Year: 2015

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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Home for the Holidays at Hospice Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 20, 2015 /

For those wanting to get a touch of the festive season early they only have to drop by Hospice Miramichi this weekend for the first Annual “Home for the Holidays” Christmas Tree Silent Auction and Home Tour! The event kicked off last night and will run through the weekend. Rooms and halls in the building have been…

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October Update from Councillor Tony “Bucket” Walsh

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 19, 2015 /

All council attended the Municipalities Conference in Fredericton, from Novemeber 2nd to the 4th. It was an educational symposium and learning experience for Councillor Lordon and myself. It is final that the lights on King George Highway and Radio St. will no longer be operating. There are stop signs and pedestrian crosswalk from Radio St. […]

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Nancy Mullin’s Favourite Photos from the Summer

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 18, 2015 /

Nancy Mullin was born in Nelson and after being gone for 38 years, she and her husband both love living on the Miramichi and being close to family. After retiring they moved to Quarryville where she enjoys taking photos of wildlife. Last year she started birding and joined Birding New Brunswick (online) which led to…

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Fall – A Poem by Lura Somers

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 18, 2015 /

Fall Late in August, you feel the chill, Summer has somewhat lost its thrill, In September, the trees take on a hue, And once again Fall sneaks up on you. With a splash of colour here and there, We see God’s handiwork everywhere! It seems He has taken His paint brush down, Just to brighten…

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Brushing Basics: Tips for Your Family

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 18, 2015 /

Knowing how to brush your teeth is an important skill that children should learn at an early age. However, some children-and even adults-aren’t always doing what they should when brushing their teeth. Be sure that your kids, and you, are brushing the right way.

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