Posts by Miramichi River Valley
Statement from Blackville Mayor & Council Regarding Local COVID-19 Cases / Public Exposure Notice
The mayor and council of the village of Blackville is recommending that residents and visitors to local establishments wear a mask and maintain social distancing during the ongoing increase of COVID-19 cases in our area. Mayor and council also encourage anyone that has not been vaccinated to please consider doing so this Saturday, August 28…
Read MoreBlackville Businesses Recommend Mask Wearing During Increase in Area Cases
Several Blackville businesses will be recommending mask wearing and social distancing while the area faces a rising number of COVID-19 cases. As of Tuesday, August 24, there are 19 positive cases in the Blackville and surrounding area. Upriver Ice Cream is requiring their staff to wear masks and asks customers to please wear masks and…
Read MoreUpdate on COVID-19 Cases in the Blackville Area
NOTICE FROM MIRAMICHI PUBLIC HEALTH At this time, we have 19 positive cases of COVID-19 that have been reported in the Blackville and surrounding area. The provincial mandate now requires unvaccinated close contacts to remain isolated in their homes for up to 14 days. Due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases public health will offer…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic at Blackville Community Centre
With cases of COVID-19 in our area, Miramichi Public Health will be hosting a COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic this Saturday, August 28 at the Blackville Community Centre, 12 South Bartholomew Road. The clinic takes place from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. No appointment necessary – walk-ins welcome. 12 years of age and up. The Pfizer COVID-19…
Read MoreWhite Rapids Logging Donates $1,000 to Blackville’s Outdoor Basketball Court project
White Rapids Logging is the latest local business that has donated $1,000 to the Blackville Rec Council towards the installation of the new outdoor basketball court that will be erected in the village. Fundraising efforts continue for this project, including a recent slow pitch tournament held at the Blackville Ball Park. Donations towards the Rec…
Read MoreSpecial Council Meeting, August 17, 2021
CONFERENCE CALL: The Special meeting of the Blackville Village Council met by conference call at 11:00 am, August 17, 2021 to discuss updating the recorder for security cameras at the park. Moved by Councillor D. Brennan, seconded by Councillor Underhill to update the NVR at the park at a cost of $2144.16 plus HST. MOTION…
Read MoreBlackville’s Sixth Lawn Tractor Race set for August 21
Blackville’s Sixth Lawn Tractor Race will take place on Saturday, August 21 at the Blackville Mower Racing Track, 81 South Cains River Road. Registration fee for mowers is $20 and begins at 5:00pm. All mower classes are welcome. Races begin at 7:00pm. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12 years. A…
Read MoreBlackville Mango Health & Wellness Committee Donates $1,000 to Outdoor Basketball Court project
The Blackville Mango Health & Wellness committee has donated $1,000 to the Blackville Rec Council towards the installation of the new outdoor basketball court that will be erected in the village. Fundraising efforts continue for this project, including a recent slow pitch tournament held at the Blackville Ball Park. Donations towards the Rec Council’s basketball…
Read MoreRegular Council Meeting, August 12, 2021
The regular meeting of the Blackville Village Council met in the Council Chambers at 19:00hrs August 12, 2021 with Mayor Fortune presiding. BRING MEETING TO ORDER:The Mayor brought the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. GUESTS: RCMP Dube and Const. McGuire from the RCMP were in attendance to discuss any issues council…
Read MoreAngels in our Field Memorial Sign Installed at Blackville Ball Park
A new memorial sign, Angels in our Field, has been installed at the Blackville Ball Park. The sign, donated by the family of Thomas Dunn, is a fundraiser for Blackville Recreation Council projects. The sign features the names of the late athletes and individuals who have made an impact on the field. Anyone wishing to…
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