Community
Holy Trinity Hosting Stations of the Cross Fridays in Lent
Holy Trinity Anglican Church will host Father, forgive them: The Stations of the Cross Fridays in Lent beginning Friday, March 7 at 11:30am at 298 Main Street in Blackville. A light lunch and fellowship will follow. Everyone is welcome to attend. Guest Speakers: As in previous years, there will again be a “Holy Hour” of…
Read MoreMarch Public Skating Dates for Sunny Corner Arena
Get ready to lace up and hit the ice! Stop in for some skating fun at Sunny Corner Arena during their upcoming public skate times. Cost is $3 per person. Public Skating Schedule: Helmets are required for all children under 12 years of age and parental supervision is also required for those under 12. Additionally,…
Read MoreSoups On set for February 25 at Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall in Blackville
Soup’s On takes place at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall, 105 Main Street in Blackville this Tuesday, February 25. The popular community luncheon program continues weekly until April 22. See below for remaining dates and locations. This program is open to everyone of any age and is free of charge. Dates and Locations: (lunch is…
Read MoreSoups On set for February 18 at United Church Hall in Blackville
Soup’s On takes place at Saint Andrews United Church Centre, 143 Main Street in Blackville this Tuesday, February 18. The popular community luncheon program continues weekly until April 22. See below for remaining dates and locations. This program is open to everyone of any age and is free of charge. Dates and Locations: (lunch is served…
Read MoreUpdate: Miramichi River Valley Family Day Events Planned for February 17 Cancelled
UPDATE: Due to the storm, all Family Day events planned for February 17 have been cancelled. PREVIOUS: Family Day is Monday, February 17 and several events will take place throughout the communities of Miramichi River Valley. Blackville The Blackville Rec Council will host free skating at the Blackville Outdoor Rink, 30 Alcorn Drive from 3:00pm until 9:00pm. There will also be free hot chocolate and…
Read MoreMRV Thrift Store Donates $500 to Blackville Recreation Council
Penny Siddall from the Miramichi River Valley Thrift Store in Renous stopped by the Municipal Office earlier this week with a generous $500 donation to the Blackville Recreation Council, showing the store’s continued commitment to supporting local initiatives. A huge thank you to the MRV Thrift Store for their generosity and for giving back to…
Read MoreBlackville Community Garden Meeting Scheduled for February 19
The Blackville Community Garden will be holding a meeting on February 19 at 6:00 PM at the Blackville Community Centre, 12 South Bartholomew Road. All members, both new and returning, are encouraged to attend. Refreshments, including coffee, tea, and sweets, will be provided. Attendees will also have the chance to win a Community Garden T-shirt…
Read MoreGarth Underhill Poker Run set for February 22
The Garth Underhill Poker Run is set for Saturday, February 22 from 11:00am until 4:00pm. The event starts at the Blackville Fire Hall, 54 Main Street. The fire hall is accessible from Trail #42 and Trail #587. Poker Hand is $20 and includes a burger and plate of curly fries. Grand Prize is $400.
Read MoreRenous/Quarryville Fire Department Donates $500 to Percy’s Place
The Renous/Quarryville Volunteer Fire Department has recently donated $500 to Percy’s Place Hospice. Fire Chief Dwain Hallihan and Captain Dan MacVicar presented the donation earlier this month, which was made possible through the department’s monthly breakfast fundraiser. The breakfasts, held on the third Saturday of each month at the fire station, raises funds to support…
Read MoreSoups On Free Community Luncheon Program to be held weekly throughout Miramichi River Valley communities
Soup’s On is back again! The popular community luncheon program, sponsored by the Greater Blackville Resource Center will begin on Tuesday, February 18 and continues weekly until April 22. See below for full schedule. This program is open to everyone of any age and is free of charge. Dates and Locations: (lunch is served from 11:30am…
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