Posts by Miramichi River Valley
Happy New Year
The mayor and council of Miramichi River Valley wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year. May the coming year bring new beginnings, opportunities and adventures. Kevin Russell, Mayor • Dwain Hallihan, Councillor • Morgan Vickers, Councillor • Sharon Vickers, Councillor • Jeffrey Sheasgreen, Councillor • Darlene Gillespie, Councillor • Amanda Brennan, Councillor
Read MoreChristmas Message
Christmas is a season of great joy: a time for remembering the past and hoping for the future. May the glorious message of peace and love fill you with joy this wonderful season. The mayor and council of the village of Blackville wishes you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Read MoreJ.D. Irving, Limited Makes Generous Donation towards Blackville Visitor Information Centre
J.D. Irving, Limited has donated nearly six thousand board feet of Eastern White Pine lumber towards the renovation of the new visitor information centre located on Main Street in Blackville. Construction of the building, which was originally the Walls House back kitchen, began earlier this year. Located just across the train bridge from Blackville Municipal…
Read MoreOath of Office Ceremony Held for newly elected council of Miramichi River Valley
The Oath of Office ceremony for the newly formed Rural Community of Miramichi River Valley was held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Blackville Community Centre. CAO and clerk of Miramichi River Valley, Tina Hayes took a moment to speak to the outgoing Blackville council, “I want to thank you for your dedication and…
Read MoreMiramichi River Valley Election Results
The polls have closed and the residents of the newly formed Miramichi River Valley have elected their municipal council. Kevin Russell has been appointed Mayor by acclimation. One councillor was elected for each of the three wards that Miramichi River Valley is comprised of. The elected councillor for Ward 1 is Jeffrey Sheasgreen with 369…
Read MoreMiramichi River Valley Election Information
Advance voting for the November 28 local government and rural district advisory committee elections takes place this Saturday, November 19, and on Monday, November 21. Polls will be open on both days from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. You can also vote on Election Day, Monday, November 28. New Brunswickers are encouraged to bring their…
Read MoreConstruction Continues on new Blackville Visitor Information Centre Project
Construction of a new Visitor Information Centre is currently underway in Blackville. The structure is located on Main Street at the former Historic Walls House site. The building, which was originally the Walls House back kitchen, has been repositioned on the property and now features a full basement. Located just across the train bridge from…
Read MoreNotice of Election: Entity 22
Next month, the majority of New Brunswickers will go to the polls to vote in local government elections taking place on November 28, 2022. While municipal elections normally take place every four years in May, these elections are the result of a significant undertaking by the Department of Environment and Local Government to restructure and…
Read MoreInterpretive Trail Installed at Blackville Park
A new self-guided trail has been installed at Blackville Municipal Park this week. The one-kilometer Miramichi River Interpretive Walk features signage created by Halifax-based company Sperry Design. Currently the trail can be accessed from within the park near the train bridge. A recently added wooded path connects to the main trail system that was paved…
Read MoreInvestment in Pineville Bridge repairs
PINEVILLE (GNB) – The provincial government will invest about $580,000 in repairs to the Pineville (Renous River No. 2) Bridge. The work is expected to be done next year by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. “This bridge serves as an important connection to several residents in the Blackville, Renous and Miramichi areas,” said Transportation…
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