Month: July 2016

Keenan’s to Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 14, 2016 /

Bob and Madine Keenan will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open-house on Saturday, July 16. The celebration takes place from 1 to 4:30 pm at their home at 26 Station Street in Blackville. All are welcome to attend.

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Celebrate Aboriginal Heritage on the Miramichi this Summer

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 14, 2016 /

For 3000 years Aboriginal Persons have been contributing culture and spirit to the Miramichi region. Join us in celebrating Aboriginal Heritage on the Miramichi this summer.

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 14, 2016

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 14, 2016 /

With better trapnet numbers (see below) and more catching, angling is looking up somewhat.  Hopefully, it is a sign of things (fish) to come.  A little more rain and cooler temperatures would certainly help the angling. [wp_bannerize group=”doug1″] Doug White’s Tammerack Sports Fly Shop in Juniper said it was not a bad week on the…

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Give them Something to Talk About!

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 14, 2016 /

We love to find people talking about their visits to Miramichi and seeing the photos they post online. Jessica posted this relaxing photo on her blog after receiving a river tubing get-away for her birthday. She wrote: “River Tubing is something I will never forget. Floating down the Miramichi River for hours on a calm…

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2016 Tay Creek Folk Festival

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 13, 2016 /

Tay Ridge Farm, situated just 25 minutes north of Fredericton, will be hosting the ninth annual Tay Creek Folk Festival from July 22nd to 31st, 2016. An array of musical genres will be featured, including Folk, Country, Blues and Bluegrass, Celtic, Classic Rock, and Soul.

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“Closing the Season” Book from Brad Burns

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 13, 2016 /

“Counting today, we still have three more fishing days left. That’s three days of blueberry pancakes, bacon, and eggs fried in bacon fat; three days of evening cocktails and tasty, high-calorie hors d’oeuvres on the deck; three days nodding off in our chairs after dinner, watching a game on the television, then staggering upstairs to…

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2016 Dooryard Arts Festival Happens Soon

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 13, 2016 /

The 2016 Dooryard Arts Festival kicks off on Thursday July 21st and runs through Saturday July 23rd in Woodstock. Thursday at the main stage is going to be a great time, full of local talent. Opening up the evening will be local group Luke and the Drifters.

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This Old Thing July 2016

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 12, 2016 /

Each month our readers enjoy guessing the latest “Old Thing” that Bernie Colepaugh has pulled off the shelf or out of his shed. This month Bernie sent another photo … and we think he has you stumped! So far we haven’t received any guesses which is quite unusual! Do you know what this is? If…

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Boating in Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 11, 2016 /

About 70 km inland from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in the city of Miramichi, there are two marinas. Station Wharf Marina sits on the East side of the river in the Historic Downtown Chatham Business District and the Miramichi Boating and Yacht Club sits on the West side in Douglastown. Both marinas monitor Channel…

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Parks Day at Beaubears Island

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 10, 2016 /

On July 16, Parks Canada honours their National Parks and Historic Sites across the country in an annual event where thousands of people participate in fun, educational, family-oriented events in parks and Historic Sites across the country. Many activities highlight the important role that parks play in maintaining healthy and resilient ecosystems, protecting critical habitat…

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Harley Play Reprised for Irish Festival

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 10, 2016 /

This past April, as part of the commemoration recognizing the 150th anniversary of the last ship built on Beaubears Island, hundreds gathered to witness John Harley’s courage in the face of many trials and his success in establishing himself as one of the premier shipbuilders in the province. Such was the popularity of that theatrical…

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Five Common Mistakes about Going to the Gym

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 9, 2016 /
Adam Hambrook, owner of Sculpt Health & Fitness Miramichi being awarded NB Provincial Champion 2015 Men's Physique Short.

By Adam Hambrook For most people new to working out who decide to join a gym, it can be a very intimidating and overwhelming change. If you are going to join a gym avoid these five common mistakes in order to maximize your results and make going to the gym part of your healthy lifestyle…

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Poem – Northumberland County

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 8, 2016 /

Northumberland County Northumberland County there’s a River Its waters run deep and wide The many tributaries that feed it Where friendly people do abide Fish its waters at your leisure I am sure that you’ll agree If you leave it will be with memories Of time you’ve spent on the Miramichi Boat tours, landmarks, and…

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