Strike Out Hunger Bowling Challenge Raises $910 for Greater Blackville Food Bank

On October 15, 2022 teams from the Parish of Chatham, the Parish of Newcastle, Nelson and Hardwicke and the Parish of Derby and Blackville gathered at the Castle Bowling Lanes in Miramichi in a friendly “competition” for the annual “Strike Out Hunger” bowling challenge to raise funds to help their local communities fight hunger. Following…

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Blackville Fall Market set for September 24

Fall is fast approaching which means it’s market time again. The Blackville Fall Market will take place on Saturday, September 24 at the United Church Hall, 143 Main Street from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Admission is free. Feel all the fall vibes and immerse yourself in fall flavours, decor, scents and more! This date…

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Central Miramichi Historical Society Calendar Fundraiser

The Central Miramichi Historical Society is an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting history through research and partnerships since 1973. As part of their fundraising efforts, they are creating a Calendar highlighting the small communities that make up the Central Miramichi area. It will contain old photographs and a short-written history of each community. Funds…

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Blackville Outdoor Basketball Court Fundraising Goal Met; Construction Underway

The long-awaited outdoor basketball court and tennis/pickle ball court is currently under construction in Blackville. The dual courts, which will be side by side, are located at the old Blackville fairgrounds, 5 Underwood Drive, adjacent to Blackville Ball Park / Centennial Field. Paving is now completed and surveillance cameras have been installed. The project is…

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