Posts by Miramichi River Valley
Village of Blackville Fall Clean Up
The Fall Clean Up for the village of Blackville will be held on Thursday, October 27. This collection will include yard waste (boxed, bagged or tied in three foot length bundles); stoves, refrigerators, freezers, barbecues, bicycles, beds, mattresses, furniture, etc. Please do not put out automobile parts, paint, tires, or batteries at the curb. If…
Read MoreSchool Walk-a-Thon Raises $7000 for New Fence
Blackville School hosted a Walk-a-Thon for students on Friday, September 30 to raise funds to build a fence around the elementary soccer field. Over $7,000 was raised! The field requires a fence so unwanted traffic, such as ATVs, won’t be able to damage the field. Presently, the field cannot be used by the elementary soccer…
Read MoreBlackville Branch to Host Credit Union Day
International Credit Union Day (ICU Day) has been celebrated on the third Thursday of October since 1948. The day is recognized to reflect upon the credit union movement’s history and to promote its achievements. It is also an opportunity to create awareness and share stories of how credit unions improve the lives of their members…
Read MoreLocal Churches to Host Fall Suppers
With autumn in full swing, fall supper season is here! Some local churches in the area will be hosting suppers within the next few weeks. Saint Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church will be hosting their annual Fall Supper on Sunday, October 16 from 3:00pm to 6:00 pm at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall, 105 Main…
Read MoreAward Winning Gospel Bands to Perform in Blackville
Maritime Gospel Music Association award-winning artists Redemption Road and The McGuires will be performing at the United Church Centre, 143 Main Street in Blackville on Saturday, October 22 at 7:00pm. Tickets are $10 at the door, or $20 for a family of four. On Sunday, October 23, The McGuires will also be at New Life…
Read MoreCountry Blend to Perform Tribute Concert in Blackville
The Whooper Spring Players Theatre Group will be hosting a roast beef dinner which will include live entertainment by cover band, Country Blend. The event will be held on Sunday, October 9, and will be used as a fundraiser for the upcoming Christmas production. “It puts some money towards our group, our big one is…
Read MoreBreastfeeding Week in Canada October 1-7
Breastfeeding Week in Canada is celebrated during the week of October 1 to October 7 to bring awareness to the importance of breastfeeding. On Friday, September 30, Public Health Nurse Janice Jardine and Public Health Dietitian Chanelle Melanson will be speaking with local businesses in Blackville in regards to their Breastfeed Anywhere button campaign. Staff…
Read MoreBlackville Credit Union Celebrates 80 Years
Blackville Credit Union officially opened for business on September 30, 1936. To celebrate their 80th anniversary, they will be serving cake and coffee on Friday, September 30, 2016. Drop by the credit union and fill out a ballot to win a $100 gift card for Blackville Foodland! For a brief history of the credit union,…
Read MoreSoftball Tournament to Support Home & School
The Home and School is hosting a fundraiser softball tournament this weekend at Centennial Field in Blackville on Friday, September 30 beginning at 6:00pm and Saturday, October 1 from 9:00am to 8:00pm. The canteen will be open and tickets will be sold on a washer toss box set and 50/50 draw. Come on out to…
Read MoreAtlantic Salmon Museum to Honour Local Fishermen
Two local guides will be honoured at the Atlantic Salmon Museum’s 33rd Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony on Saturday, October 1 at the Doaktown Curling Club, 29 Prospect Street. Beginning at 4:30 pm with a Meet n’ Mingle and followed by a buffet dinner and the induction ceremony itself, this annual event…
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