Community & Fundraising

Chase The King Week 1 Winner

By Giver Miramichi / October 22, 2015 / Comments Off on Chase The King Week 1 Winner

Congratulations to Patrick Flynn. Patrick won $33.20 for this week’s draw. He cut the 9 of hearts so the King of Spades jackpot of $49.80 will be added to next week’s draw! Get your toonies in by 4 pm on Tuesday.

Miramichi Legion Branch #10 Recent Chase the Ace Winner

By Giver Miramichi / October 20, 2015 / Comments Off on Miramichi Legion Branch #10 Recent Chase the Ace Winner

The most recent winner in the Miramichi Legion’s Chase the Ace fundraiser is Jantzen Lynch. He won $281.25! Royal Canadian Legion Branch #10 in Newcastle has been running a Chase the Ace fundraiser since the fall of 2013. Anyone can play, as long as you are 19 years of age or older, of course. Funds…

Fall Fling in Doaktown Saturday

By Giver Miramichi / October 20, 2015 / Comments Off on Fall Fling in Doaktown Saturday

Everyone is invited to come out and join the fun of the Fall Fling happening this Saturday, October 24th, at the Doaktown Curling Club from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is by donation in support of Doaktown Self Help. There will be a market with over 40 vendors, entertainment for children, free popcorn and lemonade, 50/50 draw, basket…

4×4 Truck Pull Raises Funds for Roof that Jack Started

By Giver Miramichi / October 19, 2015 / Comments Off on 4×4 Truck Pull Raises Funds for Roof that Jack Started

In spite of the colder temperatures a 4×4 Truck Pull happened yesterday, Sunday October 18th, at the Napan Hall. All proceeds from the event went toward the Roof that Jack Started, a project to build a new arena for the Napan Agricultural Show and other community events. Winners List A Class – 1st Katie Corcoran, 2nd…

Children’s Wishmaker Walk held Saturday

By Giver Miramichi / October 19, 2015 / Comments Off on Children’s Wishmaker Walk held Saturday

A wish is a powerful thing for a child who is seriously ill. A wish can help bring some excitement back in that child’s life and help in healing. Wishes are the reason caring people gathered over the weekend on Saturday October 17th to participate in the Children’s Wishmaker Walk. The Wishmaker Walk is The Children’s Wish Foundation‘s…

William Davidson Play One Night Only at the Vogue

By Giver Miramichi / October 16, 2015 / Comments Off on William Davidson Play One Night Only at the Vogue

This past April, as part of the 250th anniversary celebrations for William Davidson, hundreds gathered to witness the drama of his courage in the face of many trials and his success in establishing the first English-speaking settlement in the region. Such was the popularity of that theatrical performance that the Miramichi Highland Society and the…

Miramichi Fall Colours

By Giver Miramichi / October 13, 2015 / Comments Off on Miramichi Fall Colours

It’s Fall in New Brunswick, one of the most colourful times of the year with all the reds, yellows, and oranges. Everyone should go for a drive or take a walk in the woods and spend some time enjoying Mother Nature’s beautiful display. Photographer Grace Trowbridge snapped these photos on the weekend while out on…

Signs of Fall

By Giver Miramichi / October 12, 2015 / Comments Off on Signs of Fall

While travelling around the Miramichi area on the weekend, photographer Grace Trowbridge noticed many signs of Fall in the decorated homes from all around the river. Click to enlarge any of the photos below. To view even more shots visit the Mighty Miramichi Photo Gallery.

Chase The King of Rock ‘n Roll

By Giver Miramichi / October 10, 2015 / Comments Off on Chase The King of Rock ‘n Roll

Miramichi’s Rock ‘n Roll Festival is on a chase to locate the “King” of Rock ‘n Roll and by doing that you can win a jackpot prize! Today, Wednesday October 14, 2015, they will be starting “Chase The King”. To enter, drop by the Goodie Shop Restaurant, E&M Fashion, and N&J Convenience.

Grants to Non Profit Organizations

By Giver Miramichi / October 7, 2015 / Comments Off on Grants to Non Profit Organizations

The City of Miramichi will be accepting applications from non-profit organizations in the City of Miramichi for funding for 2016.
Policy #75 with criteria and application forms are available on the City of Miramichi website miramichi.org or at receptio…

Darlene’s Tea House Thanksgiving Bake Sale & Breakfast

By Giver Miramichi / October 6, 2015 / Comments Off on Darlene’s Tea House Thanksgiving Bake Sale & Breakfast

There will be a Thanksgiving Bake Sale & Breakfast on Saturday, October 10th at the former Darlene’s Tea House, 186 Barnettville Road in Blackville. If you’ve been missing Darlene’s Tea House, now is your chance to stop by for breakfast, and pick up a pie and bottle of pickles for Thanksgiving Dinner. Antiques will also…

Submission Call: Autumn Photos

By Giver Miramichi / October 6, 2015 / Comments Off on Submission Call: Autumn Photos

It’s Autumn on the Mighty Miramichi — one of the most colourful and beautiful times of the year! We’re looking for your best seasonal photos for the next print edition of Giv’er Miramichi magazine! We always welcome your submissions to Giv’er Miramichi but the Fall season is particularly breathtaking. So email us your best photos to…

Pumpkin Sale for Hospital Foundation

By Giver Miramichi / October 5, 2015 / Comments Off on Pumpkin Sale for Hospital Foundation

Just in time to celebrate Thanksgiving and for those getting an early start on their Halloween Jack-o’-lanterns Lockerbie Farms in Loggieville held their annual Pumpkin Sale over the weekend in support of the Miramichi Regional Hospital Foundation. Green fields turned orange on Saturday October 3rd and Sunday October 4th as hundreds of pumpkins were picked and lined…