Month: November 2013

Blackville Home & School to host Annual Christmas Home Tours

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 27, 2013 /

The Blackville Home & School Association’s 11th Annual Christmas Home Tours will be held this Saturday, November 30. Participating homes will be open for viewing from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, with refreshments following at the school cafeteria. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Blackville Credit Union, Bernice Hair Styling, Forever Young Aesthetics and Blackville […]

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Sobeys Nutrition Events Schedule for December

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 27, 2013 /
Sobeys Nutrition Events

Here is the schedule of nutrition events happening at Sobeys Douglastown in December. Please feel free to share with others or post in your workplace. The theme of this month’s Taste and Learn class is “Holiday Desserts”. Join us to find out how you can make simple, delicious desserts that are just a little bit…

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Striped Bass Pose a Serious Threat to Salmon Smolts

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 27, 2013 /
Miramichi Salmon Association

Striped Bass Pose a Serious Threat to Salmon Smolts – Unrestricted Fishing Season for Striped Bass is Urged Miramichi Salmon Association Press Release; Monday, November 25, 2013 The Miramichi Salmon Association (MSA) is gravely concerned about the huge number of striped bass spawning in the Miramichi River estuary with estimates as high as 400,000 of […]

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Trey Lewis Third Star of the Week

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 26, 2013 /
Miramichi Timberwolves Trey Lewis

This week’s third star in the MHL is Miramichi Timberwolves defenseman, Trey Lewis. The 20 year old from Aldouane, New Brunswick posted four assists in two games, helping lead the T-Wolves to a perfect 2-0 weekend. On Friday night, he assisted on the game winning goal as Miramichi defeated the Woodstock Slammers 5-3 at the…

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Fundraising Benefit for Brenda Hachey this weekend

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 25, 2013 /

There will be a fundraising benefit for Brenda Hachey on Saturday, November 30 at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge in Blackville from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.

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12th Miramichi Christmas Turkey Drive

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 25, 2013 /
The 12th Miramichi Turkey Drive runs December 2 - 13, 2013.

The 12th Miramichi Christmas Turkey Drive needs 34 more turkeys than it did last year. The coordinators of the Christmas Hampers have identified a requirement for 197 turkeys for the 2013 holiday dinner. For the second year, the collection will be done by Mary Richardson, owner of Tiny Treasure Chest. “It is a great opportunity…

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Rankyn Campbell 3rd Star for MHL

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 20, 2013 /
Rankyn Campbell, Miramichi Timberwolves

The Maritime Hockey League (MHL) has announced its three stars for the week of November 11th – 17th. This week’s third star is Miramichi Timberwolves forward Rankyn Campbell. The 20 year old from Galloway, New Brunswick makes his second appearance in the league three star selections on the strength of four goals in two games.…

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A Note of Thanks

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 14, 2013 /
The Sturgeon family: Gary, Paulina, Sherry and Anna.

If you saw someone broke down on the side of a dark unlit road, would you stop to help? If you were broke down and somebody stopped, would you take the time to write a thank you note? In this day and age human kindness can be difficult to find and acknowledgement even more elusive,…

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Whooper Spring Players Prepare Christmas Production

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 12, 2013 /

The Whooper Spring Players are hosting their annual Christmas dinner theatre on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 at the United Church Center, 143 Main Street in Blackville. Both evenings begin at 6pm with a traditional turkey dinner and dessert, followed by “A Partridge in a Palm Tree”, a two-act comedy, sure to have you laughing all evening long!

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Doug’s 2013 Christmas Shopping List

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 8, 2013 /

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 2013 Christmas Shopping List

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 8, 2013 /

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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Here We Grow Again!

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 6, 2013 /
Lorelei Sturgeon Bell

If your business is new or expanding, whether you’re building a piece on or adding a new product line we want to hear about it! Giv’er Miramichi wants to celebrate your successes and accomplishments with you and let others know there are lots of people Givin’er in Miramichi! Submit your business announcements, growths and expansions…

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Employee of the Month: D’Arcy Matchett

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 6, 2013 /
D'Arcy Matchett

We’re finding valued local employees who really GIV’ER and contribute to the community, in spite of their disability. Introducing D’Arcy Matchett: Medical Condition: Chron’s and Ankylosing Spondilitus Education & Work Experience: Journeyman “Red Seal” cook, NBCC Moncton; Criminal Justice Program (Honours), NBCC Miramichi Current Job: Department of Public Safety at the New Brunswick Youth Care…

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