Posts by Miramichi River Valley
Blackville Author Barb Curtis To Release Third Novel on March 29
Local author Barb Curtis’ new novel, Falling For You, will be released Tuesday, March 29. Falling For You is the third book in the Sapphire Springs series. The Blackville School alumna, daughter of Winston and Loretta Curtis, comes from a family of acclaimed authors. Her uncles Wayne and Herb Curtis are also writers. A self-described…
Read MoreSt. Patricks Day Draw to support Cat Rescue in Blackville
My 3 Sons Cat Rescue in Blackville is selling tickets on a St. Patrick’s Day Draw in support of their group’s efforts. Try your luck of the Irish and have a chance of winning a one night stay at Rodd Miramichi and a snack basket. More prizes will be added as donations come in. Tickets…
Read MoreBlackville School Supporting Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser
Blackville School is nearing their goal of raising $1,000 in support of Miramichi Youth House’s Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser. The school’s team will be participating in the walk on Saturday, February 26. The Coldest Night of the Year is a family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.…
Read MoreSpecial Council Meeting, February 23, 2022
Meeting was called to order at 14:00 hours. Conference Call Moved by Councillor Ross, seconded by Councillor D. Brennan to hire Jennifer McLaughlin as the assistant clerk / treasurer. MOTION CARRIED
Read MoreEmployment Opportunities at Upriver Ice Cream
Upriver Ice Cream, located at 60 Main Street in Blackville, is hiring for the 2022 season! The popular ice cream shop is looking to fill positions that will start in May and end in mid September. Full-time, part-time and casual positions are available (a limited number of students will be hired at this time). Applicants…
Read MoreStations of the Cross Services at Holy Trinity
The Anglican Parish of Derby and Blackville is hosting Full of Truth & Grace Stations of the Cross for six weeks on Fridays during Lent. The services begin March 4 at 12 noon and will continue each Friday until April 8. The services will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 298 Main Street in…
Read MoreVolunteers needed for a study on telework and digital work in rural communities
Carleton University is looking for volunteers for a study on telework (also referred to as remote work) and digital work being completed in rural and resource-dependent communities in Atlantic Canada. This project aims to understand how people in these communities are navigating these forms of work. You will be asked to complete an online questionnaire…
Read MoreSnowmobile Access Points in the Village
The Blackville Municipal Park is available as a free access point to the NB snowmobile trail system. Trail 42 runs through the park and is easily accessed from the plowed parking lot. Another access point is located on Route 8 (170 Main Street), just across the bridge from the park. The unloading area sits at…
Read MoreDungarvon Power Track Bar & Grill Open Weekends
Dungarvon Power Track Bar and Grill is open weekends to welcome everyone for hot home cooked meals and baked goods. Fully licensed and their trail is right off trail 58 and is open for access during business hours: Friday and Saturday open noon til late Sundays 12-10pm. Erin and Lee are looking forward to serving the community.  …
Read MoreRegular Council Meeting, February 10, 2022
The regular meeting of the Blackville Village Council met in the Council Chambers at 19:00hrs February 10, 2022 with Mayor Fortune presiding. BRING MEETING TO ORDER: The Mayor brought the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. GUESTS: David Donahue Mr. Donahue voiced his concerns to council on the amalgamation that the province…
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