General Interest

Opry Live Airing on Rogers TV Province-wide

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 25, 2012 /

Bill Mullin’s Miramichi Opry airs province-wide three times a day on Rogers TV, reaching over 140,000 households.  You can watch the show seven days a week at 1:30pm, 5:30pm and 9:30 pm. For more information about the Miramichi Opry, visit their Facebook Page. Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about “What’s up, what’s new, what’s happening”. We are…

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Prepare to be Spooked this Halloween!

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 25, 2012 /

With Halloween just around the corner, Mighty Miramichi’s events calendar is overflowing with spooky-themed events.  Check out some of these events and prepare to be scared! Friday, October 26 Chatham Head Rec & Community Center Halloween Dance with music by N&C Country. Admission is $6. 9pm to midnight. More details 3rd Annual Haunted Trail Miramichi Youth…

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Miramichi ILLUMINATE!

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 25, 2012 /

Come out on Thursday, November 8th and join Science East at Harkins Middle School for ILLUMINATE! Shedding light on STEM careers. Learn how people in your community are applying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in their work every day. Talk to the experts! Step into their shoes! Test out the tools and equipment used in…

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Watch Highlights from the Miramichi Folksong Festival

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 25, 2012 /

Watch our featured video – highlights from the Miramichi Folksong Festival below: Upcoming Event: The 56th Miramichi Folksong Festival Inc. presents the Annual War Memories In Song Dinner / Concert:  A Salute to our Veterans, Peace Keepers & Soldiers in Afghanistan on Sunday, November 4th at 6:30pm at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre. Tickets are $30.00…

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Blackville Residents Hope for a Community Pool

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 25, 2012 /

A group of Blackville residents are hoping their votes will win the village a public pool from the Aviva Community Fund, an annual competition that is changing Canadian communities by bringing great ideas to life. The most popular ideas, as determined by passionate Canadians like you, will have a chance to win a share of…

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‘Superman’ of visual arts remembered

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 25, 2012 / Comments Off on ‘Superman’ of visual arts remembered

Chris Morris Legislature Bureau 21 Oct 2012 08:12AM FREDERICTON – Family, friends and fans paid tribute to Bruno Bobak at a special memorial on Wednesday evening, remembering the artist for his big heart and gentle nature as well as his great talent….

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An Inside Look with Jake Stewart

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 21, 2012 / Comments Off on An Inside Look with Jake Stewart

I recently had the opportunity to meet with Blackville resident and Southwest Miramichi MLA Jake Stewart for an exclusive inside look of his life. Two years after being elected as a Member of Legislative Assembly, Jake reflects on his childhood growing…

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Craft Sale to Support Local Food Bank

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 19, 2012 / Comments Off on Craft Sale to Support Local Food Bank

This Saturday, October 20, a Fall and Christmas Craft Sale will be held at Trinity Hall in Blackville from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Proceeds from the table rentals, which are fully booked, and donations at the door will go to the Greater Blackville Resource C…

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Finally …

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 16, 2012 /

I have fished the Nor’ West from Aug on and have seen lots but have not been able to hook a salmon or grilse … I have seen lots and learned how people fish the river with high and low water. Saturday the 13th, I was fishing Black’s Pool and finally hooked one. It went…

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Local Author Launches New Book

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 10, 2012 / Comments Off on Local Author Launches New Book

Wayne Curtis to unveil “Of Earthly and River Things” at the official Miramichi launch of his new memoir. Join Wayne at Books Inn, 144 Newcastle Boulevard in Miramichi on Friday, October 12 at 6:30pm. This is a free event. Books will be avai…

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Broodstock Collection Video – Burnt Hill Brook

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 9, 2012 / Comments Off on Broodstock Collection Video – Burnt Hill Brook

The Miramichi Salmon Association works closely with government and non-government organizations to help keep the Miramichi River stocked with Atlantic salmon. JD Irving recently posted a video to Youtube discussing the broodstock collection and subsequ…

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Bruno Bobak 1923-2012

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 27, 2012 / Comments Off on Bruno Bobak 1923-2012

Long time friend and donor to the Miramichi Salmon Association, Bruno Bobak, passed away in Fredericton on September 24th. The notice from McAdam’s Funeral Home follows.  The family of Bruno Bobak wish to announce his passing on Monday, Septembe…

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Save Our Railway!

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 27, 2012 /

Does Atlantic Canada deserve better rail passenger service? If your answer is “yes”, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! National Dream Renewed is an initiative of Transport Action – the country’s leading citizen transportation advocacy group – to gather Canadians’ views of VIA Rail, and their suggestions on how it can be transformed…

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