Posts by Miramichi River Valley
In Remembrance: Aubrey Buggie Recalls the Korean War
By Aubrey T. Buggie My name is Aubrey Thomas Buggie. I was born August 29, 1928 in Renous, New Brunswick, the son of Daniel Buggie and Mary Donovan. I married Delcia Brideau and we have six daughters: Germain, Dianne, Colleen, Linda, Audrey and Cynthia. I was cooking at the Lord Beaverbrook Hotel in Fredericton just…
Read MoreIn Remembrance: Wounded and in hospital on V.E. Day
By Reginald Price My name is Reginald Elbridge Price and I am a World War II veteran who served with both the Victoria Rifles and the North Shore (N.B.) Regiment. I was born on March 14, 1922 in McNamee (OâDonnelltown), N.B., the son of Everett Price and Agnes OâDonnell. I married Emma Nicholson and we…
Read MoreIn Remembrance: Serving with the 3rd Anti-Aircraft Regiment on D-Day
By Weaver Hennessy My name is Weaver John Hennessy. I was born on December 5, 1921 in Blissfied, N.B., the son of George Hennessy and Nora Weaver. I am the brother of George Hennessy, Lawrence Hennessy, Robert Hennessy, Annie âHennessyâ Colford, Evelyn Hennessy, Noreen Hennessy and Margaret âHennessyâ Tremblay. I married Jeannine Leger, and we…
Read MoreMemories of War: Byron & Ella Curtis
Byron Curtis was born on September 28, 1920 in Blackville. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers unit on March 10, 1940 and served in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Pte. Curtis was awarded the Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, War Medal 1939-45, France-Germany Star and the 1939-45 Star. A…
Read MoreMemories of War: George Routledge
Roland âGeorgeâ Routledge was born on February 17, 1938 in Amherst, Nova Scotia. He enlisted as a peacekeeper with the Canadian Forces on August 26, 1955 and was with the Black Watch (B.W.) Depot until February 1956 in Sussex, New Brunswick. From February of that year to November 1959 he was with the B.W. 2…
Read MoreMemories of War: Benjamin & Helen Campbell
Benjamin Campbell was born on October 7, 1913 in Upper Blackville. He joined the North Shore Regiment in June of 1940. Corporal Campbell was involved in the first invasive force that stormed the beaches of Normandy. He was wounded. After recovering, he continued with the regiment through France, Holland and Belgium. He commanded a small…
Read MoreStorm Update: November 4
Last evenings powerful wind storm has knocked out power over much of the province. Although power has been restored for some, it remains out for others in the village and surrounding areas. Blackville Mayor Christopher Hennessy has asked that people use caution when out. “There are a lot of trees down that are overhanging and…
Read MoreWomen's Institute to Host Christmas Craft and Bake Sale
The Blackville Womenâs Institute will host their annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 17 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Blackville Community Centre, located at 12 South Bartholomew Road. Local vendors will be selling everything from handmade knitted goods and homemade candles to childrenâs books, baked goods and Christmas wreaths and crafts.…
Read MoreJ.D. Irving Hosting Open House
You’re invited to an Open House of Woodlands and Sawmills Operations with Irving. If you’re interested in learning about and seeing their operations, or learning about their job opportunities, stop by to talk to one of their team members. Limited seats for woodlands tours. Please wear appropriate attire for walking in the woods and sawmill.…
Read MoreBlackville Foodland Window Display Pays Tribute to Community
Blackville Foodland managers Clem and Naomi Savoie have been busy transforming their storefront with a new window display that pays homage to the community. The collage, titled “A Look Back in Time” and installed this week by River Signs, features six panels and is 17 feet wide and almost 7 feet tall. It features a…
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