General Interest

95th Annual Miramichi Agricultural Exhibition – July 17th to 21st, 2018

By Giver Miramichi / July 13, 2018 / Comments Off on 95th Annual Miramichi Agricultural Exhibition – July 17th to 21st, 2018

From old favourites to new attractions, you will find something for the whole family at the 95th Annual Miramichi Agricultural Exhibition from July 17th to 21st!

The Natoaganeg “Eel Ground” 1st Nation 21st Annual Pow Wow

By Giver Miramichi / July 11, 2018 / Comments Off on The Natoaganeg “Eel Ground” 1st Nation 21st Annual Pow Wow

The Natoaganeg “Eel Ground” 1st Nation Annual Powwow is held on the 3rd weekend of July each year. This is our community’s cultural, spiritual and social event of the year. It is our time to showcase the drumming, dancing and regalia of the First Nation people. It is a perfect opportunity to experience First Nation Culture.

MIRAMICHI GENEALOGY

By Giver Miramichi / July 9, 2018 /

NBGS Miramichi’s mandate is to promote the collection, preservation and accessibility of genealogical and heritage records through projects pertaining to genealogy and heritage. We do this by promoting education of members and the general public in the Miramichi area. The group meets eight times a year on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:15 pm at the Chatham Public Library. Meetings are not held in June, July, August or December. Members of the public are welcome to attend any meeting.

Create the Designer Coastal Look at your Cottage

By Giver Miramichi / July 7, 2018 / Comments Off on Create the Designer Coastal Look at your Cottage

by Jamie Alexander Life is a Dream come true when you’re at the Cottage. Lazy days of summer are a treat when you spend them at the cottage. Huddled & gathered around the table enjoying dad’s latest BBQ treat paired with mom’s homemade potato salad. The vision for the 2018 Big Brothers Big Sisters Dream…

Temporary Closure of Salmon Pools on the Miramichi River

By Giver Miramichi / July 5, 2018 / Comments Off on Temporary Closure of Salmon Pools on the Miramichi River

Fisheries and Oceans Canada wishes to inform the public that the following 26 salmon fishing pools will be closed to angling for all species of fish, due to high water temperature and low water levels. This closure will be starting Thursday, July 5, 2018 and will continue until conditions improve, as per the warm water protocol in place.

How to Deal with Cyberbullying and Substance Abuse

By Giver Miramichi / July 5, 2018 / Comments Off on How to Deal with Cyberbullying and Substance Abuse

According to the Megan Meier Foundation—a foundation created by Tina Meier after her 13-year-old daughter, Megan, took her own life as a result of being cyberbullied—approximately 34 percent of all school-aged kids have endured cyberbullying at some point in their lives. While many people think of this type of bullying as strictly a teenage issue,…

Birding in Miramichi

By Giver Miramichi / July 3, 2018 / Comments Off on Birding in Miramichi

Are you interested in birding in the Miramichi area? There are several “hot spots” that Nature Miramichi would like to bring to your attention.

History of Beaubear Credit Union

By Giver Miramichi / July 2, 2018 / Comments Off on History of Beaubear Credit Union

This year, the Beaubear Credit Union celebrates its 80th anniversary as a staple in the Miramichi area. Looking back over their storied history, there can be little doubt that, while undergoing a great deal of change, they have long retained their own unique, and admirable, character.

Volunteer Miramichi Launches New Online way to Connect Organizations with Volunteers

By Giver Miramichi / June 30, 2018 / Comments Off on Volunteer Miramichi Launches New Online way to Connect Organizations with Volunteers

Volunteer Miramichi has launched a new online platform that makes it even easier to connect. Visit www.miramichivolunteer.com/register for more information and check out this article!

Are Plastic Bags Recyclable?

By Giver Miramichi / June 29, 2018 / Comments Off on Are Plastic Bags Recyclable?

Did you know that soft plastics such as shopping bags, bread bags, frozen food bags, plastic wrap and chip bags are not recyclable in the Residential Curbside Recycling Program?

Treasure Hunting in Miramichi Lets go Geocaching!

By Giver Miramichi / June 28, 2018 /

Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location.

Atlantic Salmon Conservation Schools Network (ASCSN)

By Giver Miramichi / June 22, 2018 / Comments Off on Atlantic Salmon Conservation Schools Network (ASCSN)

The Atlantic Salmon Conservation Schools Network (ASCSN) is a network of schools studying the conservation of Atlantic Salmon. Miramichi Valley High School (MVHS) is one of the schools involved along with schools from Scotland, United States, Finland, France, Greenland, Germany and Spain.

Discover New Adventures at Beaubears Island

By Giver Miramichi / June 20, 2018 / Comments Off on Discover New Adventures at Beaubears Island

For seventeen summers, the doors of the Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre have been a gateway into Miramichi’s past for locals and tourists alike. This year we are excited to announce the debut of our Interpretive Picnic program, in partnership with Carrefour Beausoleil. Join your period hosts for a sit-down meal on the Island, just bring…