Year: 2013

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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Find it on Mighty Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 28, 2013 /

Did you know you can find cancellations, local weather, road conditions, movie listings and more on MightyMiramichi.com? Browse the Find section for local info, news & entertainment, important numbers and community services.  Click here to find what you’re looking for. Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about “What’s up, what’s new, what’s happening”. We are focused on…

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Nominations for 2013 MYPIE Gala & Awards Now Being Accepted

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 20, 2013 /

The network of Miramichi Young Professionals and Involved Entrepreneurs (MYPIE) is currently seeking nominations for its 5th annual Gala and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 20th , at the Miramichi Agricultural Exhibition Association. This event recognizes three members of the community in the area of entrepreneurship, community champion, profession or trade. MYPIE is currently seeking…

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New local Birth Services business to provide support around the river

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 20, 2013 /

Hello there fellow Miramichiers! I am writing here, in hopes of providing some insight into my new local business. My name is Mandi Maher, and I am the owner of Baby Love Birth Services here in the Miramichi and surrounding areas. I have been providing years of Birth Coaching to many friends and family members,…

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Village to Host Town Hall Meeting

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 18, 2013 / Comments Off on Village to Host Town Hall Meeting

UPDATE: The previously scheduled Town Hall Meeting for January 21 in Blackville will be held on Monday, January 28 at 7:30pm at the Municipal Office… On behalf of the Blackville Village Council, we want to take…

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NSPA / MSA Annual Fund Raiser – February 12th, 2013

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 14, 2013 / Comments Off on NSPA / MSA Annual Fund Raiser – February 12th, 2013

The Miramichi Salmon Association and the Northumberland Salmon Protection Association would like to invite you to attend our annual joint gala dinner. This year’s dinner will be held at the Rodd Miramichi on February 12th, 2013. Festivities will commence at 6:30 pm with a smoked salmon reception, followed by the dinner and auction at 7:30 […]

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MSA 60th Annual Boston Dinner – Saturday, February 2, 2013

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 14, 2013 / Comments Off on MSA 60th Annual Boston Dinner – Saturday, February 2, 2013

MSA 60th Annual Boston Dinner – Saturday, February 2, 2013  Please join us at the Miramichi Salmon Association’s 60th Annual Boston Dinner and Symposium on Saturday, February 2, 2013. As in the past, this event will be held at the Burlington Marriott in Burlington, Massachusetts (near Boston). On this occasion, you will be joining fellow […]

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WFNB Invites Writers to Enter 2013 Literary Competition

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 9, 2013 / Comments Off on WFNB Invites Writers to Enter 2013 Literary Competition

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to promote your writing, resolve to enter the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick’s 2013 Literary Competition. The pieces you pen may earn you a bit of fame and fortune with over $2,000 in cash prizes to be awarded to top submissions of poetry and prose. Plus, the [Read More…]

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On the Twelfth Day of Christmas …

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 5, 2013 / Comments Off on On the Twelfth Day of Christmas …

A Photographic Memory by Kellie Underhill A few years ago I watched a film called Fathers and Sons. It’s well worth watching if you haven’t seen it. The characters say things we all think, and then wonder if anybody else thinks that way too. So many parts stuck with me, brought me to tears, inspired [Read More…]

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On the Eleventh Day of Christmas …

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 4, 2013 / Comments Off on On the Eleventh Day of Christmas …

Lying to Santa by Sara Princiotta The annual childhood stress started shortly after Remembrance Day, when we went to the Christmas party my dad’s Union threw for all the employees’ kids. There was a magic show put on by a local amateur magician, unlimited free doughnuts and pop, and then a few hundred kids would [Read More…]

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