Month: October 2017

Borrow. Grow. Repeat. Be a Seed Saveur!

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 12, 2017 /

Whether you are new to saving seeds or an old hand at germinating and winnowing, everyone is invited to become a member of the Seed Saveurs network this fall. A special event launching the Seed Saveur initiative is planned for both November 2, 2017 in Upper Miramichi and on November 4, 2017 in Miramichi. Use…

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Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 11, 2017 /

This Pumpkin Spice Cake will fill your kitchen with the sweet smell of Fall baking! Submitted by Georgia Halavrezos, it is one of her family’s favourite treats. Recipe Ingredients: 3 cups All Purpose Flour 1 ½ tsp Cinnamon 1 ½ tsp Nutmeg 1 tsp Ginger 3 ½ tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Baking Soda ¾…

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Brew up funds for your local Alzheimer Society

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 10, 2017 /

On September 21, World Alzheimer’s Day,  the Alzheimer Society kicked off Coffee Break®, their largest nationwide fundraiser that simply asks participants to share a cup of coffee in exchange for a donation to their local Society. Each year, Coffee Break events in New Brunswick raise over $50 thousand and this year, we’re excited to welcome…

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Introducing Miramichi’s New Health Coach

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 9, 2017 /

Hi, my name is Marie-Pier Page, the new Health Coach for the Miramichi region. My work is focused on the Live Well | Bien Vivre program, which is a health initiative by Diabetes Canada in partnership with the Government of New Brunswick. Live Well | Bien Vivre is a free health coaching service offered to…

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NBACL Awarded the 2017 Globe and Mail Employee Recommended Workplace

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 7, 2017 /

The New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) is a provincial, non-profit organization that works with and on behalf of children and adults with an intellectual disability and their families. Established in 1957, NBACL works to build inclusive communities where children and adults with an intellectual disability can live, learn, work, and play. We work…

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Cathy Martin Photography

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 6, 2017 /

In the recent Fall 2017 Issue of Giv’er Miramichi magazine, we published a beautiful sunflower photo on our cover by local photographer Cathy Martin.  Cathy always sends in a variety of photos that she “isn’t sure if people will like”, and they are always beautiful! Her photography has been featured in our magazine quite a…

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Chatham Library Fall Programs

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 5, 2017 /

The Chatham Public Library are celebrating Canadian Public Libraries Month with a display of books by NB Authors and a Colouring Contest! They’ve also announced dates for their Fall Programs, along with a costume swap for Hallowe’en! Colouring Contest:  October 3-October 21 We are hosting a colouring contest for all ages! Colouring sheets can be picked…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 5, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 5, 2017 /

NOTE RE The LAST TWO WEEKS: There was a problem with the column the last two weeks. There were gremlins in cyber space. Only some received the column. Then we discovered there was a problem, and re-sent it. Some received it twice and some did not receive it at all. So hopefully all has gone…

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Miramichi Emergency Centre for Women Inc.

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 5, 2017 /

We believe that violence against women is unacceptable and that nobody deserves to be abused. We believe that children should not have to witness violence, nor live in fear. We believe that each woman has the right to decide for herself the direction of her life, according to her own values and needs. We offer…

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Scott Knowles Memorial Hockey Pool

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 4, 2017 /

The Rotary Club of Newcastle has announced that the Scott Knowles Memorial Hockey Pool is set to go for the 2017-2018 NHL season. The entry fees are: $20 for one, $50 for three, and $100 for seven. First prize is $1500. Second prize pays $750. Third prize will receive $375. Fourth place gets $150. Fifth will win $75. Sixth…

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An Update on the UK Narrow Boat Named Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 4, 2017 /

Hello Giv’er Miramichi! I thought it was about time I updated you on our progress with our continued cruising with Miramichi on The English Canals. Since my last report in August 2015 we have covered around a thousand miles of waterways. Since your City generously provided us with the Miramichi City Pennant, brought over by…

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Rogersville Bluegrass Proudly Presents Bluegrass Grammy Nominee Claire Lynch And Her Band!

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 3, 2017 /

Dolly Parton credits singer-songwriter Claire Lynch as having “one of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today.”  Long-recognized and praised as a creative force in acoustic music, Claire Lynch is a pioneer who continually pushes the boundaries of the bluegrass genre. Her career has been decorated with many accolades including three GRAMMY nominations,…

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