General Interest
I discovered these two photos in a collection by Peter Gadd of the Miramichi Naturalists Club, and I just had to have them for the upcoming Winter issue of Giv’er Miramichi magazine! Looking at the images conjured up all kinds of clever and amusing captions, and I thought, wouldn’t it be fun to ask our…
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When our students decide to jump in and start their GED, some are very glad to learn that GED is available online. That being said, online education is not for everyone! It has advantages, of course, but also several disadvantages. So you have to think twice before starting your online GED, and you should take…
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In December 2017, Loblaw Companies Ltd admitted to participating in an industry-wide price-fixing arrangement, which resulted in customers being overcharged for the cost of some packaged bread products. They are now offering eligible customers a $25 gift card to be used in their grocery stores across Canada. Loblaws owned stores include Atlantic Superstore, Real Canadian…
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64th MSA Annual Boston Dinner – Saturday, February 3, 2018– Burlington, MA The 64th Annual Boston Dinner and Symposium will be held Saturday, February 3rd. On this occasion, you will be joining fellow anglers, conservationists and honoring John Gerstma…
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The public is invited to the opening of the art exhibit ‘A tribute to my new Canadian identity, my art and my life’ by Miramichi artist Jayshree Rai in the Capitol Art Gallery on Wednesday, January 10th, at 5 p.m. Although Jayshree Rai graduated with a degree in Science from Saint Agnes College in Mangalore, India, she found a passion in and gravitated…
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The river ‘chi, holds a place in my heart With so much to tell, not sure where to start. Perhaps like most tales, from the beginning Of a young boy one day, who couldn’t stop grinning. My grandfather you see, was a Pond from Ludlow An…
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The Christmas Storm by Joe Powers I’m a creature of habit, and that night was no different than any other, at least the first part. Following my regular routine of dinner for one I retired to my den and sat, quite contentedly, in my worn fabric, exceedingly comfortable, overstuffed armchair. In the stone fireplace before me, which provided…
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This letter is to inform the general public of the magnificent work done by Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 3 volunteers and to report the status of our major project to raise funds for a new building, Building Rush 50/50. To date we have raised over $265,000! Thank you to all the volunteers and the…
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by Judy Bowman For many, many years the Grinch stole my Christmas right out from under my nose. It was insidious, so quiet and sneaky, that only recently with episodes of flashes of silver joy and moments of deep blue peace, did I realize it had been missing. Had I called the police to report…
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The Rotary Club of Newcastle held their annual Christmas Party on Tuesday night at the home of fellow Rotarian Geri Mahoney. The main topic of discussion during the festivities was the planning of the 2018 Miramichi Rotary Rib Fest which will be held from May 24 – 27, 2018. As a special addition to the […]
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Kindertots Children’s Centre is teaching children that being kind to others can make the world a better place. They’ve started a program called Operation Kind Kids that lives by the motto “If we all do one random act of kindness daily, we just might set the world in the right direction.” The goal of Operation…
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This weeks guest was the President of the Miramichi Salmon association Mr. Mark Hambrook. Mark explained to our group how the association is working toward the preservation and enhancement of the wild Atlantic salmon through the Collaboration for Atlan…
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