Month: September 2014

Tourism in Miramichi Region Piloting New Technology Initiatives

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 10, 2014 /

The Miramichi River Tourism Association (MRTA) will soon wrap up another summer season at the Visitor Information Centre on Highway 11. The season has so far seen a steady stream of tourists from around the world and marked the launch of a new mapping initiative that uses interactive touchscreen technology. The new mapping platform uses…

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Find Daily Restaurant Specials

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 9, 2014 /

It happens all the time—you decide to go out for a meal but then you can’t decide where or what exactly you’d like to eat. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know the daily specials at a variety of local restaurants to help you make an informed decision? Of course it would! And Mighty Miramichi’s Restaurant…

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Meals on Wheels Program Available in Blackville

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 6, 2014 /
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Are you unable to prepare meals for yourself or have a loved one in this situation? That is the reason Meals on Wheels is here. Freshly prepared meals are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays of every week. To see if you are eligible for funding assistance for meals, please contact Social Development at 1-866-441-4246 […]

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Little Miss Buckaroo

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 5, 2014 /

With all the hype today about bullying, I think back to the various forms of bullying when I was a kid, remembering my nickname was ‘Buckaroo’! Perhaps, I sucked my thumb too much as a child, or perhaps my upper jaw was misaligned over the lower jaw, causing my top row of teeth to protrude […]

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Career Opportunities at SYKES Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 5, 2014 /

Stephanie Renfrew-Anthony, a single mother of five, joined SYKES Miramichi just over a year ago and has since advanced to become the company receptionist. Stephanie grew up in Ontario and decided to move here when she was researching places to live in Canada. She discovered Miramichi and felt it would be a great place to…

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Blood Donor Clinic – September 29, 2014

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 5, 2014 /

A blood donor clinic will be held on Monday, September 29, 2014 at the Newcastle Lions Club, 324 Morrison Lane in Miramichi from 2 – 4 pm and 5:30 – 8:30 pm.  Call 1-888-2-DONATE or visit us atwww.blood.ca.  Walk-ins and new donors are …

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Miramichi Timberwolves New Season

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 4, 2014 /
Miramichi Timberwolves

The Miramichi Timberwolves 2014/ 2015 schedule is a fan-friendly one. The home portion of the schedule features 21 Saturday games, two Friday games and one Sunday afternoon matinee. All Friday and Saturday games are 7:30 pm starts while Sunday is a 3 pm start. The Miramichi Timberwolves open the season September 12th in Bridgewater and…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 4, 2014

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 4, 2014 /
MSA chairman David Wilson with a nice salmon at Ledges last week.

LAST CHANCE FOR HALL OF FAME BANQUET TICKETS Atlantic Salmon Museum Hall of Fame 2014 DOAKTOWN – The Atlantic Salmon Museum in Doaktown, New Brunswick, will host its annual Hall of Fame Awards Banquet on Saturday, September 6th. The Hall of Fame Awards Banquet is the museum’s annual fundraising gala at which members of the…

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Knights of Columbus Hosting Giant Yard Sale

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 4, 2014 /

On Saturday, September 6 the Father Barry Council 7481 Knights of Columbus will be hosting a giant community yard sale at their hall in Quarryville.  The sale will be held from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Large assortment of items including clothing, household items, dvd movies and more! A barbeque and refreshments will be available. If you […]

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Blood Donor Clinic September 29, 2014

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 4, 2014 /

A blood donor clinic will be held on Monday, September 29, 2014 at the Newcastle Lions Club, 324 Morrison Lane in Miramichi from 2 – 4 pm and 5:30 – 8:30 pm.  Call 1-888-2-DONATE or visit us atwww.blood.ca.  Walk-ins and new donors are …

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 3, 2014 /

How does your garden grow? We asked for submissions of photos from your gardens that you’ve been snapping all season and you didn’t disappoint! In the September 2014 issue of the Giv’er Miramichi magazine we published just a few of the gorgeous garden photos our readers sent in. We’re happy to be able to share even…

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Big Changes at Kidplayhouse

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 2, 2014 /

By Glenn Copeland Kidplayhouse Productions is now Kidplayhouse Productions Inc. — a not-for-profit corporation. We have an expanded mandate that includes providing: theatre arts education, theatrical performances and related theatre and performing arts activities for children, youth and adults opportunities for participation in the performing arts for children and youth with special challenges, mental, physical…

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