Month: November 2015

Autism Resources Miramichi Currently Recruiting

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 3, 2015 /

Autism Resources Miramichi Inc. is currently looking for young men and women ages 18 and over living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, to participate in an upcoming employment pilot project. This program that will enable the participants to gain the skills sets necessary to be productive members of the workforce, become an entrepreneur or be prepared…

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Remembrance Day Services in Northumberland County

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 3, 2015 /

Miramichi – Newcastle Nov 11: The Remembrance Day Service for Miramichi Branch #10 will be held at the Miramichi Civic Centre. The service starts at 10:45am with the two-minute silence at 11am. The public should be in their seats by 10:45am and anyone laying a wreath or cross are requested to be at the civic…

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A Family Place in Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 3, 2015 /

The Northumberland County Family Resource Centre hosts 10 active centres throughout the region, each offering a variety of programs and activities available to parents and children ages 0 to 6 years in their respective communities. Programs are offered free of charge, and are sponsored by the Public Health Agency of Canada. A Family Place Inc.…

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Holy Trinity Hosting Country Style Ham Supper in Blackville

By Les McLaughlin / November 3, 2015 /

Holy Trinity will be hosting a Country Style Ham Supper from 4:00 – 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 7 at Trinity (Anglican) Hall, 295 Main Street in Blackville. On the Menu: Ham, potato scallop, baked beans, macaroni casserole, desserts, rolls, and coffee/tea.

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Salvation Army – Ways to Give at Christmas

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 2, 2015 /

Once again this Christmas season, The Salvation Army Community Resource Centre in Miramichi will be providing food and/or toys and gifts to families in need in our area. Last year in 2014 we were able to provide 181 families with food hampers and 178 children and youth with toys or gift cards. Businesses, organizations and…

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Book Review: A Certain Grace by Binnie Brennan

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 2, 2015 /

Every night before turning out the lights, I do a little reading. One night I finished A Certain Grace (2012, Quattro) by Halifax author Binnie Brennan. I quickly came to the conclusion that I shouldn’t read short stories before bed, especially the type that Ms. Brennan writes.

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Blackville Women’s Institute Annual Craft & Bake Sale

By Les McLaughlin / November 2, 2015 /

The Blackville Women’s Institute will host their annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 14 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Blackville Community Centre, located at 12 South Bartholomew Road. As in previous years, hot-dogs, pop, tea, coffee and doughnuts will be available for purchase in their “lunch room”.

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Chase The King Week 2 Winner

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 1, 2015 /

Congratulations to Greg Dickson – Ticket number #133. Greg won $32.00 for this weeks draw. He cut the 8 of diamonds so the King of Spades jackpot of $97.80 will be added to next week draw! Get your toonies in by 4pm on Tuesday.

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