Year: 2012

Doug’s Christmas Shopping List

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 1, 2012 /

With the fishing season over and equipment taken care of, I’ll wrap up another year with my annual Christmas shopping suggestions for the angler.  I’ve checked with my friends in the tackle shops and have an estimated price range for many items mentioned.  This column is the “clip and paste” on the fridge with certain…

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Doug’s Christmas Shopping List

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 1, 2012 / Comments Off on Doug’s Christmas Shopping List

With the fishing season over and equipment taken care of, I’ll wrap up another year with my annual Christmas shopping suggestions for the angler.  I’ve checked with my friends in the tackle shops and have an estimated price range for many items mentioned.  This column is the “clip and paste” on the fridge with certain […]

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Friends Honour Friend

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 1, 2012 / Comments Off on Friends Honour Friend

Jody Harrison was a co-owner of a fishing camp on the Little Southwest Miramichi. On Oct 22, 2011 he lost his life in an ATV accident. Like his friends, Jody was a big supporter of the MSA and salmon conservation in general. In honor of Jody, this year…

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End of season note from the President

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 29, 2012 / Comments Off on End of season note from the President

Another season has wrapped up with the optimism of the 2011 season replaced with the dismal results of the 2012 season.  Based on the DFO traps, the Northwest Miramichi grilse run was only 22% of last year and the large salmon numbers were 48% of last year resulting in spawning requirements not likely to be achieved, […]

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Douglastown Nutrition Events for November

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 27, 2012 /

Here is the schedule of nutrition events happening at Sobeys in Douglastown this November. Taste and Learn (Rice), Free Easy ways to use rice, with recipes you will love. Friday, November 2nd, 12pm-1pm. Join us on your lunch break! Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy, Free Expecting? Learn what to eat for a health pregnancy and…

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Village Offers Halloween Safety Tips

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 26, 2012 / Comments Off on Village Offers Halloween Safety Tips

The night is quickly approaching when the streets of Blackville will be filled with ghosts and goblins, not to mention princesses and fairies. As always, there are a few important Halloween safety guidelines that should be observed to ensure the night runs smoothly. Please note: Halloween curfew in the village is 8:00pm. Around the house… […]

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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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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 25, 2012

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 25, 2012 /

With only the Bartibog, Burnt Church and Tabusintac Rivers open for four more days, there has not been a lot of angling activity. When angling is over for another year, most anglers simply chuck their equipment out in the garage or in the basement where it remains until next season.  Wise anglers will take a…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 25, 2012

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 25, 2012 / Comments Off on Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 25, 2012

With only the Bartibog, Burnt Church and Tabusintac Rivers open for four more days, there has not been a lot of angling activity. When angling is over for another year, most anglers simply chuck their equipment out in the garage or in the basement where it remains until next season.  Wise anglers will take a […]

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