Posts by Miramichi River Valley
Blackville School Students Become Teen Mentors
Organizers from Big Brothers Big Sisters / Boys & Girls Club of Miramichi were at Blackville School earlier this week setting up new matches for their Teen Mentoring program. Each week, these dedicated high school students will spend time building a friendship with their Mentee through playing games and sports, hitting the playground, and making…
Read MoreAmbulance NB Announces Rapid Response Unit for Blackville
On Monday, October 29, Ambulance New Brunswick announced the creation of Rapid Response Units (RRUs) for five communities in the province, including Blackville, as a two-year pilot project. The units, scheduled to begin operation November 29, will also be placed in Minto/Chipman, Grand Bay-Westfield, Saint-Quentin/Kedgwick and the Acadian Peninsula. Rapid response units do not replace…
Read MoreGreater Blackville Resource Centre Hosting Christmas Sale
The Greater Blackville Resource Centre is hosting a Christmas Sale on Wednesday, November 14 from 10:00am – 3:00pm, Thursday, November 15 from 10:00am – 3:00pm and on Friday, November 16 from 10:00am – 2:00pm at the GBRC Thrift Store. Drop by and shop their huge selection of Christmas ornaments, decorations, lights, dishes, Christmas sweaters, holiday…
Read MoreGreater Blackville Resource Centre Hosts AGM
The Greater Blackville Resource Centre hosted their Annual General Meeting on September 20 at the Voice of Hope Ministries in Upper Blackville following a meal provided for volunteers, partners and guests. In a letter circulated at the meeting, Founder and President of the Greater Blackville Resource Centre, Rev. Albertine Le Blanc stated the following: Dear friends,…
Read MoreBlackville Firemen Honoured at Appreciation Dinner
On Saturday, October 27, the village of Blackville hosted a Firemen Appreciation Night at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall. More than sixty people were in attendance including 18 current firefighters and 8 retired firefighters. Councillor Cindy Underhill was the master of ceremonies, along with special guests Southwest Miramichi Bay du Vin MLA Jake Stewart,…
Read MoreHome & School Hosting 16th Annual Christmas Home Tours
The Blackville Home & School is hosting their 16th Annual Christmas Home Tours on Saturday, November 24, with homes open for viewing from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Refreshments will follow at the school cafeteria. Price is $15 and proceeds go to the Home & School. Tickets can be purchased at Blackville Credit Union, Bernice Hair Styling,…
Read MoreCitizen Appreciation Night for Eugene Donovan
Eugene Donovan will be honoured with a Citizen Appreciation Night on Saturday, November 3 at 6:00pm at St. Andrews United Church Hall in Blackville. Music will be provided by Jimmy Lawlor, Jimmy Morrison, Tyrone Hubbard, Bob McCallum and Eugene Somers. A cold and hot buffet will be served. Come on out for an evening of…
Read MoreFundraising Benefit for Rosanne Pleadwell
A fundraising benefit will be held on Sunday, November 4 at St. Andrews United Church Hall for Rosanne Pleadwell who is recovering from an ATV accident earlier this year. The benefit will be held from 3:00pm until 8:00pm with Master of Ceremonies Jake Stewart. Local talent will provide entertainment. A Chinese Auction will be held,…
Read MoreBlackville Yoga New Classes Begin November 1
Blackville Yoga will begin again on Thursday, November 1, with classes being held every Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm at Blackville School. The cost is $100 for nine classes and must be paid in full on the first night (November 1). Just show up to register. Classes will be instructed by The Yoga Block…
Read MoreBlackville Fire Department Receives New Service Truck
On Thursday, October 4, the Blackville Fire Department added a new 2019 Ford F-250 to their service fleet. Village Councillor Cindy Ross presented the keys to Fire Chief Garth Underhill. Also in attendance were Deputy Fire Chief Christopher Sturgeon, Jamie Ouellette of Riverview Ford in Fredericton, and volunteer firemen Matthew Sturgeon, Bradley Brophy and Quinn Brophy.…
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