General Interest

Charlie Appelstein Coming to Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 8, 2013 /
Charlie Applestein, author of “No Such Thing As a Bad Kid”

The John Howard Society Miramichi is proud to announce our partnership with the New Brunswick Children’s Foundation, The Anglophone School District North, St. Thomas University, Rotary Club – Newcastle and Aliant Pioneers to present Charlie Appelstein, author of No Such Thing As a Bad Kid. Charlie will be putting on two sessions in Miramichi. Day…

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Volunteer Peer Supporters Needed

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 8, 2013 /
Canadian Diabetes Association

Are you comfortable managing your Type 2 Diabetes? Are you motivated by your experiences to help others? The Canadian Diabetes Association is looking for volunteers to participate in the new D-Support program here in New Brunswick. D-Support is a free and confidential phone support service that connects volunteer peer supporters with callers who are struggling…

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Benefit for Bob Warren

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 8, 2013 /

There will be a fundraising benefit for Bob Warren on Saturday, October 12 at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge in Blackville starting at 3:00pm. A variety show and auction will be held and light refreshments will be served. All proceeds will go towards med…

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12th Annual Autumn Run Dinner – Saint John

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 30, 2013 /
Miramichi Salmon Association

12th Annual Autumn Run Dinner  WE’VE HIT A DAM and have to change course.  This event has changed dates and is now planned for   Tuesday, October 29th, 2013  Event Details Date:   Tuesday, October 29th, 2013 Time:   6:00 p.m. Reception/Silent Auction, 7:30 p.m. Dinner/Live Auction Location:   Royal Ballroom, Delta Brunswick  Funds raised will support the good […]

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Benefit to be held for George Dunn

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 28, 2013 /

A benefit for George Dunn of White Rapids will take place next Sunday afternoon, October 6 from 2pm-6pm at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge on McLaggan Drive in Blackville. All proceeds will go towards medical and travel expenses while George undergoes radiation therapy in Moncton for Esophageal Cancer. Music will be provided by local talent, with […]

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New Fire Hall Design Unveiled

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 27, 2013 /
New Fire Hall in Blackville sketches unveiled.

At a public meeting held earlier this week at the Blackville Community Centre, representatives from Crandall, along with Mayor Matt Sturgeon and Councillors Cindy Ross and Christopher Hennessy, unveiled sketches and blueprints of the new fire hall. Village clerk Kurt Marks was also in attendance. The meeting, led by Mayor Sturgeon and Crandall’s Pierre Plourde, […]

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Walk to Cure Diabetes This Weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 20, 2013 /

The 1st Annual Jorden and Jayde’s JDRF Memory Walk to CURE Diabetes takes place this weekend at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge in Blackville. This 12 hour event begins on Saturday, September 21 at 7pm with an opening ceremony, a survivor’s lap, entertainment by Country Drive, silent auction, canteen and much more. The mothers of Jorden […]

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Blackville Bridge Closed to Traffic

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 19, 2013 /

Update #2 (Monday, September 23): The Southwest Miramichi River Bridge #2 in Blackville will closed to all traffic until Friday, October 4. Update (Friday, September 20): The Southwest Miramichi River Bridge #2 in Blackville will now be OPEN to ONE lane until Monday, September 23. Previous: Please be advised that Southwest Miramichi River Bridge #2, 150 m […]

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Ask the Experts: Living Well with Dentures

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 19, 2013 /
The average lifespan of dentures is five years.

Living Well with Dentures by McCormack Denture Clinic Dentures are made of acrylic material that is softer and more porous than natural teeth leaving them more susceptible to bacteria, fungal growth, and dental plaque formation. Therefore, patients need to be proactive about cleaning. Keeping your dentures clean is an important part of oral hygiene. It…

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Community Fresh Box

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 18, 2013 /
Contents of a typical Community Fresh Box which also contain tips and recipes.

Community Fresh Box by Stacy Underhill If you want to put a sparkle in Brenda Hachey’s eye, ask her about the Community Fresh Box program. The Fresh Box program is a buying group that allows participants to get fresh fruit and vegetables at a portion of the retail price. Brenda first heard of this concept…

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Summer 2013 Tourism Wrap-up

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 18, 2013 /
Shauna Hiemstra submitted this photo of her four year old daughter Avery waving to a ship during the Tall Ships Festival in Miramichi this summer. Find more of her work by searching Shauna Hiemstra Photography on Facebook.

We asked local tourism operators how their summer went and this is what they had to say: Record crowds attended the Miramichi Folksong Festival and two evening shows sold out. Tourists came from all over New Brunswick as well as throughout the Maritimes, across Canada (Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Yellowknife), the US (Maine, Massachusetts,…

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Greater Blackville Resource Centre Needs Help

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 16, 2013 /
GBRC volunteers setting up a fundraising yard sale.

Miramichi’s newest food bank is treading water, barely making ends meet on a monthly basis, due to a lack of government funding. “Our greatest concern right now is food to service our clients,” says Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) Founder/ President, Albertine Leblanc. “Receiving funding for projects like the Community Food Mentors program and Collective…

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Back to School Bash Next Weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 12, 2013 /

The Blackville Home & School Association is hosting a Back to School Bash next weekend to support their work of enhancing the educational and general well-being of children and youth at the school. The weekend-long event kicks off on Friday, September 20, with a movie night at the school. From 6:00pm to 8:30pm, K-5 students […]

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