Posts by Miramichi River Valley
Vickers River Tubing Donates $1,000 to Outdoor Basketball Court project; challenges businesses
Vickers River Tubing has donated $1,000 to the Blackville Rec Council towards the installation of a new outdoor basketball court that will be erected in the village. Tyler Vickers, owner of Vickers River Tubing, has challenged other local businesses, groups and organizations to make a donation as well. Donations towards the Rec Council’s basketball court…
Read MoreFree Intro to Kundalini Yoga Set for Thursday, August 19
Erin Savage of Avadata Yoga will be hosting a free intro to Kundalini Yoga class on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Join Erin amongst the apple trees, weather permitting, at the Dungarvon Power Track, 336 MacLaggan Drive in Blackville. This is a free class for all abilities and ages. No previous yoga experience…
Read MoreBlackville Delivery Service Offers Restaurant/Grocery Pickup
A new delivery service is available in our community. Blackville Delivery Service offers pickup and delivery of restaurant food, beverages, groceries and most other items in the Blackville area. Kevin and Ami Gauthier of Upper Blackville offer this service. They can be reached by phone at (506) 247-2522, by email at or on Facebook.…
Read MoreSpecial Council Meeting, August 3, 2021
The Special meeting of the Blackville Village Council met in the Council Chambers at 19.00hrs. August 3, 2021 with Mayor Fortune residing. Fire Chief Christopher Sturgeon was also in attendance to discuss the new radios that are required for the department. RE: RADIOS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT Moved by Councillor Ross, seconded by Councillor A. Brennan…
Read MoreBlackville Rec. Council Hosting Slow Pitch Tournament. Volunteers Needed
The Blackville Recreation Council is hosting a Slow Pitch Tournament on Friday, August 6 and Saturday, August 7. The tournament takes place at the Blackville Ball Park. There will be 50/50 draws and the canteen will be open. Funds raised will go towards the installation of an outdoor basketball court in the village. Admission is…
Read MoreFourth Annual ‘Remembering Amy’ Event to be held August 14
Remembering Amy, the fourth annual musical tribute to Amy Jardine, will take place at the Blackville Municipal Park on Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 2:00pm until 5:00pm. There will be half and half draws. Music and songs will be performed by local artists and musicians. A BBQ and refreshments will be available. Proceeds from the…
Read MoreDungarvon Power Track Open House Set for August 15
The Dungarvon Power Track will host an Open House on Sunday, August 15 at 336 MacLaggan Drive in Blackville. The event takes place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring the family and enjoy an evening of BBQ and fun! Check out the freshly groomed track and future mud bog. Please bring your own lawn…
Read MoreEric & Debbie to Perform Gospel Concert & New Double Album Release
Local musical duo Eric & Debbie will be releasing a double album, “I Saw The Light”, on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the Miramichi Fellowship Centre, 401 Main Street in Blackville. To celebrate the release, the duo will perform a gospel concert from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Admission is a freewill offering. Eric &…
Read MoreSpecial Council Meeting, July 28, 2021
The Special meeting of the Blackville Village Council met in the Council Chambers at 19.00hrs. July 28, 2021 with Mayor Fortune residing. RE: Funding for Tourism Project Moved by Councillor D. Brennan, seconded by Councillor A. Brennan to commit $50,000 towards the tourism project upon review and approval of the consultant’s report. MOTION CARRIED.
Read MoreBlackville Author Barb Curtis To Release Second Novel This Week
Local author Barb Curtis’ new novel, Only For You, will be released this Tuesday, July 27. Curtis returns to Sapphire Springs with this heartwarming romance where a small-town bakery owner finds herself in a fake relationship with the man she’s always pined after. Only For You is the second book in the Sapphire Springs series.…
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