Posts by Miramichi River Valley
Premier Blaine Higgs' Weekend Visit to Blackville
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs and his wife Marsha visited Blackville on Saturday, March 23 for a snowmobile tour of the region. Mayor Chris Hennessy issued a statement below: What a day Snowmobiling!! I spent Saturday out on the trails with many great friends, Minister Jake Stewart, Premier Blaine Higgs and his wife Marsha. We…
Read MoreA Kraft Hockeyville Message from Blackville Mayor and Council
Blackville Mayor Christopher Hennessy and councillors Cindy Ross, Amanda Brennan and Ian Fortune showed their support for the Tom Donovan Arena’s bid for Kraft Hockeyville 2019 on Thursday evening in a video recorded at the Blackville Community Centre. In the video below, Mayor Hennessy urged everyone to “vote as many times as possible and make…
Read MoreBlackville Foodland Supports Kraft Hockeyville
The staff at Blackville Foodland are in full support of the Tom Donovan Arena’s bid for Hockeyville 2019. The arena, whose entry is made in memory of Thomas Dunn, joins arenas in the communities of Rich Valley, Alberta; Saint-Polycarpe, Quebec; and Wilkie, Saskatchewan in the annual competition. On Thursday morning, store managers Clem and Naomi…
Read MoreTom Donovan Arena Makes Top 4 in Kraft Hockeyville Bid
An excited packed house at the Renous Recreation Centre learned Saturday night that the Tom Donovan Arena is a top four finalist in this years Kraft Hockeyville bid. The arena, whose entry is made in memory of Thomas Dunn, joins arenas in the communities of Rich Valley, Alberta; Saint-Polycarpe, Quebec; and Wilkie, Saskatchewan in the…
Read MoreRegular Council Meeting, March 14, 2019
The regular meeting of the Blackville Village Council met in the Council Chambers at 19:00hrs March 14, 2019 with Mayor Hennessy presiding. BRING MEETING TO ORDER: The Mayor brought the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. GUESTS: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Councillor Fortune & seconded by Councillor Underhill…
Read MoreFirst Annual Thomas Dunn Memorial Slow-Pitch Tournament
The First Annual Thomas Dunn Memorial Slow-Pitch Tournament will be held during the Canada Day long weekend this summer! The three-day tournament will take place at Centennial Field in Blackville on Friday, June 28 to Sunday, June 30. The tournament committee has issued a challenge to the following groups and teams to participate in this…
Read MoreHealth & Wellness Presentation: Mental Fitness
Judy Bowman, regional coordinator of Healthy Active Living, will host a Mental Fitness health session on Tuesday, March 26 at 6:30pm at the Blackville Community Centre, 12 South Bartholomew Road. This interactive session is open to all ages and is free of charge. Mental Fitness means having a positive sense of how you think, feel…
Read MoreCancelled: Wellness Group to Host Community Snowshoe Day
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to snow conditions. Previous: The Blackville Mango Health and Wellness committee is hosting a Community Snowshoe Day on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Blackville School, 12 MacLaggan Drive. The trek begins at 2:00pm and is free of charge. Snowshoes will be provided for those who need them, however…
Read MoreWade Hallihan CD Launch Shows
Join Wade Hallihan as he hosts a series of CD launch shows in support of his first recording of original music: β6 Songs, 6 Strings & Meβ. Admission to all events is $15 at the door and includes a free copy of his EP! On Thursday, March 14, Wade will be joined with special guest,…
Read MoreSportsnet to Film Kraft Hockeyville Promo Video at Tom Donovan Arena
A film crew from Sportsnet, Canada’s No. 1 Sports Network, will be at the Tom Donovan Arena in Renous on Thursday, March 7 to film a promotional video for the arena’s bid for Kraft Hockeyville. Kraft Hockeyville is an annual competition sponsored by Kraft Foods, the National Hockey League and the NHL Players’ Association in…
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