Posts by Miramichi River Valley
Blackville Trio Pizza Donates $500 To Outdoor Basketball Court Project
Blackville Trio Pizza is the latest business showing their support for the planned outdoor basketball court to be erected in the village. The local restaurant has donated $500 towards the project. Fundraising efforts continue for this project, including a slow pitch tournament held this summer at the Blackville Ball Park. Donations towards the Rec Council’s…
Read MoreGreater Blackville Resource Centre Seeking Volunteers
The Greater Blackville Resource Centre is seeking volunteers to assist in their clothing store and food bank. The resource centre’s staff invites interested applicants to visit the centre to see the day-to-day operations. The centre’s clothing store is open Wednesday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. each day. For more information about the…
Read MoreFederal Election Information 2021: Miramichi-Grand Lake
Election day in Canada is Monday, September 20, 2021. Voting for our riding of Miramichi-Grand Lake will take place at the United Church Center, 143 Main Street in Blackville between the hours of 8:30am and 8:30pm. Please note, this information is valid for residents of Blackville. If you reside in another community in the riding…
Read MoreLocal governance reform engagement summary released
FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government has released its What We Heard document, summarizing themes from feedback obtained during the local governance reform engagement process. Public and stakeholder engagement took place following the April release of a green paper on local governance reform, Working Together for Vibrant and Sustainable Communities. About 1,100 people took part…
Read MoreM.E.R. Forestry Ltd. Donated $1,000 to Blackville’s Outdoor Basketball Court Project
Steven Moody of M.E.R. Forestry Ltd. has donated $1,000 to the Blackville Rec Council towards the installation of the new outdoor basketball/tennis court that will be erected in the village. Fundraising efforts continue for this project, including a slow pitch tournament held this summer at the Blackville Ball Park. Donations towards the Rec Council’s basketball court project can be…
Read MoreRegular Council Meeting, September 8, 2021
The regular meeting of the Blackville Village Council met in the Council Chambers at 19:00hrs September 8, 2021 with Mayor Fortune presiding. BRING MEETING TO ORDER:The Mayor brought the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. GUESTSRCMP – Eric Dube introduced new member Mark Grundy to council. Council brought forth their concerns on…
Read MoreHatha Yoga to be held at United Church Centre in Blackville
Erin Savage of Avadata Yoga & Aromatherapy will be teaching Hatha Yoga at Saint Andrews United Church Centre, 143 Main Street in Blackville on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Classes will begin at 6:30 p.m. and run 45 minutes to one hour. Cost is $40 per month or $10 drop in. Please contact Erin to arrange payment…
Read MoreBlackville Fall Market set for September 11
Fall is in the air! The weather is getting cooler, the kids are back to school and Christmas is creeping up! What better time to have a market! Area vendors will be hosting a Fall Market Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the United Church Centre, 145 Main Street in…
Read MoreDungarvon Power Track Hosting ATV/UTV Drag Race on September 11th
The Dungarvon Power Track is hosting their first ATV/UTV Drag Race on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Admission is $10. Bring the whole family and watch the exciting live action! Bring your own lawn chairs, sit back and enjoy some tunes in their licensed area. On site RV camping is available (no power,…
Read MoreTy Croft Memorial Washer Toss Tournament Set for October 2
The Ty Croft Memorial Washer Toss Tournament will take place on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Blackville Ball Park, 5 Underwood Drive. Registration takes place from 12:00 p.m. until 12:45 p.m. and play begins at 1:00 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go to a bursary in Ty’s name. Pre-register by emailing and…
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