Year: 2013

Benefit for Bob Warren

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 8, 2013 /

There will be a fundraising benefit for Bob Warren on Saturday, October 12 at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge in Blackville starting at 3:00pm. A variety show and auction will be held and light refreshments will be served. All proceeds will go towards med…

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The Phantoms Movie gets Emmy Nod

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 4, 2013 /

A television movie inspired by the real-life story of triumph in a small New Brunswick town has earned an International Emmy nomination for producers, Rick LeGuerrier and Timothy M. Hogan of Halifax-based, Dream Street Pictures. Their two-hour dramatic film, The Phantoms, premiered last fall on CBC Television. Inspired by the events surrounding the 2009 New [Read More…]

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 3, 2013

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 3, 2013 /

Gradually, water levels are getting to fishable levels and anglers are starting to hook a few fish, but in no great numbers.  The Fall foliage is beginning to hit full stride and with bird season now open, it is time for a little “Blast ‘n Cast”. W. W. Doak and Sons in Doaktown said water…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, October 3, 2013

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 3, 2013 /

Gradually, water levels are getting to fishable levels and anglers are starting to hook a few fish, but in no great numbers.  The Fall foliage is beginning to hit full stride and with bird season now open, it is time for a little “Blast ‘n Cast”. W. W. Doak and Sons in Doaktown said water […]

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Hanging On

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 1, 2013 /

Hanging On by Jules Keenan The crisp, morning October wind blows against my fragile body. I shiver from the breeze. I can already feel it happening, it will soon be my time, to join my brothers, down below. The wind blows again, more powerful than before. I start to shake, not just from the wind, [Read More…]

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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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