Year: 2020
The Salvation Army Miramichi Community Resource Centre, would like to thank everyone for their sponsorship in the past to help local families in need. In Christmas 2019, 208 families were helped-including 135 children/teens and 277 adults in Miramichi and the surrounding area. This has been a hard year for everyone. We hope that you will…
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On Friday, October 23rd, 2020, beginning at 11 am, go onto Facebook and “view” and “like” the Metepenagiag Heritage Park, located at 2202 Micmac Road on the Metepenagiag First Nation, New Brunswick as they are premiering “Ookdataan” – Taste of Metepenagiag! This event will highlight one of their favourite park experiences. Learn about traditional Mi’kmaq…
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On Remembrance Day (Wednesday, November 11) there will be a Roast Pork Tenderloin Take Out Supper at St. Andrew’s United Church, 188 Wellington Street. The roast tenderloin will be served from 4 pm to 5 pm, with all the trimmings and there will be cheesecake for dessert. Please note, the meal will be take-out…
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Karl Furlaga, fishing out of Country Haven, caught this beautiful, bright salmon in the rising water during the closing days of the 2020 Miramichi season. On October 15th the remainder of the Miramichi River system closed to fishing for the year – the headwaters closed on September 30. There are bodies of water like…
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Local photographer Cathy Carnahan and her beloved dog, Miss Crosby, have teamed up to produce an inspirational book of hope, laughter, wisdom and common sense. Consider The Source, with a subtitle of Waggish and Canny Views on How to Survive in a Wacky World, is set to be released just before the Thanksgiving weekend. “This…
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Miramichi Adult Learning Inc. will be offering FREE Computer Training at the Nova Learning Centre located at 3133 Route 625 Highway, Parker Ridge, New Brunswick inside the Ridgeway Baptist Church. Class will be from 9:30 am – 12 pm noon starting Thursday, October 15th, 2020 and each Thursday ending December 10th, 2020. The course will…
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by James M. Fisher Within the past year, there have been two significant book releases by local Miramichi authors, and both have something for young and old alike. Death Between the Walls: An Old Manse Mystery by Alexa BowieNewcomer Alexa Bowie is the alter ego of Chuck Bowie, an author that is well-known in these…
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By Thomas W Creaghan Note: This is an extended version of the article which first appeared in the Fall 2020 Giv’er Miramichi magazine. My father’s office was in Creaghan’s store in downtown Newcastle, overlooking the Miramichi river at the back. There were two desks, one for my father, the manager, and one for Clare McCabe,…
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The Historic Chatham Business District (HCBD) has announced the formal cancellation of this year’s Parade of Lights. “It’s my understanding this is the first time in 35 years the parade will not occur”, says John Vickers, General Manager of the Historic Chatham Business District. “This news was speculated by many and now our wonderful parade…
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Unfortunately, this year we will not be able to host a physical gala. However, we feel like more now then ever, that we need to recognize all of the hardworking entrepreneurs & professionals in our community who have just experienced one of their most trying years. There will be awards given to the following:Professional of…
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October is Canadian Mental Health month. As I reflect on my own journey with mental health, I sometimes find it more challenging than some, as I have lived with Asperger’s Syndrome (High Functioning Autism), since I was diagnosed at nearly five years of age. With Asperger’s Syndrome, it affects my ability to process a variety…
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By Terri Cormier, Roots to Table Regional Good Food Collective With an ongoing global pandemic, there is no better time to start looking at our food not only as our energy provider but also as medicine. The first and best line of defence is a healthy immune system, boosted by healthy food. With our climate’s…
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The Hospice Miramichi Inc. is offering a six (6) week Grief Support Group beginning Wednesday, October 28th, 2020 at the Knights of Columbus, 67 King Street from 1 pm to 3 pm until Wednesday, December 9th, 2020. To register ahead and for further information, contact Hospice Miramichi Inc. by telephone at 1-506-773-7607 or by email…
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