Blackville Christmas Market set for December 10

It’s almost time for the big guy to make an appearance! Are you ready? If not, the Blackville Christmas Market has lots of amazing vendors to help with that! Tons of gift ideas and stocking stuffers! Happening this Saturday, December 10, 2021 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at Saint Andrews United Church Centre, 145…

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2nd Annual RCMP Stuff A Police Car Food Drive set for December 10 in Blackville

The RCMP Northeast District Blackville, along with Santa and the Blackville Fire Department, will be hosting their second annual Stuff A Police Car Food Drive on Saturday, December 10 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Please bring non perishable food items to the Blackville Fire Department parking lot, 54 Main Street. All items will be donated to local food banks.…

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Strike Out Hunger Bowling Challenge Raises $910 for Greater Blackville Food Bank

On October 15, 2022 teams from the Parish of Chatham, the Parish of Newcastle, Nelson and Hardwicke and the Parish of Derby and Blackville gathered at the Castle Bowling Lanes in Miramichi in a friendly “competition” for the annual “Strike Out Hunger” bowling challenge to raise funds to help their local communities fight hunger. Following…

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Miramichi River Valley Election Results

The polls have closed and the residents of the newly formed Miramichi River Valley have elected their municipal council.  Kevin Russell has been appointed Mayor by acclimation.  One councillor was elected for each of the three wards that Miramichi River Valley is comprised of. The elected councillor for Ward 1 is Jeffrey Sheasgreen with 369…

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Bottle Drive in support of Renous Whoopers U13 Team

The Renous Whoopers U13 team are hosting a fundraising bottle drive through Thursday, December 1. Empty cans and bottles can be dropped off anytime in the designated area at the Renous Recreation Center, 2 Young Drive. To arrange a pickup, contact any player on the U13 team or call/text your address to 506-251-3232. The team…

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Craft Sale Set for December 3 in Blackville

A Craft Sale will be held on Saturday, December 3 from 9:00am until 2:00pm at the Blackville Community Centre, 12 South Bartholomew Road. Items include ornaments, mugs, tumblers, tea towels, dishcloths, signs, lighted jars and snowmen and more. For more information, visit Task Crafts on Facebook.

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Miramichi River Valley Election Information

Advance voting for the November 28 local government and rural district advisory committee elections takes place this Saturday, November 19, and on Monday, November 21. Polls will be open on both days from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. You can also vote on Election Day, Monday, November 28. New Brunswickers are encouraged to bring their…

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