Month: March 2017

Playoffs Round 1: Timberwolves VS Saint Stephen Aces this Weekend

By chamber / March 14, 2017 /

Bring the noise for the Playoffs Round 1 beginning at the Wolf Den this Saturday, March 18th, 2017! Our Miramichi Timberwolves will host the Saint Stephen Aces at the Miramichi Civic Centre, 487 King George Highway, in Newcastle. There will be a special pre-game ceremony honouring the Miramichi Gagnon Packers in recognition of the 30th Anniversary of their Hardy Cup…

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Slow Food Miramichi River – Long Table Series II

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 12, 2017 /

Chef Brian Matheson is hosting Slow Food Miramichi River’s second Long Table Series dinner at historic Governor’s Mansion in Nelson-Miramichi! It will be held at Tuesday, March 21st, at 6:30 pm – celebrate the Spring Equinox in delicious style! We don’t want to give away the menu in advance, but please note: THIS IS A…

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Full-Time Summer Work Placements for Local Students

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 11, 2017 /

The New Brunswick Teen Apprentice Program is recruiting for paid, full-time summer work placements in our area in the following trades: Automotive Service Technician Carpenter Cook Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Partsperson Truck and Transport Service Technician Small Equipment Mechanic Welder This program is open to students in Grades 10 and 11 in Blackville, Renous, Doaktown…

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Tales from the Beehives

By chamber / March 11, 2017 /

by Dr Scott D MacFarlane Well, the snow has started to cover the ground and any remnants of blooming flowers are now all but a memory. As the temperature plummets, bears go into hibernation and most birds fly south, but what do honey bees do during the cold winter months in New Brunswick? Contrary to…

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Backyard Chicken Girl Coming to the River!

By Northumberland Coop / March 10, 2017 /

Northumberland Co-op is pleased to be able to bring the Backyard Chicken Girl, Caitlin Wilson, to the Miramichi. Come meet Caitlin on Tuesday March 28th in the basement of St. Mary’s Church, room 120, beginning at 6:30 pm. Learn about urban farming, how to have fresh eggs daily right in your own backyard!

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Big Brothers Big Sisters/Boys & Girls Club Scholarship

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 10, 2017 /

Big Brothers Big Sisters / Boys & Girls Club of Miramichi is pleased to offer a scholarship to recognize and reward a student in our community who has demonstrated a passion for volunteering, as well as maintaining a high level of academic achievement. One graduate, from each of the following schools: Blackville High School, James…

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2017 Rotary Club Of Newcastle Scholarship

By rotary / March 9, 2017 /

The Rotary Club of Newcastle is accepting applications for the annual memorial scholarship. The scholarship, in the amount of $3500, is awarded annually and graduating students from Miramichi Valley High School, North and South Esk Regional High School and Carrefour Beausoleil are eligible to apply.

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Call for Artist Submissions, $30,000 in Awards for Salt Spring National Art Prize

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 8, 2017 /

The Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) 2017 is calling for Artist Submissions in their competition which offers $30,000 in Awards. SSNAP is pleased to launch its second biennial juried competition of Canadian 2D and 3D visual art, encouraging artists whose practice demonstrates originality, quality, integrity and creativity, resulting in work with a real visual…

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1st Humanity Fellowship Meeting at Miramichi Folklore Park

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 7, 2017 /

1st Humanity Fellowship will be meeting on Mondays from 8 to 9 pm at the Miramichi Folklore Park, 46 Memory Lane, in Renous. 1st Humanity Fellowship is a non-profit organization promoting personal development and a “Back Yard Economy” to live a joyous and happy life. If you are 18 or 80 you will benefit in some…

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Dental Care for Seniors

By Quali-Dent Dental Clinic / March 6, 2017 /

As you get older, you may have dentures or dental implants. These dentures and implants need to be checked by your dentist. If you take medicine that makes your mouth dry, or makes your gums grow, you need to have a dentist take a close look.

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2017 Rotary RibFest Planning Under Way

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 2, 2017 /

The 2017 Rotary RibFest, hosted by the Rotary Club of Newcastle, will take place the weekend of May 26- 28. Plans are underway and we look forward to the Ribbers, Human Foosball Tournament, Local Entertainment, Children and Family Activities, and new to RibFest this year, local vendors displaying their businesses and talents.

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Miramichi Honda Tim Hortons Rivermen to Host Atlantic Championships

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 1, 2017 /

The Miramichi Honda Tim Hortons Rivermen Major Midget hockey team is excited to be hosting the 2017 Atlantic Championships from March 30th to April 2nd at the Miramichi Civic Centre in Newcastle. The event will include 11 games featuring teams from all over Atlantic Canada. Tickets and passes are currently on sale at Newcastle Pizza Delight,…

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Anderson Bridge to be replaced

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 1, 2017 /

The provincial and federal governments will invest $94 million to build a new permanent bridge to replace Anderson Bridge in Miramichi. “Anderson Bridge is a crucial link for the people and businesses in the Miramichi region and northern New Brunswick,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Bill Fraser, who is also minister responsible for Northern and…

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