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Santa was out and about last evening delivering the paper and checking his list of who has been naughty or nice. We were able to snap some photos of the big guy who was travelling by an alternate mode of transportation. He tells us Rudolph had the night off 🙂 Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about…
Read MoreThe crew at MightyMiramichi.com and BreadnMolasses.com wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the coming New Year. Take the time to watch the video below. This is really what Christmas is about… it says it all! Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about “What’s up, what’s new, what’s happening”. We are…
Read MoreMLA Jake Stewart hosted a “Coffee Break With Jake” fundraising event today in Blackville at the Southwest Miramichi Constituency Office. The ‘Christmas coffee and sweets event’ allowed constituents to donate to the Alzheimer Society. Here’s a photo of Jake with Mary Jane Hickey of the Alzheimer Society. Jonathan Walls and Jake played some tunes for […]
Read MoreUPDATE: It was an exciting time as the kindness and the magic of Miramichi community was displayed again as another successful turkey drive was completed. It was overwhelming as the goal was surpassed and by 5:00 pm. 176 turkeys was collected. It was a busy afternoon, when at noon there was still a need of…
Read MoreDylan was a quiet boy who found it difficult to speak up. His mother enrolled him in a theatre arts class, and ten weeks later, the soft-spoken young man emerged from his shell, playing a comedic role. Marianne was a bit of a wild card. She loved to direct other people, but had a hard…
Read MoreThe DowntownS Miramichi-Historic Chatham Business District played host to record number of participants and spectators at the 27th Annual Parade of Lights held on Friday December 7th, 2012. The Parade started promptly at 6:30 from the NBCC Miramichi parking lot with the assistance of the Miramichi Fire Department coordinating the marshalling of the parade. Many…
Read MoreThe Annual Santa Claus Parade of Lights was held on Saturday, December 8 and local businesses and groups certainly displayed the Christmas spirit! The parade’s many floats were decked out in brightly coloured lights and decorations. People were lined up Main Street from Busy Tots Daycare to the Community Center, where after the parade Santa […]
Read MoreBlackville School will be presenting a Christmas Choir Concert at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Renous on Friday, December 14 at 7:30pm. The concert will feature performances by the Blackville School Elementary Choir, the Blackville School Girls’ Choir, the Blackville School Alto Sax Trio, along with local guest choirs such as St.Bridget’s Children’s Choir, St.Raphael’s […]
Read MoreThe Miramichi Chamber of Commerce invites you to their New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at the Rodd Miramichi on December 31. Cocktails at 6:30 with dinner at 7:30. Tickets are $100/person or $700 for a table of 8 and are available at Books Inn or the Chamber Office. Early bird draw for tickets sold before…
Read MoreThe Women of Miramichi Entrepreneurial Network (WOMEN) held their 1st Annual Women of Influence Night on December 1st at Rodd Miramichi River Hotel. Local businesswomen were honoured for their entrepreneurial spirit and successes. Awards were presented to Lois Tozer of R. Tozer Construction Ltd. for Female Entrepreneur of the Year; Margaret Sullivan of NBCC Miramichi…
Read MoreWith your help, Salvation Army Miramichi brings the miracle of Christmas to those in need through their community programs. Here are some opportunities to give: Christmas Kettle Campaign: (until December 24). Give the gift of your time by volunteering. 2.5 hour shifts Monday through Saturday at several city locations. Call 622-7826 to volunteer. Make a…
Read MoreChristmas is a time for giving, and Best Price Auto Sales wants to surprise one lucky person with a FREE CAR! Click here to download an entry form to nominate a person you feel is deserving of this gift the most. Nominees must have a valid NB license and can provide their own automobile insurance. …
Read MoreA Christmas tradition: Greg Sprague, a board member with the Miramichi Salmon Association (MSA), has helped put together the MSA’s sixth annual fundraising calendar. The calendars have become collector’s items for many, but making the 2013 calendar even more special is the fact that it is celebrating the MSA’s 60th anniversary. Stephen MacGillivray/The Daily Gleaner […]
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