Municipal
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…
Read MoreWeekly 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,…
Read MoreOath 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,…
Read MorePublic Meeting Regarding Street Lighting for the former LSD of Derby set for May 15 at Millerton School
A public meeting regarding street lighting for the former LSD of Derby will be held on Thursday, May 15 at 6:00pm at the Millerton School cafeteria. Please join the Miramichi River Valley Council as we host a public meeting to discuss the possibility of having streetlights installed in Derby. For more information, please contact the…
Read MoreAgenda for the May Regular Meeting of the Miramichi River Valley Council
The regular meeting of the Miramichi River Valley municipal council will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers at the Blackville Community Center, 12 Bartholomew Road South and is open to the public. The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
Read MoreMiramichi 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…
Read MoreSpring 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…
Read MoreMiramichi 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…
Read MoreElection 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.…
Read MoreAdvance 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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