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Ambulance NB Announces Rapid Response Unit for Blackville
On Monday, October 29, Ambulance New Brunswick announced the creation of Rapid Response Units (RRUs) for five communities in the province, including Blackville, as a two-year pilot project. The units, scheduled to begin operation November 29, will also be placed in Minto/Chipman, Grand Bay-Westfield, Saint-Quentin/Kedgwick and the Acadian Peninsula. Rapid response units do not replace…
Read MoreBlackville Firemen Honoured at Appreciation Dinner
On Saturday, October 27, the village of Blackville hosted a Firemen Appreciation Night at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall. More than sixty people were in attendance including 18 current firefighters and 8 retired firefighters. Councillor Cindy Underhill was the master of ceremonies, along with special guests Southwest Miramichi Bay du Vin MLA Jake Stewart,…
Read MoreBlackville Fire Department Receives New Service Truck
On Thursday, October 4, the Blackville Fire Department added a new 2019 Ford F-250 to their service fleet. Village Councillor Cindy Ross presented the keys to Fire Chief Garth Underhill. Also in attendance were Deputy Fire Chief Christopher Sturgeon, Jamie Ouellette of Riverview Ford in Fredericton, and volunteer firemen Matthew Sturgeon, Bradley Brophy and Quinn Brophy.…
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