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Notice: Miramichi River Valley Council Meetings
The Miramichi River Valley council will meet in regular session on the second Wednesday of each month. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the Blackville Community Center, 12 Bartholomew Road South. All regular meetings are open to the public. January’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 11. If you wish…
Read MoreHappy New Year
The mayor and council of Miramichi River Valley wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year. May the coming year bring new beginnings, opportunities and adventures. Kevin Russell, Mayor • Dwain Hallihan, Councillor • Morgan Vickers, Councillor • Sharon Vickers, Councillor • Jeffrey Sheasgreen, Councillor • Darlene Gillespie, Councillor • Amanda Brennan, Councillor
Read MoreChristmas Message
Christmas is a season of great joy: a time for remembering the past and hoping for the future. May the glorious message of peace and love fill you with joy this wonderful season. The mayor and council of the village of Blackville wishes you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Read MoreJ.D. Irving, Limited Makes Generous Donation towards Blackville Visitor Information Centre
J.D. Irving, Limited has donated nearly six thousand board feet of Eastern White Pine lumber towards the renovation of the new visitor information centre located on Main Street in Blackville. Construction of the building, which was originally the Walls House back kitchen, began earlier this year. Located just across the train bridge from Blackville Municipal…
Read MoreOath of Office Ceremony Held for newly elected council of Miramichi River Valley
The Oath of Office ceremony for the newly formed Rural Community of Miramichi River Valley was held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Blackville Community Centre. CAO and clerk of Miramichi River Valley, Tina Hayes took a moment to speak to the outgoing Blackville council, “I want to thank you for your dedication and…
Read MoreCommunity Candlelight Parade and Blessing of the Christmas Creche
The Annual Christmas Candlelight Parade takes place this Monday, December 19 at 6:30pm in Blackville. Lineup begins at the corner of Main Street and Shaffer Lane at the former village office. The parade will proceed up Main Street to the outdoor nativity scene at St. Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church for the blessing of the Creche.…
Read MoreJohn Brophy Donates $500 to Basketball Court Project
John Brophy has recently donated $500 towards the new outdoor basketball court and tennis/pickle ball court in Blackville. Construction on the project began in late summer. The dual courts are located at the old fairgrounds, 5 Underwood Drive, adjacent to Blackville Ball Park / Centennial Field. The courts will be open in Spring 2023. For all…
Read MoreRegular Council Meeting, December 8, 2022
The regular meeting of the Blackville Village Council met in the Council Chambers at 19:00hrs December 8, 2022 with Mayor Fortune presiding. BRING MEETING TO ORDER: The mayor brought the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. GUESTS: APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Councillor Underhill & seconded by Councillor Brennan to…
Read MoreOath of Office for Rural Community of Miramichi River Valley Set for December 13
The oath of office ceremony, for the newly formed Rural Community of Miramichi River Valley mayor and council elect, will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7:30pm. This ceremony is open to the public and takes place at the Blackville Community Centre, 12 South Bartholomew Road. This event will see the swearing-in of…
Read MoreCountry Christmas Craft and Bake Sale Set for December 10
The 11th Annual Country Christmas Craft Sale and Bake Sale at Darlene’s Country Cottage happens Saturday December 10, 2022 from 10am to 2pm. There will be a variety of crafts and baking: • Meat pies • Fruit cakes • Apple pies • Sweet trays • Raisin brown bread • White bread • pickles, jams, jellies…
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