Election Day is April 14: Miramichi River Valley residents to vote in new councillor

Election Day is Monday, April 14 and residents of Miramichi River Valley will head to the polls to vote in a new councillor-at-large in the Local Government By-Election. The seat was previously held by former councillor Dwain Hallihan. Meanwhile, Paula Hare has been elected by acclamation to the Ward 1 seat, as she ran unopposed following the departure of former councillor Jeffrey E.…

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Local Cat Rescue Hosting Paint Night April 25 in Blackville

My 3 Sons Cat Rescue will host a Paint Night on Friday, April 25 at the Blackville Community Centre, 12 South Bartholomew Road at 6:30pm. Cost is $40 and includes supplies. A $20 deposit is due by Thursday, April 17 to hold your spot: e-transfer . Spaces are limited. For more information and updates, visit…

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Advance Polls for Miramichi River Valley Local Government By-Election set for April 5

Residents of Miramichi River Valley can head to the advance polls on Saturday, April 5 to vote in the Local Government By-Election to fill the councillor-at-large seat vacated by former councillor Dwain Hallihan. Candidates for Councillor-at-Large: Paula Hare has been elected by acclamation to the Ward 1 seat, as she ran unopposed following the departure of former councillor Jeffrey E. Sheasgreen. Advance Polls: Saturday, April…

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Nationally Accredited Paramedic Program to begin in Miramichi in July

Omni Life Support is excited to announce the launch of its second campus and the expansion of its Nationally Accredited Paramedic Program to Miramichi! Program Details: The Primary Care Paramedic Diploma program is an intensive 12-month blend of classroom, lab, an ambulance preceptorship, and a clinical practicum.  OLS Academy students benefit from instruction that is…

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Applications for low-income seniors’ benefit now available

To assist low-income seniors in New Brunswick, the government offers an annual benefit to qualifying applicants. Applications for the 2025 Low-Income Seniors’ Benefit are now available. Eligible New Brunswickers are encouraged to apply online or print the application, complete it and mail it to: Accounts PayableService New BrunswickP. O. Box 1900Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5G4. Application…

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Regular Council Meeting, April 1, 2025

ATTENDANCE:   COUNCILLORS:  CAO/CLERK: TINA HAYESTREASURER/ASST.CLERK: JENNIFER MCLAUGHLIN      The regular meeting of the Miramichi River Valley Council met in the Council Chambers at 18:00hrs, April 1, 2025, with Mayor Russell presiding. BRING MEETING TO ORDER: The mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting.  COUNCIL ATTENDANCE: Councillor Gillespie was absent.  GUESTS: Gary Bateman…

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