Posts by Miramichi River Valley
Regular Council Meeting, June 11, 2020
The regular meeting of the Blackville Village Council met in the Council Chambers at 19:00hrs June 11, 2020 with Mayor Hennessy presiding. BRING MEETING TO ORDER: The Mayor brought the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. GUESTS: APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Councillor Underhill & seconded by Councillor Fortune to…
Read MoreVillage of Blackville Honours BHS Class of 2020
As the Blackville High School graduating class of 2020 faces interruption in the traditions and ceremonies of graduation due to the global pandemic, the village of Blackville has erected signs throughout the community to honour these students. Signs have been installed by the Salmon Fly (corner of South Bartholomew Road and Main Street), Blackville Municipal…
Read MoreSpecial Council Meeting, May 14, 2020
CONFERENCE CALL Moved by Councillor Fortune, seconded by Councillor Ross to hire Wayne Doucet and George MacWilliams to work at the park for the 2020 season. MOTION CARRIED. ATTENDANCE MAYOR: CHRISTOPHER HENNESSY COUNCILLORS: CINDY ROSS, CINDY UNDERHILL, AMANDA BRENNAN, IAN FORTUNECLERK: TINA PETERSON
Read MoreRegular Council Meeting, May 14, 2020
No Council Meeting for May 2020 due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
Read MoreThe Josie Foundation's Annual Fundraising Dinner Cancelled due to COVID-19
The Josie Foundation’s 2020 Fundraising Dinner originally scheduled for June has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Josie Foundation, founded by Jake Stewart, is a non-profit incorporated Foundation whose aim is to establish, receive and maintain a fund for the relief of economic hardship for individuals (families) within the Miramichi area who may…
Read MoreBoat Ramp at Blackville Municipal Park Reopened
As of Friday afternoon, April 24, the boat ramp at the Blackville Municipal Park has been reopened, after New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs announced the lifting of some public health restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Blackville Mayor Christopher Hennessy reminds people to practice physical distancing. “Please follow the physical and social distancing…
Read MoreNova Scotia Remembers: A Virtual Vigil to be held April 24
In response to the tragic events that occurred in Nova Scotia last weekend, a Virtual Vigil will take place on Friday, April 24 beginning at 7:00pm Atlantic. The vigil will be streamed online, with the links to be posted at www.heartcolchester.ca. The vigil will also be available on television and radio. Some residents in the…
Read MoreBlackville Homecoming 2020 Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Organizers of Blackville Homecoming 2020 have cancelled the event in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, originally scheduled for the weekend of July 31 to August 2, may be rescheduled for 2021. Organizers plan to meet later this year to discuss the possibilities of a rescheduled event. More information will be published at a…
Read MoreVillage of Blackville's statement on tragedy in Nova Scotia
Mayor and council of the Village of Blackville offer their thoughts and prayers to the families and loved ones of the victims and those injured during the recent tragedy in our neighbouring province of Nova Scotia. The flags at the municipal office fly at half mast in their honour.
Read MoreBlackville Foodland Easter Holiday Closures and Temporary Suspension of 50/50 Lotto
Blackville Foodland will be closed on Good Friday, April 10 and Easter Sunday, April 12. Management of Blackville Foodland would also like to notify their customers that the 50/50 lotto has been temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to be fair to those who are unable to participate at this time. A start…
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