Month: May 2016

Beaubears Island Clean Up Next Week

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 11, 2016 /
Beaubears Island annual clean up happens May 17 - 19

In 2010, Parks Canada Ecologists advised fuel management as a forest fire prevention strategy on Beaubears Island. Beginning in 2012, under the direction of Parks Canada, a Fuel Management/ Island clean up project has been undertaken in May. Each year Friends of Beaubears Island seeks volunteers to help out during this time. This year, the clean…

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Miramichi Dragway Park Hosts World Class Events

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 10, 2016 /

Miramichi Dragway Park is a quarter mile National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drag strip located on the North Napan Road off Hwy 11 beside the Miramichi Airport. NHRA officials announced that Miramichi Dragway had joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of Division 1, the Northeast Division, early in 2016. Over the last several…

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Election Results in the Greater Miramichi Region

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 9, 2016 /

Below are the unofficial results of the 2016 Municipal elections in the greater Miramichi region. Blackville Ordinary / Ordinaire Advance / Par anticipation Special / Spécial 1 / 1 1 / 1 23 / 23 CANDIDATE CANDIDAT(E) SEX SEXE VOTES RECEIVED VOTES OBTENUS ELECTED ÉLU(E)S INCUMBENT SORTANT Mayor / Maire, Blackville (1 to elect / 1…

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Cole’s Garden Patch Annual Potting Party

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 8, 2016 /
Cole's Garden Patch

Cole’s Garden Patch is a small family owned farm located at 345 Oldfield Road in Miramichi. Every year they host an annual Potting Party and everyone is invited to attend. Cole’s Garden Patch’s annual Potting Party is happening on May 20th and June 3rd, 2016 from 6 -8 pm each evening. Bring your favourite flower pots,…

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Where can I buy a license?

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 7, 2016 /

A list of local Authorized Vendors for Resident Hunting Licenses, Resident & Non-Resident Angling Licenses, and Resident Moose Draw Applications. Also information for the rest of the province and how to purchase online.

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2016 Under Way for Ironmen

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 6, 2016 /
Chatham Miramichi Honda Ironmen

The Ironmen now have a new name to go along with the new Coach and General Manager. The team is now called the Chatham Miramichi Honda Ironmen. The Ironmen are very pleased to have Miramichi Honda on board as their major sponsor.

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13th annual Walk for Alzheimer’s – Sunday, May 29th

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 6, 2016 /

On Sunday, May 29th, New Brunswickers in 15 communities including Miramichi will be coming together to celebrate the 13th annual Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick’s “Walk for Alzheimer’s.” The Walk for Alzheimer’s is the Alzheimer Society’s signature grassroots event that brings much needed funds and public awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

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20th Annual Ice Breaker Dinner a great success!

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 5, 2016 /

The Miramichi Salmon Association held their 20th Annual Ice Breaker Dinner at the Boiestown Woodmen’s Museum over the weekend! The Special Honouree, Mrs. Jo-Anne Linton, was presented with a wonderful plaque for almost 20 years of service as Event and Board Coordinator with the MSA.

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, May 5, 2016

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 5, 2016 /

The spring angling season continues to unfold as anglers are out for Spring Salmon, Trout and Striped Bass.  All three are reporting reasonably good fishing. The retention period for Striped Bass 50-65 centimeters in length begins Monday May 9 and runs to May 29, 2016.  Remember the limit is one a day, not to be…

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Recipe: Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 5, 2016 /

Do you have a favourite recipe to share with our readers? Use the submissions form on GiverMiramichi.com to send it in along with photos of the finished product and a little bit about yourself and why you enjoy making this recipe. Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins This muffin recipe was submitted by Darlene Jardine of Barnettville. “Blueberries…

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New Brunswickers encouraged to complete census questionnaire

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 5, 2016 /

New Brunswickers are encouraged to complete their census forms this May. “All levels of government rely on the information collected during the census to plan for the future provision of services like education, housing, skills training, public transportation and police and fire services,” said Finance Minister Roger Melanson.

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Beaverbrook House Seeks Summer Volunteers

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 4, 2016 /

The Beaverbrook Historic House Commission at 518 King George Highway in Newcastle is looking for active seniors to Volunteer their services and time to the Lord Beaverbrook House this summer. If you like meeting people from near and far, showing off a historic home, and telling the story of one of Miramichi’s principal characters, they…

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Mental Health Week May 2-8

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 4, 2016 /

Mental Health Week is being held in New Brunswick May 2-8. “As part of Mental Health Week, I encourage all New Brunswickers to talk openly and honestly about mental health issues,” said Health Minister Victor Boudreau. “Mental health is important and we need to reduce the stigmas that often create barriers for those who live with mental health challenges every day in our province.”

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