Posts by Miramichi River Valley
Village of Blackville Hosting Seniors Supper September 19
The Village of Blackville will be hosting a FREE turkey supper for all seniors, 65 years and older, who live within the village limits on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 6:00pm at the United Church Hall. Each senior is permitted to bring one guest from the village with them to the supper. Entertainment will be…
Read MoreCentral Miramichi Historical Society Calendar Fundraiser
The Central Miramichi Historical Society is an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting history through research and partnerships since 1973. As part of their fundraising efforts, they are creating a Calendar highlighting the small communities that make up the Central Miramichi area. It will contain old photographs and a short-written history of each community. Funds…
Read MoreBlackville Outdoor Basketball Court Fundraising Goal Met; Construction Underway
The long-awaited outdoor basketball court and tennis/pickle ball court is currently under construction in Blackville. The dual courts, which will be side by side, are located at the old Blackville fairgrounds, 5 Underwood Drive, adjacent to Blackville Ball Park / Centennial Field. Paving is now completed and surveillance cameras have been installed. The project is…
Read MoreCommunity Card Parties to be held at St. Raphael’s Beginning Sunday September 4
Community card parties will be held at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall, 105 Main Street in Blackville beginning this Sunday, September 4. Card parties will be held every Sunday evening at 7:00 pm. Everyone welcome. A light lunch will be provided.
Read MoreSpecial Council Meeting, August 29, 2022
Conference Call The Special meeting of the Blackville Village Council met by conference call at 19:00 hrs with Mayor Fortune residing. RE: Foundation for Walls Building Moved by Councillor Denver Brennan, seconded by Councillor Amanda Brennan to hire Savard Construction to put in a walk out foundation at the Walls’ historic house at a cost…
Read MoreRegular Council Meeting, August 11, 2022
The regular meeting of the Blackville Village Council met in the Council Chambers at 19:00hrs August 11, 2022 with Mayor Fortune presiding. BRING MEETING TO ORDER: The Mayor brought the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. GUESTS: Louis Phillips & Ben Amdur with RCMP APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Councillor…
Read MoreInvestment in Pineville Bridge repairs
PINEVILLE (GNB) – The provincial government will invest about $580,000 in repairs to the Pineville (Renous River No. 2) Bridge. The work is expected to be done next year by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. “This bridge serves as an important connection to several residents in the Blackville, Renous and Miramichi areas,” said Transportation…
Read MoreD&R Onsite Mechanical Donates $1,000 to Blackville Basketball Court Project
Fundraising efforts continue for the new outdoor basketball and tennis court that is currently under construction in Blackville. D&R Onsite Mechanical (Dave Donovan) have recently donated $1,000 towards the project. Donations towards the Rec Council’s basketball court project can be made at the Blackville village office, 12 South Bartholomew Road. The office is open on Monday…
Read MoreGirl Guides Back to School Bash to be held August 27 at Blackville Park
Girl Guides will be hosting a Back to School Bash this Saturday, August 27 at Blackville Park from 11:00am until 2:00pm. Come and see what Girl Guides is all about! Everyone welcome. There will be a scavenger hunt, jumping castles, balloon animals, prize draws, games, splash pad, freezies and bbq. This is a free event.…
Read MoreCatechists Needed for St. Raphael’s / Good Shepherd Parish churches
Good Shepherd Parish is looking for people willing to become catechists. If needed, training will be provided. Contact the Religious Education Coordinator for your church: St. Raphael’s in BlackvilleSandy • 251-8272 St. Bridgets in RenousIrene • 843-6615 (home) or 251-2574 (cell) Our Lady of the Annunciation in DoaktownCassie • 365-0444 Or call the parish office…
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