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A Family Place in Miramichi

By Giver Miramichi / November 3, 2015 / Comments Off on A Family Place in Miramichi

The Northumberland County Family Resource Centre hosts 10 active centres throughout the region, each offering a variety of programs and activities available to parents and children ages 0 to 6 years in their respective communities. Programs are offered free of charge, and are sponsored by the Public Health Agency of Canada. A Family Place Inc.…

Holy Trinity Hosting Country Style Ham Supper in Blackville

By Giver Miramichi / November 3, 2015 / Comments Off on Holy Trinity Hosting Country Style Ham Supper in Blackville

Holy Trinity will be hosting a Country Style Ham Supper from 4:00 – 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 7 at Trinity (Anglican) Hall, 295 Main Street in Blackville. On the Menu: Ham, potato scallop, baked beans, macaroni casserole, desserts, rolls, and coffee/tea.

Salvation Army – Ways to Give at Christmas

By Giver Miramichi / November 2, 2015 / Comments Off on Salvation Army – Ways to Give at Christmas

Once again this Christmas season, The Salvation Army Community Resource Centre in Miramichi will be providing food and/or toys and gifts to families in need in our area. Last year in 2014 we were able to provide 181 families with food hampers and 178 children and youth with toys or gift cards. Businesses, organizations and…

Book Review: A Certain Grace by Binnie Brennan

By Giver Miramichi / November 2, 2015 / Comments Off on Book Review: A Certain Grace by Binnie Brennan

Every night before turning out the lights, I do a little reading. One night I finished A Certain Grace (2012, Quattro) by Halifax author Binnie Brennan. I quickly came to the conclusion that I shouldn’t read short stories before bed, especially the type that Ms. Brennan writes.

Blackville Women’s Institute Annual Craft & Bake Sale

By Giver Miramichi / November 2, 2015 / Comments Off on Blackville Women’s Institute Annual Craft & Bake Sale

The Blackville Women’s Institute will host their annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 14 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Blackville Community Centre, located at 12 South Bartholomew Road. As in previous years, hot-dogs, pop, tea, coffee and doughnuts will be available for purchase in their “lunch room”.

Chase The King Week 2 Winner

By Giver Miramichi / November 1, 2015 / Comments Off on Chase The King Week 2 Winner

Congratulations to Greg Dickson – Ticket number #133. Greg won $32.00 for this weeks draw. He cut the 8 of diamonds so the King of Spades jackpot of $97.80 will be added to next week draw! Get your toonies in by 4pm on Tuesday.

“Following the Footprints” New Fiction from Jules Keenan

By Giver Miramichi / October 31, 2015 / Comments Off on “Following the Footprints” New Fiction from Jules Keenan

Following the Footprints by Jules Keenan I woke up one morning to find footprints in my backyard. Human footprints. Size nine work boots to be exact. They came from the woods and stopped at my kitchen window. Then they went to my bedroom window, where there were many of these tracks. It looked like this…

Rotary Purse Auction & Fashion Show Next Week

By Giver Miramichi / October 30, 2015 / Comments Off on Rotary Purse Auction & Fashion Show Next Week

The Rotary Club of Newcastle presents a Purse Auction and Fashion Show. This popular “ladies night out” event will take place on Thursday, November 5th at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre.

Brenda Daigle is a Caring Canadian

By Giver Miramichi / October 30, 2015 / Comments Off on Brenda Daigle is a Caring Canadian

by Andrew McGilligan Originally published in the New Brunswick Union A special Canadian flag sits in a cabinet in the family room of Brenda Daigle’s house. Neatly folded, it will come out of its resting place this fall as it makes its way throughout the Miramichi community from several schools to its final destination –…

Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 29, 2015

By Giver Miramichi / October 29, 2015 / Comments Off on Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 29, 2015

This week completes another season of angling, with the last part, Striped Bass, finishing Saturday.  With only two days left, get out for a final fish during this retention period.  It will be a long winter before we can hit the waters again. By most accounts, this past season was a much better one than…

Halloween FUNdraising tickets only $10 per couple!

By Giver Miramichi / October 28, 2015 / Comments Off on Halloween FUNdraising tickets only $10 per couple!

Rock ‘n Roll Festival Fundraising Halloween Party at the Goodie Shop is only $10 per couple admission! Prizes for best costumes and other door prizes. Everyone welcome 19 years and over.

Betty Caron’s Family Memories

By Giver Miramichi / October 28, 2015 / Comments Off on Betty Caron’s Family Memories

Betty Caron enjoys Giv’er Miramichi magazine, reading articles about like-minded people, the photo submissions, and the positive nature of the magazine. She was inspired to share her photos and memories for our readers to enjoy. Pictured Above: The builders of the Methodist Church Sunday School in Chatham which is currently the Chatham Legion. Back Row:…

My Life Changing Trip to India

By Giver Miramichi / October 28, 2015 / Comments Off on My Life Changing Trip to India

by Danielle Davies My incredible two week journey began when I was one of 25 students selected from across Canada and the USA to participate in the 2015 Me to We trip to India, sponsored by PotashCorp. I had applied for the trip as soon as I heard about it. The opportunity to learn about…