Rural Planning Open House set for May 14 in Blackville

Join the Greater Miramichi Service Commission for their first-ever Rural Planning Open House. An opportunity to ask questions, learn about rural planning, and take part in meaningful conversations!  Date: Wednesday, May 14th Time: 4pm – 7pm Location: Miramichi River Valley Municipal Office, 12 South Bartholomew Road, Blackville What to Expect:  Discussion on Rural Plans: Learn about the…

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Weekly Garbage Collection Begins June 5 for Blackville Residents; Remaining Miramichi River Valley Communities Begins in July

NOTE: Weekly summer garbage collection in Blackville begins earlier and ends later than in other communities within Miramichi River Valley. This difference is due to varying tax rates among communities. Blackville residents, who pay a higher rate, fund the additional months of service within their community limits. For the summer months of June, July, August,…

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Oath of Office Ceremony Held May 1; Ray Croft & Paula Hare Sworn in as new councillors for Miramichi River Valley

The Oath of Office ceremony for two new councillors of the Rural Community of Miramichi River Valley was held on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Mayor Kevin E. Russell greeted the crowd and welcomed Ray Croft and Paula Hare to the municipal council. The new councillors fill positions previously held by Dwain Hallihan and Jeffrey Sheasgreen,…

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Miramichi River Valley Summer Job Opportunities Available

The Rural Community of Miramichi River Valley has several summer job opportunities available for graduates and youth. Positions are in the general labourer and tourism fields. Please submit your resume by email to . Resumes can also be dropped off at the municipal office, 12 South Bartholomew Road in Blackville Monday to Friday between 8:00am…

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Spring Clean Up / White Goods Collection set for May 26-30 in Miramichi River Valley Communities

The Spring Clean Up for all Miramichi River Valley communities will be held during the week of May 26 – May 30 (during the regular collection day for all areas within the region). This collection will include yard waste (boxed, bagged or tied in three foot length bundles); stoves, refrigerators, freezers, barbecues, bicycles, beds, mattresses, furniture, etc. Regular…

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Miramichi River Valley Local Government By-Election Results

The results of the Local Government By-Election for the rural community of Miramichi River Valley are as follows: Ward 1: Paula Hare – Elected by acclamation Councillor-At-Large: Ray Croft – Elected Full polling results are below. Candidate / Candidat(e) Votes Elected /Élu(e) Ray CROFT 378 E Faye JARDINE 361 Patricia UNDERHILL 266 Cindy ROSS 234…

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Election Day is April 14: Miramichi River Valley residents to vote in new councillor

Election Day is Monday, April 14 and residents of Miramichi River Valley will head to the polls to vote in a new councillor-at-large in the Local Government By-Election. The seat was previously held by former councillor Dwain Hallihan. Meanwhile, Paula Hare has been elected by acclamation to the Ward 1 seat, as she ran unopposed following the departure of former councillor Jeffrey E.…

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Advance Polls for Miramichi River Valley Local Government By-Election set for April 5

Residents of Miramichi River Valley can head to the advance polls on Saturday, April 5 to vote in the Local Government By-Election to fill the councillor-at-large seat vacated by former councillor Dwain Hallihan. Candidates for Councillor-at-Large: Paula Hare has been elected by acclamation to the Ward 1 seat, as she ran unopposed following the departure of former councillor Jeffrey E. Sheasgreen. Advance Polls: Saturday, April…

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