Community & Fundraising

Family Research Hints Part II

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 10, 2016 /

This is the second part in a series from the Miramichi Genealogy Society. Click here to read Part I. by Penny Creamer Last time you determined why you wanted to work on your family tree and were given optional methods for doing it. Now we’ll provide a few places where you can locate information you’ll need to…

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Miramichiers Who Giv’er! Meet Connie Doucet

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 9, 2016 /

by Anthony McLean For nearly four decades Connie Doucet has been a resident of the Miramichi, giving back to her community in many ways including her work in nursing, her singing career and through her development of Hospice Miramichi. Originally from Saint John, Connie moved to Bathurst in 1970 after spending summers there with family.…

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Christmas Carol Sing Along

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 6, 2016 /

There will be a Christmas Carol Sing Along at Saint Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 8032 Route 117 Highway, in Black River Bridge this Thursday, December 8th 2016. The Open House format begins at 7 pm and continues through 8:30 pm so you may arrive and leave as you please. If you play a musical instrument, please bring it with…

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Woodturning Artisan – Shane Price

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 5, 2016 /

Shane Price stumbled onto woodturning by accident. He was watching fly-tying videos on YouTube and clicked on a bowl-turning video by mistake. He continued to watch it and immediately knew it was something he wanted to try. Shane’s neighbour let him use his workshop and lathe to see if he liked it. Soon he was…

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Country Christmas Craft & Bake Sale

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 4, 2016 /

Come sit by the wood stove and enjoy a cup of tea at a Country Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday December 10th from 10 am to 2 pm at Darlene’s Vintage Cottage on the Barnettville Road in the greater Blackville region. This special event will definitely get you in the holiday spirit as…

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Tis the Season to Shop Local

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 3, 2016 /

With the holidays quickly approaching, we know it can be difficult to come up with that “perfect gift”! Have no fear, we’ve put together a list of 20+ gift ideas for you that can be found right here on the Miramichi at our local businesses! 1. These sweet ornaments make the perfect gift for an […]

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Book Review: “A Deadly Drive – The Miramichi Expereince During the Great War” by Gary Silliker

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 2, 2016 /

An excellent book, primarily due to the research and the compilation of all the information Mr. Silliker was able to discover on the many men and women from the Miramichi area that served in WWI. Arranged in a logical fashion, the text also includes tidbits of local news as well as notes on the progression of the war and what … Read more…

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Annual Christmas Market & Craft Sale at Water Street Farmer’s Market

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 1, 2016 /

The Annual Christmas Market & Craft Sale at the Water Street Farmer’s Market will take place on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016, from 9 am to 2 pm. The Annual Water Street Farmer’s Market’s Christmas Market & Craft Show has something for everyone. Both floors of the building will be open for all your holiday shopping needs. Pick…

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ARM Book Nook at Autism Resources Miramichi Inc.

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 30, 2016 /

ARM Book Nook is a used book store operated by Autism Resources Miramichi. Their books are received by donations and they only sell good quality merchandise. The book store also serves as a job training center for individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in our community and surrounding area. 24 Books of Christmas Advent Calendar…

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The Miramichi Senior SawdustMakers Inc.

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 30, 2016 /

The Miramichi Senior SawdustMakers Inc. are an active group of seniors that have come together for a common goal – to make sawdust. “We make sawdust with everything from chainsaws to files,” says the group’s founder Reg Hare. Reg first started the group when he noticed there was a lack of things to do for…

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Family Research Hints from the Miramichi Genealogy Society

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 29, 2016 /

by Penny Creamer Genealogy involves collecting information about a family’s births, marriages, deaths, ways of life, education, occupations, accomplishments, tragedies, military service and more. Depending on your purpose for developing a family tree, it may also include gathering family photos, documents (such as marriage certificates, land grant records, probate records, death certificates, etc.), recorded memories…

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Christmas to Remember Concert

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 28, 2016 /

The 18th Annual Christmas to Remember concert was held on Saturday November 26th in memory of Mayor Gerry Cormier. The event was once again in support of Gerry’s special charities: Women’s Transition House, Youth House and St. Mary’s Christmas Hampers. Susan Butler emceed and hosted the concert which raised $3039.55. Performers included Sistema NB Miramichi under…

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Get Hooked on Soffit Clips this Christmas

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 27, 2016 /

It’s often said that necessity is the mother of invention and when Leo Lapointe had to replace his decorative light clips every Christmas because of their poor design, an idea came to him. “I sat in the living room and began to build a better light hanger,” Leo recalls. “I asked my mother for a…

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