamsis performing his favourite selections for the crowd. Also performing was Ian Craig and Kennedy Coughlan, Miramichi Sings under the direction of Margret…

31st Annual Parade of Lights

By Giver Miramichi / November 5, 2016 / Comments Off on 31st Annual Parade of Lights

The 31st Annual Parade of Lights will take place on Friday December 2nd in the Historic Chatham Business District. Children of all ages are invited to celebrate! This year’s theme “Santa’s Workshop” conjures up all that a child envisions when they dream of Santa and his elves building toys. The theme also provides a multitude of…

Miramichi Emergency Shelter For Women Receives Donation

By Giver Miramichi / November 5, 2016 / Comments Off on Miramichi Emergency Shelter For Women Receives Donation

Some members of the Miramichi Unit of the Civilian Air Search And Rescue Association (CASARA) recently presented a cheque for $700 to the Miramichi Emergency Shelter For Women. CASARA members train monthly to carry out electronic homing to an aircraft crash scene, or to a vessel in distress. Receiving the cheque in front of one…

Salute to Manley Price – November 19th, 2016

By Giver Miramichi / November 4, 2016 / Comments Off on Salute to Manley Price – November 19th, 2016

Come join us as we pay tribute to Manley Price, recognized and applauded as one of the MSA’s most dedicated and hardworking volunteers and Board members. Manley has done it all; from organizing the MSA’s ever popular Ice Breaker Dinner, to serving as Chairman of the Board. Manley gives his all to the MSA.

Tim Neufeld and the Glory Boys Live in Concert at the Vogue

By Giver Miramichi / November 4, 2016 / Comments Off on Tim Neufeld and the Glory Boys Live in Concert at the Vogue

The Hootenanny Tour lands here on the river on Tuesday November 8th. Doors open at 6:30 pm music starts at 7 pm. Tickets available online at www.timmytour.com. Get your tickets in advance at Creative Grounds Cafe, 55 Cunard Street in Chatham and at The Point Church office during regular business hours. Tickets are $15 in advance…

Meet the Candidates Monday November 7th

By Giver Miramichi / November 3, 2016 / Comments Off on Meet the Candidates Monday November 7th

The Miramichi Chamber of Commerce in partnership with DowntownS Miramichi and Roger’s Television’s Have a Chat program are hosting a Meet the Candidates event in anticipation of the upcoming by-election. Everyone is invited to come out the Miramichi Kin Centre around the square in downtown Newcastle on Monday November 7th beginning at 6:30 pm and meet the…