Posts by Miramichi River Valley
Update: Miramichi River Valley Family Day Events Planned for February 17 Cancelled
UPDATE: Due to the storm, all Family Day events planned for February 17 have been cancelled. PREVIOUS: Family Day is Monday, February 17 and several events will take place throughout the communities of Miramichi River Valley. Blackville The Blackville Rec Council will host free skating at the Blackville Outdoor Rink, 30 Alcorn Drive from 3:00pm until 9:00pm. There will also be free hot chocolate and…
Read MoreMRV Thrift Store Donates $500 to Blackville Recreation Council
Penny Siddall from the Miramichi River Valley Thrift Store in Renous stopped by the Municipal Office earlier this week with a generous $500 donation to the Blackville Recreation Council, showing the store’s continued commitment to supporting local initiatives. A huge thank you to the MRV Thrift Store for their generosity and for giving back to…
Read MoreBlackville Community Garden Meeting Scheduled for February 19
The Blackville Community Garden will be holding a meeting on February 19 at 6:00 PM at the Blackville Community Centre, 12 South Bartholomew Road. All members, both new and returning, are encouraged to attend. Refreshments, including coffee, tea, and sweets, will be provided. Attendees will also have the chance to win a Community Garden T-shirt…
Read MoreRegular Council Meeting, February 11, 2025
The regular meeting of the Miramichi River Valley Council met in the Council Chambers at 18:00hrs, February 11, 2025, with Mayor Russell presiding. BRING MEETING TO ORDER: The mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. COUNCIL ATTENDANCE: All in attendance. GUESTS: No Guests APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by…
Read MoreGarth Underhill Poker Run set for February 22
The Garth Underhill Poker Run is set for Saturday, February 22 from 11:00am until 4:00pm. The event starts at the Blackville Fire Hall, 54 Main Street. The fire hall is accessible from Trail #42 and Trail #587. Poker Hand is $20 and includes a burger and plate of curly fries. Grand Prize is $400.
Read MoreRenous/Quarryville Fire Department Donates $500 to Percy’s Place
The Renous/Quarryville Volunteer Fire Department has recently donated $500 to Percy’s Place Hospice. Fire Chief Dwain Hallihan and Captain Dan MacVicar presented the donation earlier this month, which was made possible through the department’s monthly breakfast fundraiser. The breakfasts, held on the third Saturday of each month at the fire station, raises funds to support…
Read MoreFree 4-Week Cancer Support Program Sessions begin February 25
Cancer Related Fatigue by Wellspring, a four week Cancer support program, will take place on February 25, March 4, March 11 and March 18 at the Kinsmen Club of Miramichi, 100 Newcastle Blvd. The education sessions will be held from 2:00pm until 4:00pm with topics including understanding fatigue, lifestyle, nutrition and exercise. Programs are suitable…
Read MoreSoups On Free Community Luncheon Program to be held weekly throughout Miramichi River Valley communities
Soup’s On is back again! The popular community luncheon program, sponsored by the Greater Blackville Resource Center will begin on Tuesday, February 18 and continues weekly until April 22. See below for full schedule. This program is open to everyone of any age and is free of charge. Dates and Locations: (lunch is served from 11:30am…
Read MoreTraumatic Loss Support Group to be held Mondays in Miramichi
A Traumatic Loss Support Group will take place on Monday evenings beginning March 3 and ending April 28. The sessions will be held from 6:30pm until 8:30pm at 55 Pleasant Street in Miramichi. Registration and pre-screening is required. There is no charge and seats are limited. This is a safe and confidential place. For more…
Read MoreLocal Job Opportunities: KRT Hiring in Derby, Renous and Blackville Areas
KRT & Associates, a trusted leader in home health care, is seeking dedicated Home Support Workers to join their growing team! They are now hiring in the Derby, Renous and Blackville Areas with casual, part-time positions available. Are you a compassionate and caring individual eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others?…
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