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2017 Quilt Show and Market

By Giver Miramichi / August 29, 2017 / Comments Off on 2017 Quilt Show and Market

The Miramichi Quilt Guild cordially invites you to attend the 2017 Quilt Show and Market to be held on Friday, September 29th from 10 am to 8 pm and on Saturday, September 30th from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is $5 per person. The event will be held at the Exhibition Building, 24 Church Street in…

2017 Recipients of the Order of New Brunswick

By Giver Miramichi / August 27, 2017 / Comments Off on 2017 Recipients of the Order of New Brunswick

The names of the 2017 recipients of the Order of New Brunswick were announced as part of the official New Brunswick Day celebrations in Edmundston.

Ironmen Claim First Place

By Giver Miramichi / August 26, 2017 / Comments Off on Ironmen Claim First Place

Chatham Ironmen clinched the 2017 pennant last week with a 5-4 win over the Fredericton Royals at Ironmen Field.

2nd Annual YogaFest Miramichi happens Saturday

By Giver Miramichi / August 25, 2017 / Comments Off on 2nd Annual YogaFest Miramichi happens Saturday

Waterford Green is the place to be on Saturday August 26th, 2017 as Miramichi yoga teachers come together to offer a full day of FREE yoga classes for the Second Annual YogaFest Miramichi. The day’s schedule is comprised of a variety of classes – starting with an energetic wake up vinyasa flow class, moving into…

Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 24, 2017

By Giver Miramichi / August 24, 2017 / Comments Off on Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 24, 2017

Please see the Coalition for Better Atlantic Salmon Management’s website below for updates MIRAMICHI – Generally, there are some fish in the system, both fresh and old. The night-time water temperatures are the saving grace for the fish as most rivers, particularly the tributaries, are extremely low. I won’t complain about the little rain we…

Book Review: “Flightpaths” by Heidi Greco

By Giver Miramichi / August 24, 2017 / Comments Off on Book Review: “Flightpaths” by Heidi Greco

July 2, 2017, marked the eightieth year of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance while flying over the Pacific Ocean.  Ms Earhart was not alone; along with her was navigator Fred Noonan.  I was eager to read Flightpaths (2017, Caitlin Press) a structured prose-with-poetry composition by Ms Greco subtitled The Lost Journals of Amelia Earhart.

Metepenagiag Artifact Repatriation – Canada 150th Anniversary Celebration

By Giver Miramichi / August 23, 2017 / Comments Off on Metepenagiag Artifact Repatriation – Canada 150th Anniversary Celebration

Metepenagiag Heritage Park Inc. (MHPI), in collaboration with Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation, is organizing a major Canada 150th anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 26, 2017, as part of the repatriation of artifacts to the community. Metepenagiag Heritage Park Inc. is working with the Province of New Brunswick’s Archaeological Services Branch to repatriate a large portion of…

Beaubears Island Tours All Day – August 26th

By Giver Miramichi / August 22, 2017 / Comments Off on Beaubears Island Tours All Day – August 26th

As our summer season once again draws to a close, Friends of Beaubears Island will be hosting our annual Tours All Day event, consisting of a full day of historical tours, every hour on the hour, on Saturday August 26th at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm for just $10.…

2017 Tall Ships Amateur Photo Contest

By Giver Miramichi / August 21, 2017 / Comments Off on 2017 Tall Ships Amateur Photo Contest

The Marketing Committee of the 2017 Miramichi Festival of Tall Ships announces its sponsorship of an Amateur Photo Contest.  Amateur photographers are encouraged to submit their Best Photos, which feature the ships, the pirates, people or activities/events which took place during the July 7 – 9, 2017 weekend. Only Amateur Photographers may submit entries. Members…

From New York, Broadway Singers entertain at Pub 981, Last Nite tonight

By Giver Miramichi / August 19, 2017 / Comments Off on From New York, Broadway Singers entertain at Pub 981, Last Nite tonight

Pub 981, Broadway Singers from New York

NB Power commissions fast-charging stations in Woodstock and Prince William

By Giver Miramichi / August 19, 2017 / Comments Off on NB Power commissions fast-charging stations in Woodstock and Prince William

Two more fast-charging stations have been commissioned along the Trans-Canada Highway in Woodstock and Prince William giving drivers of electric vehicles more options for recharging in New Brunswick.

Miramichi Scottish Festival 2017

By Giver Miramichi / August 18, 2017 / Comments Off on Miramichi Scottish Festival 2017

On June 13, 1842, the Scots of the Miramichi were approved to establish a Highland Society at Miramichi. The first President was James Gilmour, business partner of Alexander Rankin of Rankin & Gilmour Co., who came to the Miramichi in 1812. They and other local Scots were the driving force behind the move to create…

Theatre New Brunswick Tickets Now On Sale for the 2017-2018 Season

By Giver Miramichi / August 18, 2017 / Comments Off on Theatre New Brunswick Tickets Now On Sale for the 2017-2018 Season

Individual tickets for all productions in the 2017-2018 season are now on sale at the Fredericton Playhouse box office. Our coming season has a little something for everyone: Whether you prefer a traditional, time-tested tale, enjoy experiencing new voices and world premieres, or have always wanted to experience a large scale musical complete with live […]