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Regular Council Meeting, July 19, 2018
The regular meeting of the Blackville Village Council met in the Council Chambers at 19:00hrs July 19, 2018 with Mayor Hennessy presiding. BRING MEETING TO ORDER:The Mayor brought the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. GUESTS: Constable LeBlanc from the RCMP was present to discuss any issues council has. Council discussed issues…
Read MoreBlackville Canada Day Celebrations held at Municipal Park
Two days of events kicked off the Canada Day long weekend in Blackville on Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1. Saturday morning featured a breakfast at Saint Andrews United Church Hall put on by the UCW and other volunteers, followed by G.W.’s Truck Show and Shine at the Blackville School. Park activities on Saturday…
Read MoreBlackville Splashdown to be held July 21
The Blackville Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual fundraising canoe run, “Splashdown” on Saturday, July 21 from the mouth of the Cains River to the Blackville Municipal Park. Registration and poker hands ($10 per hand) will begin at 11:00am prior to the run at the mouth of Cains. There will be a bbq at…
Read MoreSt. Andrews United Church Hosting Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School will be held from Monday, July 9 to Friday, July 13 at Saint Andrews United Church Centre, 143 Main Street in Blackville. Children in Kindergarten to Grade 6 are welcome. Vacation Bible School will be held each day from 10:00am until 12:00pm. The theme for the week is “Discovering the building blocks…
Read MoreMiramichi and Blackville Public Health Statement on Recent Tragedies
Sent on behalf of Miramichi and Blackville Public Health; Our Dear Friends in the Village of Blackville and Surrounding Areas, Our hearts are broken at the recent tragedies that have affected your community. We feel your pain and suffering and want to offer you – our cherished partners, our prayers, thoughts, and support at this…
Read MoreInterfaith Community Vigil Set for July 16 at Blackville Park
An Interfaith Community Vigil will be held at the Blackville Municipal Park on Monday, July 16 at 7:00pm. This event is being planned to allow the communities of Blackville, Renous, Howards, Rapids and beyond to gather and mourn collectively for the losses we have suffered in the recent days and stand together in solidarity with…
Read MoreGrief Councilling Available Thursday and Friday
The community, especially the Blackville Area has recently experienced much trauma and loss. Horizon Health Network recognizes that in these crisis situations, an opportunity to debrief and take time for self-care is important. One-on-one crisis counselling support will be offered at the Blackville Village office by social workers on Thursday, July 5 from 8:30 a.m.…
Read MoreCancelled: St. Raphael's CWL Hosting Canada Day Strawberry Social
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to a death in the family. The ladies of Saint Raphael’s Catholic Women’s League will host their annual Canada Day Strawberry Social on Sunday, July 1 from 12:00pm until 2:00pm. Stop by the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall in Blackville for strawberry shortcake and tea before the parade.…
Read MoreBlackville Canada Day Fireworks and Parade
Celebrate Canada this weekend with the village of Blackville! On Saturday, June 30, the annual Canada Day fireworks are set to light up the sky over the village. From 8:00pm to 11:00pm, there will be entertainment at the Blackville Municipal Park by Nowhere Road and Ladies of the River. The Blackville Fire Department will host…
Read More2018 Blackville Summer Sports Registration
Registration for the summer sports program will be held on Wednesday June 27, Thursday June 28 and Friday June 29 from 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm each day at the Blackville Ball Park. Cost to register is $10 per child or $25 per family. Summer Sports will begin on Tuesday, July 3 and…
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