Posts by Miramichi River Valley
Outdoor Basketball Court Project Challenge and Update
The Blackville Rec Council would like to thank those who have donated thus far towards the outdoor basketball court project. Over $14,000 has been raised to date. Thank you to Matt Sturgeon who has donated $100 in memory of his father Fenton Sturgeon. Matt challenges others who Fenton coached, coached with or even coached against…
Read MoreNLJ Show and Shine Set for May 21 in Blackville
The N.L.J. Show and Shine will take place on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Blackville School, 12 MacLaggan Drive. Registration will be held from 11:00am until 12:00pm. Registration fee for trucks is $25. Showtime is 12:00pm – 3:00pm. There will be a bbq – hosted by the Blackville School grad class, prizes and more. Admission…
Read More1st Ever Greater Blackville Chicken Soup Cook-Off
Saint Andrews United Church is hosting their 1st Ever Greater Blackville Chicken Soup Cook-Off. The event takes place on Tuesday, May 3 from 11:30am to 1:30pm at St. Andrew’s United Church Hall, 143 Main Street in Blackville. Sample delicious soups and vote for your favourite one. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the…
Read MoreHoly Trinity ACW Hosting Spring Rummage Sale
Holy Trinity Anglican Church Women will be hosting a Spring Rummage Sale on Friday, May 13, 2022 from 10:00am until 6:00pm and on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 9:00am until noon. The sale takes place at Trinity Hall, 293 Main Street in Blackville. Donations of items in good condition welcomed until Thursday, May 12.
Read MoreRegular Council Meeting, April 21, 2022
The regular meeting of the Blackville Village Council met in the Council Chambers at 19:00hrs April 21, 2022 with Mayor Fortune presiding. BRING MEETING TO ORDER: The Mayor brought the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. GUESTS: RCMP, David Donahue RCMP – Eric Dube and Keith Gill were present to bring council…
Read MoreJAC Logging (Allan Furlong) Donates $2,000 to Outdoor Basketball Court Project
Fundraising efforts continue for the new outdoor basketball court in Blackville. JAC Logging (Jennifer, Allan and Chloe Furlong) has donated $2,000 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 to Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00…
Read MoreName suggestions wanted for new Entity 22 amalgamated municipality
We need a name for Entity 22! Help us choose! As you may know, the residents of the Village of Blackville and the Local Service Districts of Renous-Quarryville, Blackville, portions of North Esk, South Esk, Derby and Sunny Corner will become a new amalgamated municipality in November of this year. We need a name for…
Read MoreForest fire season begins April 18
FREDERICTON (GNB) – The 2022 forest fire season in New Brunswick begins on April 18 and ends Oct. 31. Anyone igniting a Category 1 fire (fires with a diameter of three metres or less) should ensure burning is allowed in that area. This can be done by calling the toll-free burn line at 1-866-458-8080 or…
Read MoreEarth Day Celebration at Blackville Community Centre
Laurie Ann McNeil-Connors is hosting an Earth Day Celebration on Friday, April 22 at 6:00 pm at the Blackville Community Centre, 12 South Bartholomew Road. Events include prayers, guided meditation, cake and drumming circle (you are invited to bring drums and shakers, etc.) Admission is a $20 donation at the door. For more information, contact…
Read MoreSaint Andrews United Church Hosting Campfire Variety Show
Saint Andrews United Church is hosting a fundraising Campfire Variety Show on Friday, April 22 at 7:30 pm at the church hall, 124 Main Street in Blackville. Admission is $5 per person at the door. Celebrate with friends, music, stories and jokes around the campfire. Masking is respected and encouraged as per your personal health…
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