Community
J.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 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…
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