Posts by Miramichi River Valley
Weekly Evening Snowshoeing Begins February 4
The Blackville Mango Health & Wellness committee will resume free snowshoeing sessions every Monday evening for the remainder of the winter, weather permitting. Sessions begin Monday, February 4 at 6:30pm at Blackville Park. No snowshoes? No problem! Snowshoes will be provided for those who need them. All ages are welcome. While the park is lit…
Read MoreFree Community Library at Blackville Foodland
A new community-based library has been installed this week at Blackville Foodland. This is a free library for the community and is based on the “Little Free Library” project. The library belongs to everyone. If you see a book you would like to read, take it and return it when you are finished – you…
Read MoreRegular Council Meeting, January 10, 2019
No Meeting Held for the Month of January 2019.
Read MoreMerry Christmas from the Village of Blackville
Christmas is a season of great joy: a time for remembering the past and hoping for the future. May the glorious message of peace and love fill you with joy this wonderful season. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Mayor and council of the village of Blackville
Read MoreHoliday Hours for Blackville Businesses
The Blackville business community wishes all of their loyal customers and clients a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. Holiday hours are listed below. Unless specified below, regular hours remain the same. Businesses that require appointments are not listed. Blackville Autobody & Collision Ltd. December 24 – CLOSED December 25 – CLOSED December 26 –…
Read MoreKirby Curtis Set to Retire from MacRae Insurance Services
After ten years of owning MacRae Insurance Services in Blackville, local businessman Kirby Curtis is set to retire today, Friday, December 21. Kirby has been in the business for more than twenty years. If you are in the area today, stop by to wish him well. Congratulations Kirby.
Read MoreBlackville Mango Group Hosts Wellness Fair
The Blackville Mango Health & Wellness Committee hosted their 2nd Annual Community Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 20 at Blackville School. The three-hour event was free of charge and about 40 people attended. Exhibitors included: Ageless Grace Blackville Fire Department Blackville Girl Guides Blackville Mango Health & Wellness Committee Blackville Taekwondo Blackville Weight Watchers Blackville…
Read MoreCommunity Gathers for Christmas Candlelight Parade
More than fifty people braved the wind and snow for the annual Christmas Candlelight Parade on Monday evening, December 17. The community event kicked off at the old village office at 6:30pm. The crowd walked up Main Street, while singing Christmas carols, to the creche at Saint Raphael’s Church. Clergy and representatives from local churches…
Read MoreMemorial Tree Lighting Ceremony Held at Blackville Park
The first annual Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on Monday, December 3 at Blackville Park. About seventy-five people were in attendance. The evening kicked off at 6:30pm. Attendees socialized and enjoyed hot chocolate and candy canes, a bonfire and Christmas carols. Blackville Foodland Manager Clem Savoie was the master of ceremonies for the event,…
Read MoreActing Fire Marshal Offers Tips for Safe Holiday Season
Michael Lewis, Acting Fire Marshal for the province, offers a few tips to ensure you and your loved ones have a safe holiday season. Always ensure fireplaces and chimneys are inspected and cleaned regularly Never use an electrical heating device (such as a space heater) on a power bar If you heat your home with…
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