Posts by Miramichi River Valley
Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 2021
The regular meeting of the Blackville Village Council met in the Council Chambers at 19:00hrs October 14, 2021 with Mayor Fortune presiding. BRING MEETING TO ORDER: The Mayor brought the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. GUESTS: No guests. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Councillor Underhill & seconded by Councillor…
Read MoreBlackville School Environmental Science students seek bird feeders for snowshoe circuit
The Environmental Science/Outdoor Education students at Blackville School are preparing a snowshoe circuit behind the school for all students and are seeking donations of bird feeders for their trail. The class wishes to place the bird feeders along the route so that all students can see some wildlife as they complete the circuit. If you…
Read MoreRenous River Bridge #2 in Pineville Closed Indefinitely
Please be advised that effective Friday afternoon December 3, 2021, the Renous River Bridge #2 in Pineville has closed to all traffic indefinitely. The closure is due to safety concerns identified by structural engineers. Signed detours are in place on both Route 108 and the South Renous Road.
Read MoreVillage of Blackville Christmas Lights Challenge Set for December 11
The village of Blackville invites its residents to take part in the Christmas Lights Challenge! Decorate the outside of your home or business this holiday season and light up Blackville like never before! Prizes will be awarded for the top three best decorated homes and for the best decorated business. Judging will take place on Saturday evening, December 11, 2021. All households…
Read MorePositive COVID-19 Case at Blackville School
A statement from Mark Donovan, Superintendent ASD-N: Dear Blackville School Families: RE: Positive COVID-19 Case at Blackville School This is to inform you that Public Health has confirmed a positive COVID-19 case at Blackville School. Official notification from Public Health will be sent to you via email from the school if your child has been…
Read MoreSanta Claus Drive-By on December 11
Santa Claus is coming to town! With the help of the Blackville Fire Department, Saint Nick will make his way through the village on Saturday, December 11 beginning at 4:30pm. He asks everyone to come outside and wave to him from their driveway on his way by. Route will be determined closer to the event.…
Read MoreSpecial Council Meeting, November 25, 2021
Meeting was called to order at 10:00 Hrs. 2022 GENERAL OPERATING FUND BUDGET Moved by Councillor D. Brennan, seconded by Councillor Underhill that the 2022 General Operating Fund Budget with Total Budget of $1,205,000. Warrant to be raised is $770,943. Gross Revenues of $205,262. Tax rate of 1.4267 be accepted as read. MOTION CARRIED 2022 SEWERAGE…
Read MoreGovernment releases plan to reform local governance system
FREDERICTON (GNB) – The modernization of New Brunswick’s local governance system reached a significant milestone today with the release of the government’s white paper, Working together for vibrant and sustainable communities. During the engagement phase, the government heard from hundreds of New Brunswickers requesting locally elected representation, better land-use planning and better regional collaboration. The…
Read MoreRCMP Northeast District Blackville Hosting 1st Annual Food Drive
The RCMP Northeast District Blackville is hosting their first annual Stuff A Police Car Food Drive on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm in Blackville and Doaktown. Please bring non perishable food items to either the Blackville Detachment, 243 Main Street or the Doaktown Detachment, 368 Main Street. All proceeds will…
Read MoreFormer Blackville Resident Rodney D’Alessio Painting Installed at Edmonton Transit Station
A painting by former Blackville resident Rodney D’Alessio has been displayed at the University Light Rail Transit Station in Edmonton, Alberta. The artwork, entitled I Hate It Here, I Want to Go Home, is part of a series of work centred around his experience at the Dr. Roberts Hospital School in Saint John, New Brunswick…
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