Month: February 2013

CD Release Party Tonight

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 28, 2013 /

CKMA radio produced a CD with local artists! There will be a CD release party tonight at Carrefour Beausoleil from 5:30 until 7:30 pm. Some of the artists will be present to play a few songs. The CD release party will be followed by the radio station’s Annual general meeting. Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about “What’s…

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St. Mary’s Celebrates Its Irish!

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 28, 2013 /

Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about “What’s up, what’s new, what’s happening”. We are focused on building people up, supporting one another and celebrating our successes. www.giverontheriver.com

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Join the Cutting Edge Fitness Army! Enter to Win!

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 28, 2013 /

Update: Congratulations to Tasha Richard, Kevin Walker, and Jeff Silliker, winners of a two-week trial membership to Cutting Edge Fitness! Cutting Edge Fitness is a performance enhancement facility that focuses on athletic based training to build real world functional strength and conditioning. Members range from beginner to advanced and, regardless of fitness level, everyone is expected to…

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Affordable housing units officially open in Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 26, 2013 /

Twelve affordable housing units for families and people with disabilities have officially opened in Miramichi. “Investing in affordable housing is fundamental to rebuilding New Brunswick together,” said Social Development Minister Madeleine Dubé. “I am pleased to celebrate this project, which shows our government’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life of New Brunswickers and their…

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Festival of Tall Ships to be Largest Ever in Province

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 26, 2013 /

The City of Miramichi officially announced that the New Brunswick Festival of Tall Ships on the Miramichi will take place on the weekend of May 31st to June 2nd, 2013. Mayor Gerry Cormier was pleased to announce that up to 10 tall ships will be sailing up the Miramichi River and docking at one of three…

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Boston Pizza Supports Heart & Stroke Foundation This Valentine’s Day

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 12, 2013 /

Come down to any Boston Pizza on Valentine’s Day and help support the Boston Pizza Foundation. $1 from every Heart-Shaped Pizza goes to the Boston Pizza Foundation in support of its many charities across Canada This year you can also “finger cook” a heart-shaped pizza and give back from the comfort of your own home.…

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Miramichi Conservation is Forever! MSA Fundraising Campaign Marks 60th Anniversary

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 12, 2013 /

“Salmon conservation is not just a concern for our time, but rather a mission that has no end, from one generation to the next, literally forever.” With this theme of recognition, that the care of our environment – as epitomized by New Brunswick’s famed Miramichi River and its treasured Atlantic salmon – is a work…

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Blackville Community Food Mentors Information Session

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 11, 2013 /

A free information session about becoming a Community Food Mentor will be offered by the Greater Blackville Resource Centre and held at the Blackville Village Office on Tuesday, February 19th from 7 to 8 pm. This will be a free course, open to eight to 12 participants, with participants receiving their Food Safety Certification. Participants will…

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CNIB’s Dining in the Dark is a Unique Experience

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 11, 2013 /

Get ready to challenge your senses! CNIB’s Dining in the Dark is a unique dining experience with proceeds going to support people living with vision loss. We are excited to announce that volunteers are working hard to bring this event to Miramichi and it will take place March 23rd , 2013 at the Newcastle Lions…

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Benefit for 8 Year Old in Napan this Weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 11, 2013 /

There will be a benefit and dance for eight year old Aliyah Somers who has Leukemia at the Napan Hall, Saturday February 16th, 2013. The benefit starts at 5 pm with a silent auction and tickets being sold on some awesome prizes, including a case of lobster. Chilli and hot dogs will also be for sale. The dance runs from 9…

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The POUND in Eel Ground Gets Bigger & Better! Enter to Win!

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 11, 2013 /

Update: Congratulations to Amy Jardine and Glenda O’Neill Wood, winners of a three month membership to The POUND!  Eagle Athletic Performance Complex, better known as The POUND in Eel Ground First Nation strives to be the premier Fat Loss Fitness Facility in Atlantic Canada. The POUND uses the latest hybrid training methods, top of the…

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Outdoor Rink a Timeless Attraction

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 2, 2013 / Comments Off on Outdoor Rink a Timeless Attraction

Outdoor skating has always played an important role as a winter pastime and social activity in the village of Blackville.  Besides being a source of great joy and excitement for young skaters, more and more adults are taking to the ice to stay active during the cold winter months. The Blackville Outdoor Rink, located at […]

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Pond Hockey Tournament Starts Today

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 1, 2013 /

The 9th annual Miramichi Rotary Pond Hockey tournament kicks off this afternoon with teams taking to the ice at 4 pm. Click here for the schedule. Earlier this month the Rotary Club of Newcastle announced they would be officially ending their involvement with pond hockey in Miramichi following this year’s event. “It has been an…

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