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ATV Show and Shine This Weekend in Blackville

By Giver Miramichi / June 9, 2015 / Comments Off on ATV Show and Shine This Weekend in Blackville

A Show and Shine Poker Run, sponsored by Towne Mazda, will be held this weekend, June 12 to 14 at the Dungarvon Power Track in Blackville. Registration begins on Saturday morning from 10am to 11am and is $10 per bike. 50/50 tickets will also be sold. The Show and Shine and Poker Run take place…

Co-Op Donates to Beaubears

By Giver Miramichi / June 8, 2015 / Comments Off on Co-Op Donates to Beaubears

The Friends of Beaubears Island express their thanks to Beaubear Co-op Manager Raymond Blacquier and his staff, as well as the Board of Directors, for their generous contribution to their Education Program. The Beaubears Island Education Program offers an educational experience to grade six students during the month of June. Its purpose is to educate our…

Irish Spring Event

By Giver Miramichi / June 8, 2015 / Comments Off on Irish Spring Event

The Irish Canadian Cultural Association of NB – Miramichi Chapter held a fun afternoon Irish Spring event on Sunday June 7th at the Little White School, the Seniors Hall in Nelson. The event welcomed members and new members to celebrate Irish music, food and heritage. Members also took to the floor to talk about their Irish roots. The…

Parks and Trails Celebrated at Cove

By Giver Miramichi / June 8, 2015 / Comments Off on Parks and Trails Celebrated at Cove

To celebrate in motion Parks and Trails Day, the Miramichi Recreation Department hosted a fun day of Zumba, Geocaching, children’s games and walks through the trails at French Fort Cove on Saturday, June 6th. Parks and Trails Day was observed across New Brunswick with many activities taking place that presented an opportunity to promote healthy, active living while celebrating the many…

Major Contribution to Bartholomew River Project

By Giver Miramichi / June 8, 2015 / Comments Off on Major Contribution to Bartholomew River Project

The largest private land conservation project in New Brunswick’s history is receiving a major boost. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is celebrating a contribution of $100,000 to the group’s Bartholomew River campaign. It is from The Honourable Frank McKenna, Deputy Chair of the TD Bank Group and former Premier of New Brunswick. At a…

Scotiabank Donation to Newcastle Rotary

By Giver Miramichi / June 8, 2015 / Comments Off on Scotiabank Donation to Newcastle Rotary

Valerie Comeau and her Scotiabank staff presented a cheque for $1200 to Barbara Stothart, president of the Rotary Club of Newcastle.  Scotiabank employees sold half and half tickets during Rotary Springfest and raised $600.  With Scotiabank’s Team Community Matching Program they were able to double that and donate $1200 to the Rotary Club.

Blackville Weight Watchers Participate in 5K Walk

By Giver Miramichi / June 8, 2015 / Comments Off on Blackville Weight Watchers Participate in 5K Walk

Forty five members of the local Weight Watchers group participated in a 5K walk on Sunday, June 7 in Blackville. Joined by more than twenty family members, the group met at Blackville School at 2:00pm and walked along MacLaggan Drive and North Bartholomew Road. “The weather was great! Everyone enjoyed themselves while having fun, living…

Miramichi Chamber of Commerce – 6th Annual Golf Tournament

By Giver Miramichi / June 5, 2015 / Comments Off on Miramichi Chamber of Commerce – 6th Annual Golf Tournament

MIRAMICHI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:  Join us on June 18th at the Miramichi Golf & Country Club for a fun round of golf and a great chance to network with others in the community! We are still looking for teams, so if you think you’d like to join us, please register today! It is $520 for […]

Karasek Dancers to Hit the Stage

By Giver Miramichi / June 4, 2015 / Comments Off on Karasek Dancers to Hit the Stage

The dancers of Karasek Dance School will hit the stage at Carrefour Beausoleil on Saturday, June 6th for their 2015 show “Dance Again”. There will be a matinee at 2 pm and an evening performance at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance or $24 at the door and are available at Brookdale Flower Shop in Newcastle,…

Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 4, 2015

By Giver Miramichi / June 4, 2015 / Comments Off on Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 4, 2015

The first annual Miramichi Striper Cup tournament was a success. “A team of 3 men and one woman captured the Team title and the $5000 cheque at the Miramichi Striper Cup on Sunday. Each team weighed their biggest two fish on both Saturday and Sunday, and the highest two day total determined the winner. The…

National Championship Tournament Passes on Sale

By Giver Miramichi / June 3, 2015 / Comments Off on National Championship Tournament Passes on Sale

Passes are now on sale for the National Championships to be held at Ironmen Field August 19-24.  They may be purchased at Family Convenience,   Miramichi Honda  or at Ironmen Field during Miecon Ironmen games.. Tournament passes are also  good for the Opening Ceremony and Home Run Hitting  contest. Tournament Pass  $50 for adults $40 for […]

An Evening with David Adams Richards in Upper Miramichi

By Giver Miramichi / June 3, 2015 / Comments Off on An Evening with David Adams Richards in Upper Miramichi

Come celebrate the Miramichi’s early logging traditions of lumbermen, teamsters, and loggers! The Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum invites you to spend an evening with renowned Miramichi author, David Adams Richards and The Friends of Meager Fortune. This is an opportunity to meet the winner of the Governor General literary awards in two different categories;…

Barbecue Fundraiser to Benefit Blackville Food Bank

By Giver Miramichi / June 3, 2015 / Comments Off on Barbecue Fundraiser to Benefit Blackville Food Bank

On Saturday, June 13, there will be a fundraising barbecue at the Blackville Municipal Park from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The event is sponsored by the Miramichi-Grand Lake Conservative Executive and Mrs. Tilly O’Neill Gordon, MP will be in attendance. All proceeds will go to the Greater Blackville Resource Centre’s Food Bank. The Greater Blackville Resource…