Posts by Miramichi River Valley
Fourth Annual Girl Watcher’s Show and Shine
The Fourth Annual Girl Watcher’s Show and Shine Truck Show will take place on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Blackville School, 12 MacLaggan Drive. Registration will be held from 11:00am until 12:00pm. Registration fee for trucks is $25. Showtime is 12:00pm – 3:00pm. There will be a bbq – hosted by the Blackville School grad…
Read MoreFormer Blackville Fireman William Kennedy Dies at 62
Former Blackville firefighter William “Billy” Kennedy passed away suddenly at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the age of 62. Born in Blackville, he was the son of the late Eldon and Grace Kennedy. Billy was a Captain of the Miramichi Fire Department and served as a firefighter since his beginning…
Read MoreSunshine & Springtime! Spring Market this Saturday
Sunshine & Springtime! Spring Market will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Saint Andrews United Church Centre, 145 Main Street in Blackville. The market takes place from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Multiple vendors will be onsite with Scentsy, Avon, Norwex, Arbonne, Sipology, Plunder, baked goods, woodworking, personalized items, leggings and more! Something for everyone!…
Read MoreSusan McEvoy Retires from Stanley Mutual After 34 Years
Susan McEvoy recently retired after spending the last 34 years in the insurance industry. Susan began her insurance career as an agent representing Stanley Mutual Insurance on July 1, 1987. Prior to that, she worked as a Chiropractor’s Assistant in Moncton, New Brunswick. McEvoy obtained her Associateship from the Insurance Institute of Canada in 1996…
Read MoreSeasonal Employment Opportunity at Blackville Municipal Park
The Village of Blackville is now accepting resumes for seasonal employment at the Blackville Municipal Park. The position is for a GENERAL LABOURER (park maintenance), with salary to be negotiated. Hours are Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. Please forward resumes to or mail to: 12 South Bartholomew RoadBlackville, NB E9B 1N2 Resumes…
Read MoreMiramichi Snow Goers Annual General Meeting Set for April 27
Attention Snowmobilers: The Miramichi SNOW GOERS will be hosting their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Blackville Community Centre, 12 South Bartholomew Road. The AGM will be followed by the election of officers and directors. Volunteers are needed. The future of the Miramichi…
Read MoreRegular Council Meeting, April 8, 2021
The regular meeting of the Blackville Village Council met in the Council Chambers at 19:00hrs April 8, 2021 with Mayor Hennessy presiding. BRING MEETING TO ORDER:The Mayor brought the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. GUESTS:Betty Mutch gave a presentation on “File of Life Canada” which is a package that makes your…
Read More211: Free Resource for New Brunswickers
211 is Canada’s primary source of information for government and community-based, non-clinical health and social services. The free and confidential service can be accessed 24 hours a day by phone, chat, text, and web. 211 helps connect people to the right information and services, making their pathway to care and resources a guided and trusted…
Read MoreGreen paper on local governance reform released; public input sought
FREDERICTON, (GNB) – The provincial government today released a green paper on local governance reform that officially transitions the reform process to the engagement phase. Working together for Vibrant and Sustainable Communities is designed to present options that will foster discussion with New Brunswickers on how to improve the local governance system. Currently, there are…
Read MoreFormer Blackville Mayor Andrew Hawkes Dies
Former Blackville Mayor Andrew Hawkes passed away on Saturday April 3rd 2021, following an extended illness. Hawkes was born in Newcastle, New Brunswick on September 15th, 1943. A graduate of Rothesay Academy and The University of New Brunswick, Andy built a career in engineering and management. After living and working in Canada, Jamaica, Florida, The…
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