Month: September 2014

Hicken Dominates Pro Stock Return to the ‘Chi

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 30, 2014 /

Submitted by Denver Matchett Brudenell, PEI’s Jonathon Hicken was the class of the field Saturday night as he started on the pole and dominated the ‘Chi City Showdown Pro Stock 125, leading every lap en route to winning the first Pro Stock race in over 15 years at the track known now as Speedway Miramichi. The…

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Declarations Issued Confirming Election Winners

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 29, 2014 /

Elections New Brunswick’s 49 returning officers released the final results on Friday from the Sept. 22 general election and issued declarations regarding candidates having received the greatest number of votes to be elected. The final results confirm the candidates named as the winners on election night. “The declarations released today uphold and validate the outcome of…

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Date for Swearing-in Ceremony Set

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 29, 2014 /

Premier-designate Brian Gallant, along with MLAs recommended for appointment to the executive council, will be officially sworn-in during a ceremony on October 7th. Gallant, who will become the 33rd Premier of New Brunswick, was formally invited to form government during a meeting with Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas. “This will be an exciting moment for our team,”…

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Lumberjack Competition

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 28, 2014 /

The Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum hosted their annual Professional Lumberjack Competition on August 16th. The event features Jack & Jill Sawing, Axe Throwing, and a variety of sawing, chopping and splitting competitions as well as the Kettle Boil, activities for kids, a BBQ and dinner. NEXT YEAR! Join us on AUGUST 15, 2015 for…

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Miramichi City Surplus, 15 Years and Growing

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 27, 2014 /

When Ralph McCray retired from serving his country for over 20 years as an Aircraft Technician he moved home to the Miramichi to slow down and enjoy life. In 1999, instead of slowing down, he and his wife Lucy purchased Dunnett’s Scrap Metal and started Miramichi City Scrap Metal. A few years later he changed…

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SAT SEPT 27th – 6pm Prostock Returns to Miramichi Speedway!

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 26, 2014 /

A perfect night for the races Admission General: $15.  Youth 9-17yrs: $10.  Children 8yrs and under: FREE Pit Admission General / Competitor: $25. Special Attractions: Prostock Returns to Miramichi!! Meet the stars of the asphalt ovals and get their autograph! NB Big Dawg Challenge Points Finale Pack-Em-In Prostock 125 For more information visit: http://speedwaymiramichi.ca/events/ Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er…

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Good Vibrations

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 26, 2014 /

Good things happening around the Mighty Miramichi! If you have a little bit of good news to share, email us at , mention Good Vibrations in the subject line.   Nan Creaghan of Burnt Church recently published her first book, Sailing Uncharted Waters. It is a fictional allegory on the life of a young girl growing up…

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Expecting? Don’t Neglect Your Teeth

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 26, 2014 /

Even though most people are aware that good oral health is essential for the overall health of both mother and child, misunderstandings about the safety of dental care during pregnancy may cause pregnant women to avoid seeing their dentist. The fact is that dentists can create a treatment plan that is safe, effective, and essential […]

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Transition Team Announced

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 25, 2014 /

Premier-designate Brian Gallant announced a three-member transition team to liaise with the civil service in the period leading to the swearing-in of the new cabinet. “I am thankful that these three talented New Brunswickers have agreed to lead this important work,” said Gallant. “They have decades of experience in the private sector, governance and politics,…

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Recipe: Sweet Pepper Salad with Goat Cheese & Basil

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 25, 2014 /

Sweet Pepper Salad with Goat Cheese and Basil Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 medium Bell peppers, various colours 1½ tsp 7 ml Olive oil 1½ tsp 7 ml Balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp 30 ml Goat cheese, plain, crumbled 1½ tsp 7 ml Basil, fresh, chopped ¼ tsp 1 ml Pepper Directions: Grill whole peppers until soft…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 25, 2014

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 25, 2014 /
Moose Landing - Holly Tyler & Tyler with fish

Finally, some good news!  Over the weekend there was a decent splash of fresh fish entering the system.  There was an average of 40 fish counted for several days on the Main Southwest Miramichi and at least another 20 on Monday.  Perhaps it is still too early to call it a “Fall Run”, but it…

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Investor Alert: Warning about Investment Solicitations by Telephone

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 25, 2014 /

New Brunswick residents are receiving an increased volume of solicitations from companies that are not registered to sell investments in the province, warns the Financial and Consumer Services Commission. The enforcement division of the commission is concerned about reports that two companies, MagellantradingFX and Magellan Trading Group, have been cold calling New Brunswickers and soliciting…

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NBCC Students on Foot Patrol

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 24, 2014 /

In conjunction with the NBCC, Police Foundation year II students, the Miramichi Police Foundation (MPF) , and the Downtown City of Miramichi Merchants Association, Police Foundation students will be conducting foot patrols throughout both Downtown Business Districts. This will be the third year for this Fall project. The students, under the guidance of MPF officers,…

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