Posts by Miramichi River Valley
Women's Institute to Host Heritage Week Celebration
The Blackville Women’s Institute will host their annual Heritage Week Celebration on Wednesday, February 15 at the Blackville Community Centre, 12 South Bartholomew Road. The event will take place from 2:00pm to 4:00pm with guest speaker Jake Stewart, MLA for South West Miramichi Bay-du-Vin. A lunch will follow. The theme for Heritage Week 2017 is…
Read MoreHome & School Hosting Skate-A-Thon
The Home & School will be hosting a fundraising Skate-A-Thon at the Blackville Outdoor Rink on Tuesday, February 7 (moved up due to impending winter storm on Wednesday). Grades K to 3 will skate from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, followed by Grades 4 to 8 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. The canteen will be open. Students have…
Read MoreSt. Raphael's CWL to Host Valentine Supper
St. Raphael’s CWL will host a Valentine’s Supper on Sunday, February 12 at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall in Blackville from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Price is $10 at the door and menu consists of ham and scalloped potatoes, vegetables, rolls, dessert, tea and coffee. Amy Jardine and local musicians will provide entertainment. Everyone welcome.
Read MoreBlackville Outdoor Rink Annual Appreciation Party
The Blackville Recreation Council is hosting a free skating party on Friday, February 3 at 6:00pm. Everyone is welcome to attend for a great evening of family fun and skating! Come out and bring the family. Free BBQ. Free Skate! Prizes, prizes and a few more prizes! The Blackville Rec Council wants to THANK everyone…
Read MoreEMO: Carbon Monoxide Warning Issued
The New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization has issued the following carbon monoxide warning in response to power outages from last weeks ice storm: Importance: HIGH Description Never run generators or cook with an open flame inside a home or garage as these activities create carbon monoxide (CO) which can be life threatening. Carbon monoxide is…
Read MoreEMO Update: Warming Centre and Free BBQ
Letter from Blackville Mayor Chris Hennessy Good Morning. As we all know some are still without power in and around our village. I would like to remind everyone that there are still warming/charging areas available to the public. These areas include the Blackville Fire Hall, and also Blackville Municipal Office. They both are equipped with…
Read MoreEMO: Blackville Fire Hall Open As Warming Centre
NB Storm Update: EMO – The Blackville Fire Hall will be open today as a warming centre for those without power. If you have no power, please come by to warm up. Fresh water also available. Please travel safely. – Village of Blackville The following advice is provided by the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization…
Read MoreSoup's On Community Lunch Program Returns
Soup’s On is coming back! The community luncheon program, hosted by the Greater Blackville Resource Center, will start again on Valentine’s Day. This program is open to everyone of any age! Lunch is free, however there will be a good will donation at the door. The program will be working with the Blackville Health and…
Read MoreCormer Defense Job Fair in Miramichi
Cormer Defense, a global firm that will retrofit military vehicles at its facility in Miramichi, is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, January 24 from 9:00am to 11:00am and 2:00pm to 4:00pm. The job fair will also be held on Wednesday, January 25 from 9:00am to 11:00am at 123 King Street in Miramichi. Bring your…
Read MorePublic Meeting for Canada's 150th Anniversary Planning
There will be a public meeting on Thursday, February 2 at 7:00pm at the Blackville village office to discuss planning for Canada’s 150th Anniversary of Confederation celebrations. The village of Blackville invites anyone that would like to volunteer to help plan this monumental occasion to attend. Please spread the word to any groups, committees or…
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