Month: March 2012

Miramichier Wins 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 30, 2012 /

Simply by rolling up the rim of her hot drink cup, Trisha Donovan of Miramichi is a new owner of a 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid, a grand prize in this year’s RRRoll up the Rim to Win® contest at Tim Hortons. “Having a grand prize winner at our restaurant is exciting for our guests, team…

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Doug’s Fishing Report for Thursday March 29

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 30, 2012 /

MIRAMICHI – Here we go again with another Fly-Fishing Show this weekend in Eel Ground, but first Congratulations are in order to Jacques Heroux and the organizers of the Dieppe Fly-Tying Club for making the move to join the annual Boat Show and Outdoor Sportsman Show.  Having the three combined in one place was nothing…

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Doug’s Fishing Report for Thursday March 29

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 30, 2012 / Comments Off on Doug’s Fishing Report for Thursday March 29

MIRAMICHI – Here we go again with another Fly-Fishing Show this weekend in Eel Ground, but first Congratulations are in order to Jacques Heroux and the organizers of the Dieppe Fly-Tying Club for making the move to join the annual Boat Show and Outdoor Sportsman Show.  Having the three combined in one place was nothing […]

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AGM & Soiree 2012

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 27, 2012 / Comments Off on AGM & Soiree 2012

The MRTA invites you to join us in attending our “Taste of Miramichi” AGM and Soiree on March 30th at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members.  This will be a fun “Trade Show” style event, allowing operators to connect and re-discover what is going on in your own backyard.

Be sure to taste the specialties and entertainment provided by our regional members!

Agenda:

3:00pm-Trade Show Set-up

5:00pm-Social Hour


6:00pm-Meeting

Followed by a flavor of Miramichi Talent!

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AGM & Soiree 2012

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 27, 2012 / Comments Off on AGM & Soiree 2012

The MRTA invites you to join us in attending our “Taste of Miramichi” AGM and Soiree on March 30th at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members.  This will be a fun “Trade Show” style event, allowing operators to connect and re-discover what is going on in your own backyard.

Be sure to taste the specialties and entertainment provided by our regional members!

Agenda:

3:00pm-Trade Show Set-up

5:00pm-Social Hour


6:00pm-Meeting

Followed by a flavor of Miramichi Talent!

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Bang On The Ear Live @ Saltwater Sounds

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 26, 2012 /

Glengarry County’s Bang On The Ear will be performing at Miramichi’s Salt Water Sounds, July 22, in an “Intimate and Interactive” Performance. The Band is in town on there annual Maritimes Tour With This years stops in Miramichi for Canada’s Irish Festival as well as O’Donahues Street Dance, and The Olde Dubli Pub in Charlottetown…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for March 22, 2012

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 22, 2012 /

Welcome to another season of angling! Although a tad early for actually getting “on the water”, it nevertheless is time to get into the mood. There is no better way to do this than by attending the Annual Fly-Fishing Show.

However, this year there is a change in format for the better. This year everything is bigger and better with a large increase in the number of exhibitors. The Dieppe Fly-Fishing Forum, usually held at the Dieppe Community College, is moving to the Moncton Coliseum, and is combined with the annual boat show and outdoor sportsman show. So anglers will get “three for the price of one”.

And it’s not just for the men. More and more ladies are sharing the angling experience. As a matter of fact, one of the key-note speakers is Kathryn Maroun. She is originally from the Halifax area and currently has her own TV Fishing Show. She will be sharing many of her experiences and expertise during her presentations.

The event is a week earlier than usual, thus the earlier beginning of this column. Everything starts this Friday, March 23 at noon at the Moncton Coliseum/Arena complex and runs through Sunday. Daily times are Friday: noon until 9 p.m., Saturday: 10 am until 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 am Sunday to 5 p.m. Daily entrance fee is $8.00 Adult, Senior/students: $7.00, with Youth under 10 free. A Weekend pass is $ 15.00

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Miramichi Fishing Report for March 22, 2012

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 21, 2012 / Comments Off on Miramichi Fishing Report for March 22, 2012

Welcome to another season of angling! Although a tad early for actually getting “on the water”, it nevertheless is time to get into the mood. There is no better way to do this than by attending the Annual Fly-Fishing Show.

However, this year there is a change in format for the better. This year everything is bigger and better with a large increase in the number of exhibitors. The Dieppe Fly-Fishing Forum, usually held at the Dieppe Community College, is moving to the Moncton Coliseum, and is combined with the annual boat show and outdoor sportsman show. So anglers will get “three for the price of one”.

And it’s not just for the men. More and more ladies are sharing the angling experience. As a matter of fact, one of the key-note speakers is Kathryn Maroun. She is originally from the Halifax area and currently has her own TV Fishing Show. She will be sharing many of her experiences and expertise during her presentations.

The event is a week earlier than usual, thus the earlier beginning of this column. Everything starts this Friday, March 23 at noon at the Moncton Coliseum/Arena complex and runs through Sunday. Daily times are Friday: noon until 9 p.m., Saturday: 10 am until 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 am Sunday to 5 p.m. Daily entrance fee is $8.00 Adult, Senior/students: $7.00, with Youth under 10 free. A Weekend pass is $ 15.00

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Blackville Resident Marion Fogan to Receive Provincial CWL Life Membership

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 13, 2012 / Comments Off on Blackville Resident Marion Fogan to Receive Provincial CWL Life Membership

Saint Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church in Blackville is pleased to announce that parishioner Marion Fogan will be receiving her Life Membership in the Catholic Women’s League. Marion will be receiving her award at the Diocese of Saint John&#…

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The Adoption of Middle Island

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 9, 2012 / Comments Off on The Adoption of Middle Island

The Adoption of Middle Island

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Personal and Business Insurance Strategies for Farmers

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 7, 2012 /

by Stephen Leblanc Operating most farms is highly capital intensive. If you are like many farmers, you are asset rich and cash poor. You pour all of your hard earned money back into the farm. You know how much blood, sweat and tears it takes every day to ensure your bottom line. That’s why you…

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Local Off to CIS Nationals

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 7, 2012 /

The UPEI Panthers are the 2012 AUS women’s hockey champions after defeating Mount Allison University 3-0 on Sunday in Dalhousie. Miramichi student Christina Kelly who plays forward for UPEI scored two goals and was player of the game in finals. Christina was also named to the Tournament All-Star team, with teammate Kristy Dobsen of Bathurst.…

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