Posts by Miramichi River Valley
Upriver Ice Cream Hosting Anniversary BBQ
Upriver Ice Cream is celebrating the one year anniversary of their opening this weekend. To celebrate their milestone, they are hosting a BBQ on Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days. Stop by for a jumbo hot dog ($2.50), a sausage (honey garlic, Octoberfest or hot…
Read MoreYoga Classes to be held twice a week at Blackville Park
Erin Savage of Avadata Yoga & Aromatherapy will be teaching Hatha Yoga at Blackville Municipal Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the end of September. Classes will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run 45 minutes to one hour. Cost is $40 per month or $10 drop in. Please contact Erin to arrange payment by phone at…
Read MoreDungarvon Power Track Returning; Avadata Yoga and Aromatherapy Open House This Saturday
The Dungarvon Power Track is returning. New owners Lee Crompton and Erin Savage have been hard at work revamping the property to bring back the fun times, with many community events being planned from ATV mud bogging to bike pulls and snowmobile racing. Details will become available as they progress towards the big opening day.…
Read MoreRegular Council Meeting, July 8, 2021
The regular meeting of the Blackville Village Council met in the Council Chambers at 19:00hrs July 8, 2021 with Mayor Fortune presiding. BRING MEETING TO ORDER:The Mayor brought the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. GUESTS: Keith Gill from the RCMP was in attendance to discuss any issues council may have. APPROVAL…
Read MoreBlackvilleā€™s Fifth Lawn Tractor Race set for July 17
Blackvilleā€™s Fifth Lawn Tractor Race will take place on Saturday, July 17 at 81 South Cains River Road (across from Stewartā€™s Tower). This will be the first lawn tractor race to be held at night. Registration fee for mowers is $20 and begins at 5:00pm. All mower classes are welcome. Races begin at 7:00pm. Admission…
Read MoreLearn to Play Softball program for U10 at Blackville Ball Park
Softball New Brunswick will be hosting a Community Caravan program on Thursday, July 29 from 1:00 p.m to 2:30 p.m. at the Blackville Ball Park. The learning session is aimed at the U10 age group. All gear is provided. The sessions are designed to give kids a chance to learn new skills through fun softball…
Read MoreSt. Raphael’s Clergy Changes: Rev. Paul Doucet appointed new pastor; Rev. Daniel Bastarache appointed to St. Michael’s
Rev. Daniel Bastarache, who was appointed as Pastor at St. Raphael’s in August, 2020, will be leaving the parish effective August 4, 2021. Rev. Bastarache will be appointed Pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Parish (which encompasses Miramichi East, Bayside and St. Margaret’s). The Most Reverend Christian Riesbeck, CC, Bishop of Saint John, has announced…
Read MoreLocal Job Opportunity: Blackville Home Hardware is Hiring
Blackville Home Hardware is looking for a mature, full time sales associate. Applicants must be reliable and responsible with an outgoing personality whom is comfortable interacting with the public in a retail setting. Experience is not required, however some knowledge in the building/hardware field would be beneficial. Interested individuals can apply in person during regular…
Read MorePublic Library at Doaktown Community School
Did you know that the Doaktown Community School Library, located at 430 Main Street, is a Public Library? Local residents are encouraged to take advantage of the great services and resources they offer. The public entrance is located on Main Street (access using the front stairs). Services include: Books by Mail service Curbside Pick-up Free…
Read More2nd Annual Thomas Dunn Memorial Ball Tournament to be held July 2
The Second Annual Thomas Dunn Memorial Ball Tournament will be held on Friday, July 2 and Saturday, July 3 at Centennial Field in Blackville. Opening ceremonies will be Friday at 9:00pm. Games begin at 5pm. A canteen will be open. A Washer Toss will be set up for anyone interested. There will also be 50/50…
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