General Interest

13th Annual World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Awareness Month!

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 20, 2020 /

Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, will mark the 13th Annual World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Awareness Month is April! Everyone is encouraged to wear blue in recognition and to raise awareness for people living with Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder on that day! You can also save the butterfly image below and post it to…

News Release: MSA’s Gaining Support for Atlantic Salmon Recovery Plan

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 18, 2020 /

SOUTH ESK, NB – The Miramichi Salmon Association’s (MSA) recently released Atlantic Salmon Recovery Plan has quickly gained its first endorsement.  The New Brunswick Salmon Council (NBSC) has submitted a letter of support to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and publicly supported the plan. “Adoption of the MSA plan’s recommendations is critically important,” said…

On the Cains – New Book by Brad Burns is an Historical Tribute to the Cains River

By Brad Burns / March 17, 2020 /

The Cains River is the largest tributary of the Southwest Miramichi. The fishing and history of The Cains and Miramichi Rivers is inseparably linked. In many ways it was the development of week-long Cains River float trips by outfitter W. Harry Allen and his extended family of Wades and Allens that started things off at the…

Musique Nomade

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 16, 2020 /

Musique Nomade is happy to release the EP – All My People, a special collaboration with artists from the Maritimes featuring : Matt Comeau, Judie Acquin, Connor Ward, Hubert Francis, Michel Tremblay, Blake Francis, Brandon Arnold, George Paul, Tee Cloud, Trish Augustine, Kesley Arrow and Alexandria Wasuweg Gregoire. An album that is daring, moving and…

May 8-10. FATAL CARNIVAL: A Murder Mystery Dessert Theatre

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 15, 2020 /

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the St. J&J Drama Troupe will follow the recommendations of NB Health Authorities and postpone their upcoming dessert theater, “Fatal Carnival”, that was scheduled for March 27, 28, & 29. At this time, the troupe has rescheduled their performances to May 8th, 9th and 10th. Please note, rather than reprinting…

Sistema NB Miramichi Spring Concert 2020

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 11, 2020 /

Please join us! Sistema NB Miramichi Spring Concert will be held on Friday evening, March 13th, beginning at 6:30 pm at the theatre of James M. Hill Memorial High School, 128 Henderson Street. Admission is FREE! Their Corneli, Beethoven and Miramichi Chamber Youth Orchestras are really excited to perform their pieces they have been working…

Mig’maq [Mik’maq] Language Classes

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 10, 2020 /

Do you want to be able to speak Mig’maq [Mik’maq]? Beginning on Tuesdays, March 10th, come out to the Nukumi House, located at 55 Indian Garden Road, on the Metepenagiag [Red Bank] 1st Nation from 6 pm to 8 pm for Mig’maq [Mik’maq] Language Classes. Instruction will be by George Paul and classes will be…

Wearing of the Green Saint Patrick’s Day Jig

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 9, 2020 /

UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED We are taking precautionary measures for the health and safety of our community due to COVID-19 and cancelling the St. Patrick’s Jig. We will reschedule these awesome entertainers in the near future. Please stay safe and healthy and thank you for your consideration. If you have purchase advance tickets…

Miramichi Valley High School Drama Club Presents “You Can’t Take It With You”

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 7, 2020 /

Postponed. The Miramichi Valley High School Drama Club will be presenting “You Can’t Take It With You” from Wednesday, March 25th, 2019 to Sunday, November March 29th, beginning at 7 pm at the Miramichi Valley High School Theatre, 345 McKenna Avenue, Miramichi – Newcastle. The tickets are only $15. a person, and can be purchased…

March 2020 Nutrition Events at the Sobeys Douglastown

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 6, 2020 /

Looking for something to do for yourself, a friend, or a family member? Why not consider coming out to one of the many great Nutrition Events happening this month (March) at the Sobeys Douglastown, located at 2485 King George Highway. These events are a world of healthy ideas for you! Be sure to contact 1-506-778-2404…

2020 Miramichi Tartan Day Dinner and Concert

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 5, 2020 /

Save the Date! The 2020 Miramichi Tartan Day Dinner and Concert will be held on Sunday, April 5th, 2020 at the Miramichi Beaverbrook Kinsmen Centre, located at 100 Newcastle Boulevard. The supper begins at 5:00 pm. Enjoy a lovely Cranberry Chicken with Dressing, with Potatoes, Vegetables and Gravy. The dessert to be served will be a Butterscotch Cheesecake…

Pot Luck Social Event – Événement Social Chance

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 4, 2020 /

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED! SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE! The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on March 21. The struggle against racial discrimination aims to build peace in the minds of men and women, through education for tolerance, the rejection of racist stereotypes that may persist in culture or…

Fundraising Breakfast with The Easter Bunny

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 3, 2020 /

The 1st Gretna Green Scouting Group will be hosting a fundraising breakfast with The Easter Bunny at the Tyra’s Infinity Centre [former Douglastown Community Centre] from 8 am to 12 pm noon on Saturday, March 28th, 2020. This event is to help raise funds to help send our scouts to Atlantic Jamboree. This will give…