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2019 SEED (Student Employment Experience Development) Applications Now Available

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 7, 2019

Summer job applications for the Student Employment Experience Development (SEED) program are now available.

Students may access the applications and other information on the program online. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, March 31st, 2019. “Our government recognizes the importance of providing opportunities for young New Brunswickers to learn and to gain hands-on experience in the job market,” said Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Trevor Holder. “These types of programs will help our youth become productive and successful members of our society.” For many years, the SEED program has provided experiential learning opportunities for students during the summer months. These placements are intended to help young New Brunswickers gain and develop skills and competencies that will benefit them in their future careers.

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Annual General Meeting of the Agricultural Museum of New Brunswick

By Giv'er Saint John / November 19, 2018

Located at 28 Perry Street, in Sussex, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada is the Agricultural Museum of New Brunswick, and from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Tuesday, November 27th, 2018 (with a storm date to be announced later), is the Museum’s Annual General Meeting at the Agricultural Building, located at 701 Main Street, in Sussex, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada. Everyone is welcome!!!!!

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Annual – 2018 Spiritus Award Dinner and Auction for the Divine Mercy Catholic School

By Giv'er Saint John / November 15, 2018

The Annual  – 2018 Spiritus Award Dinner and Auction for the Divine Mercy Catholic School will be held on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Saint John, located at 39 King Street. This delightful evening will feature a silent and live auction, a performance by the Nationally recognized, award winning, heart melting DMCS Choir, cocktails and dinner and presentation of the Spiritus Award. This year, we will be posthumously honouring Ms. Gertrude Mooney. Gertrude was a dear friend and supporter of DMCS and we are proud to be presenting the Spiritus Award to her family in her honour! All proceeds from the Spiritus Dinner directly support Divine Mercy Catholic School. For tickets or information on sponsorship, please call (506) 214-5556 or email info@dmcssj.com.
Tickets: $80 ($33 tax receipt).

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2019 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships – January 14th to 20th, 2019

By Giv'er Saint John / November 12, 2018

2019 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships – January 14th to 20th, 2019 Skate Canada announced today that the 2019 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships will be held in Saint John, January 14-20, 2019, at Harbour Station, 99 Station Street, Saint John, New Brunswick. “Skate Canada is excited to host the 2019 Canadian Tire National Skating…

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Stitches In Time: A Quilt Show

By rivervalley / October 17, 2018

Stitches in Time, a fall quilt show by the Elm City Quilters’ Guild, is at Gibson Memorial Church, 183 Gibson Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick. The show is taking place Friday, October 19 from 10 am – 8 pm and Saturday, October 20 from 10 am – 4 pm. Projects on display include quilts, bags, wall hangings, small pieces of furniture with quilted tops, ironing board covers, etc. There will be a well-stocked tea room. Admission is $5, payable at the door. Parking is at the rear of the building.

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Clergy Appointments for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John 2018

By Giv'er Saint John / July 16, 2018

The Most Reverend Robert Harris, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Saint John, announces the following clergy appointments which will take effect September 1, 2018, when twenty newly merged parishes are created. Please note, this announcement includes several changes from the parish proposals of April 2018.

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Father Arnie Hachey 25th Anniversary of Ordination Celebration

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 20, 2018

Father Joseph Arnold “Arnie” Hachey is celebrating his celebrating his 25th Anniversary of Ordination on Friday, June 22nd, 2018.

Everyone is welcome to attend this event to be held at 7:00pm on Friday, June 22nd, 2018, at Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 12 Saint Patrick’s Drive in Nelson Miramichi (Miramichi) with a reception to follow in the  Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church Parish Centre.

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Get Your Free Seeds #BringBackTheBees

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 18, 2018

During the last three years, Vesey Seeds has led the seed industry through their efforts to assist the planting of Bee Friendly Flower Seeds across North America. They are giving away seeds to over 300 million Canadians! Find out how to get yours here.

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Bag Limit Increased for Striped Bass

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 13, 2018

Minister LeBlanc announces increased bag limit for 2018 Striped bass recreational fishery in the Gulf Region. The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced today management measures for the Striped bass recreational fishery in 2018 throughout the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence. This area includes the Maritime Provinces adjacent to the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 28, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 28, 2017

NOTE RE LAST WEEK: There was a problem with the column last week. There were gremlins in cyber space. Only some received the column. Then we discovered there was a problem, and re-sent it. Some received it twice and some did not receive it at all. So hopefully all has gone well this week. CAUTION: […]

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Book Review: “Between Rothko and 3 Windows” by Corrado Paina

By James / September 28, 2017

One of the greatest joys in reviewing books is the unexpected pleasure of discovering an excellent story when you least expect it. Such was the case with Between Rothko and 3 Windows (2016, Quattro Books).

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, September 21, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 21, 2017

MIRAMICHI – Anglers should be aware that starting Tuesday, September 26 the annual NB Moose Hunt begins and lasts until Saturday September 30. This means anglers must be careful while out and about along the rivers, and would be wise to wear some hunter orange so as to not be mistaken for a “Swamp Donkey”. […]

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