Month: November 2015

Book Review: “Fight Back” by Brent R. Sherrard

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 30, 2015 /

Fight Back by Brent R. Sherrard is a Young Adult (YA) novel in the SideStreets series produced by Lorimer Publishing. They are described as: “edgy, fast-paced novels that combine real-world themes and believable characters to make for short, heart-stopping books — sure to engage the most reluctant reader.”

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Living Christmas Tree This Week

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 30, 2015 /

The Point Church presents the 31st Annual Living Christmas Tree “Unspeakable Joy”, under the direction of Candace Curtis, for five performances from Wednesday December 2nd through Sunday December 6th at 7 pm at their Newcastle site, 582 King George Highway. Tickets are sold out for all performances. If you wish to be placed on a waiting…

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Chase The King Week 6 Winner

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 28, 2015 /

Congratulations to Diane Cortes – Ticket number #600. Diane won $42.40 for this week’s Chase the King draw in support of the Rock ‘n Roll Festival. She cut the 5 of Hearts so The King of Spades remains in the deck and the jackpot of $339.00 will be added to next week draw! Get your toonies in by 4 pm on Tuesday.

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Christmas Submissions Wanted!

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 27, 2015 /

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And we want to hear from you! Send us your holiday memories, short stories (fiction or non-fiction), poems, series of photographs or other artwork, short films or audio recordings, or favourite Christmas recipes and crafty projects! Or submit your favourite family Christmas traditions! What does your family like…

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T-Wolves Player picked for Team Canada East Camp for 2015 World Jr

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 27, 2015 /

Hockey Canada, in partnership with the CJHL, announced the selection camp roster for Team Canada East at the upcoming 2015 World Jr.A Hockey Challenge. Four MHL players – one goaltender, one defenseman and two forwards – were named to the roster. TANNER SOMERS – GOALTENDER – MIRAMICHI TIMBERWOLVES Somers, the 17 year old Miramichi native,…

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Blackville’s 13th Annual Christmas Home Tours this Weekend

By Les McLaughlin / November 26, 2015 /

Blackville Home and School will host their 13th annual Christmas Home Tours, Homes for the Holidays on Saturday, November 28th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Refreshments to follow at the school cafeteria.

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62nd MSA Annual Boston Dinner

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 26, 2015 /

Please join the Miramichi Salmon Association at their 62nd Annual Boston Dinner and Symposium on Saturday, January 20th, 2016. On this occasion, you will be joining fellow anglers, conservationists and honouring Colin “Rip” Cunningham, a founding director of MSA (US) and internationally known as a conservationist and expert in fisheries management. The only fundraiser in the US, the Boston Dinner is essential to MSA conservation goals.

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Christmas Bible Discovery Series in Blackville

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 25, 2015 /

Come face to face with the Christ of Christmas and discover the real meaning of the Christmas story. An exciting adventure in Bible discovery, not only as you learn facts that may be unfamiliar and may challenge some assumptions, but also grow together in understanding why Jesus came.

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Mr. Mistletoe Shares the Love

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 24, 2015 /

If you want the secret to true love, ask Mr. Mistletoe. He’s the real-live cupid who will divulge exactly how to attract your Christmas crush – and just in time for the holidays. This latest production from Feast Dinner Theatres brings audiences to an exclusive announcement by an inventor who claims to have unlocked the perennial…

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St. Raphael’s Memory Tree Parish Fundraiser in Blackville

By Les McLaughlin / November 23, 2015 /

St. Raphael’s Parish in Blackville is hosting a church fundraiser in the form of a Memory Tree. A Christmas tree has been placed on the altar in memory of loved ones. Christmas bulbs to light the tree are available for purchase for $5 before and after Saturday evening and Sunday morning Masses, at the entrance of the church.

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Chase The King Week 5 Winner

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 23, 2015 /

Congratulations to Ray Taylor (#127) who won $39.20 in last week’s Chase the King draw in support of the Rock ‘n Roll Festival. He cut the Ace of Diamonds so The King of spades remains in the deck and the jackpot of $275.40 will be added to this week’s draw! Get your toonies in by 4 pm on Tuesday.

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Fundraising Gospel Evening for Silas Jardine

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 21, 2015 /

Voice of Hope Ministries will be hosting a Gospel Evening fundraising benefit for Silas Jardine of Blackville on Sunday, November 22 at 6:30pm. Fellowship to follow. Free will offering.

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Courage in the Storm: A Tale of William Davidson Tonight at the Vogue

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 20, 2015 /

With tonight being the night they return to the stage, the cast and crew of Courage in the Storm: A Tale of William Davidson are getting excited. The play, well received when it was first staged in April, will be reprised for one night only at the Vogue Theatre (50 Cunard Street) tonight, November 20th, at 7…

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