Month: September 2013

12th Annual Autumn Run Dinner – Saint John

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 30, 2013 /
Miramichi Salmon Association

12th Annual Autumn Run Dinner  WE’VE HIT A DAM and have to change course.  This event has changed dates and is now planned for   Tuesday, October 29th, 2013  Event Details Date:   Tuesday, October 29th, 2013 Time:   6:00 p.m. Reception/Silent Auction, 7:30 p.m. Dinner/Live Auction Location:   Royal Ballroom, Delta Brunswick  Funds raised will support the good […]

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Benefit to be held for George Dunn

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 28, 2013 /

A benefit for George Dunn of White Rapids will take place next Sunday afternoon, October 6 from 2pm-6pm at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge on McLaggan Drive in Blackville. All proceeds will go towards medical and travel expenses while George undergoes radiation therapy in Moncton for Esophageal Cancer. Music will be provided by local talent, with […]

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New Fire Hall Design Unveiled

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 27, 2013 /
New Fire Hall in Blackville sketches unveiled.

At a public meeting held earlier this week at the Blackville Community Centre, representatives from Crandall, along with Mayor Matt Sturgeon and Councillors Cindy Ross and Christopher Hennessy, unveiled sketches and blueprints of the new fire hall. Village clerk Kurt Marks was also in attendance. The meeting, led by Mayor Sturgeon and Crandall’s Pierre Plourde, […]

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 26, 2013

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 26, 2013 /

By the time you have received this, the annual three-day Moose Hunt will be well under way.  So dress in Hunter Orange if wandering off the beaten track, and avoid flies tied with “Moose Hair” as hunters are out in great numbers in search of the mighty “Swamp Donkey”. The Fall foliage is beginning to…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 26, 2013

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 26, 2013 /

By the time you have received this, the annual three-day Moose Hunt will be well under way.  So dress in Hunter Orange if wandering off the beaten track, and avoid flies tied with “Moose Hair” as hunters are out in great numbers in search of the mighty “Swamp Donkey”. The Fall foliage is beginning to […]

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Timberwolves Take 2 of 3 Stars in 2nd Week of Season

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 24, 2013 /
Miramichi Timberwolves

In the second week of the MHL regular season, Miramichi Timberwolves’ players have landed in two of three top spots! First star honours went to Miramichi Timberwolves forward Rankyn Campbell. The 20 year old posted six points in two games as the Timberwolves went undefeated over the weekend. Hosting the Dieppe Commandos on Saturday night,…

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Walk to Cure Diabetes This Weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 20, 2013 /

The 1st Annual Jorden and Jayde’s JDRF Memory Walk to CURE Diabetes takes place this weekend at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge in Blackville. This 12 hour event begins on Saturday, September 21 at 7pm with an opening ceremony, a survivor’s lap, entertainment by Country Drive, silent auction, canteen and much more. The mothers of Jorden […]

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Little Knight in Shining Armour

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 19, 2013 /
The Solofill Cup is available at Newcastle Home Hardware.

Little Knight in Shining Armour by Andrew MacMullin It’s all the rage these days—single serve coffee that is—and it’s here to stay. Just look at the big gas stations moving from 20 flavours of fresh brewed coffee pots on the counters to the push a button and fill your cup single serve machines. At home…

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Blackville Bridge Closed to Traffic

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 19, 2013 /

Update #2 (Monday, September 23): The Southwest Miramichi River Bridge #2 in Blackville will closed to all traffic until Friday, October 4. Update (Friday, September 20): The Southwest Miramichi River Bridge #2 in Blackville will now be OPEN to ONE lane until Monday, September 23. Previous: Please be advised that Southwest Miramichi River Bridge #2, 150 m […]

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 19, 2013

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 19, 2013 /

It has been another week of very high water which has literally put a damper on what is usually prime Fall angling time.  As a result, there are generally few anglers inclined to even try to get on the water, if that is even possible in some areas.  Some are fishing from boats.  Yet there…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 19, 2013

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 19, 2013 /

It has been another week of very high water which has literally put a damper on what is usually prime Fall angling time.  As a result, there are generally few anglers inclined to even try to get on the water, if that is even possible in some areas.  Some are fishing from boats.  Yet there […]

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Ask the Experts: Living Well with Dentures

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 19, 2013 /
The average lifespan of dentures is five years.

Living Well with Dentures by McCormack Denture Clinic Dentures are made of acrylic material that is softer and more porous than natural teeth leaving them more susceptible to bacteria, fungal growth, and dental plaque formation. Therefore, patients need to be proactive about cleaning. Keeping your dentures clean is an important part of oral hygiene. It…

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Community Fresh Box

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 18, 2013 /
Contents of a typical Community Fresh Box which also contain tips and recipes.

Community Fresh Box by Stacy Underhill If you want to put a sparkle in Brenda Hachey’s eye, ask her about the Community Fresh Box program. The Fresh Box program is a buying group that allows participants to get fresh fruit and vegetables at a portion of the retail price. Brenda first heard of this concept…

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