Month: June 2012

Bass eradication continues in Miramichi waters

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 20, 2012 / Comments Off on Bass eradication continues in Miramichi waters

James Foster Times & Transcript Staff 19 Jun 2012 11:46PM The last year of a three-year effort to get rid of a non-native species of fish from a lake which is part of the headwaters of the sensitive Miramichi River system is underway. But whether t…

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Summer Theatre Program for Kids in Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 19, 2012 / Comments Off on Summer Theatre Program for Kids in Miramichi

by Glenn Copeland Curtains up! Light the lights! The joy of live theatre—a way to tell stories that is dynamic and exciting. This summer Kidplayhouse Productions will be offering a summer theatre arts program for children in the Miramichi region. We’ll sing, dance, act, work with puppets and drumming, and generally have a lot of [Read More…]

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Blackville School Receives $9000 Investment

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 19, 2012 / Comments Off on Blackville School Receives $9000 Investment

Today the Province of New Brunswick invested $9000 into a project put forth by the Blackville Home and School Association that will help to protect and maintain the school soccer fields. This represents a combined effort to make something happen to ben…

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Amy Jardine Receives Diamond Jubilee Medal

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 18, 2012 / Comments Off on Amy Jardine Receives Diamond Jubilee Medal

Blackville resident and musician Amy Jardine, who is known for his countless volunteer hours playing at fundraisers, recently received the Diamond Jubilee Medal.  The special award medal was presented to Mr. Jardine by New Brunswick Premier David Alw…

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Drilling our way to the truth

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 18, 2012 / Comments Off on Drilling our way to the truth

Telegraph Journal David Campbell June 12, 2012 Earlier this week, the University of New Brunswick and the Université de Moncton put on a conference on the subject of natural resources development in New Brunswick, with a particular focus on the natura…

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Two Poems for Granddad by Paula Grattan

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 17, 2012 / Comments Off on Two Poems for Granddad by Paula Grattan

Granddad You are a part of me our bloodlines connect For that I love you I yearn for a relationship To know more about you, our family My father your only son You are here yet if it were not for stories told, I would know nothing of you I want to proudly carry Our [Read More…]

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A Poem by Paula Grattan

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 17, 2012 / Comments Off on A Poem by Paula Grattan

Because of you You nurtured me from day one You loved me before that Wiped away tears when I was sad Bandaged cuts when I was hurt Shown me how to be me How to love what I have Encouraged my uprisings Supported my downfalls Because of you I value family Because of you I [Read More…]

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My Dad

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 17, 2012 / Comments Off on My Dad

by Sherry Sturgeon My first crush was on my dad. I thought he was the strongest, funniest, most hard working man around. Sure, he was stern at times when I was growing up. And yes, there were days I would almost be afraid of him and any punishment I might be due; but as quick [Read More…]

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My Father’s Birth into Eternity

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 17, 2012 / Comments Off on My Father’s Birth into Eternity

by Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland My father left this world with a grace he rarely exhibited when living. Oh, I’m not talking about how it was for him after the stroke, as he lay on a hospital bed for days on end, with all manner of tubes sticking out of his body. That was not graceful. Nor [Read More…]

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A Poem by Anna Sturgeon

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 17, 2012 / Comments Off on A Poem by Anna Sturgeon

Dad You are my dad You make me glad I am your child You are so silly Mom gives you wet willys And sometimes we go wild We have lots of fun Under the sun You make me smile You say, “It’s time to leave” I say, “Can we stay please?” You say, “For a [Read More…]

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Unlocking the Barriers to your True Authentic Self

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 14, 2012 /

This Saturday, June 16th, there will be a hands-on workshop by Sacred Souls, “Unlocking the Barriers to your True Authentic Self”.  Workshop Cost – $50.00 Sunday, June 17th, Kathryn will also be offering one hour Reiki sessions by appointment only. Reiki Session – $54.00 Location: Miramichi Kinsmen Center, 100 Newcastle Blvd, Miramichi NB This workshop is an introduction…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 14, 2012

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 14, 2012 / Comments Off on Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 14, 2012

Anglers are starting to pick up a few more fish then last week and are also seeing more. However, there is no concentrated run as of yet. The counting trap at Cassilis on the Northwest was averaging a fish every other day, while Millerton on the Main Southwest was averaging about six a day. A positive is found in an email below about the Penobscot River in Maine.

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2012 Miramichi River Adventures Three Week Summer Camp

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 13, 2012 /

Fun, Adventure, Technology, & a week at a true bona fide resort in the world’s first SMART showcase community! Students who are enrolled in the camp will get a true Miramichi experience. The first week of camp students will embark on a rigorous outdoor adventure. Students will participate in activities such as rappelling, canoeing, archery,…

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