Sports
Curtis Miramichi River Outfitting Hosting Fly Fishing Classes
Miramichi Fly Fishing School is hosting Single Handed Classes and Double Handed Spey Classes in Blackville. These courses are designed to help and improve both beginners and experienced fly fishers, with an emphasis on Atlantic Salmon fishing. Equipment can be supplied; if you choose to use your own, make sure it is functional. Private lessons…
Read MoreVote Tom Donovan Arena for Kraft Hockeyville in Memory of Thomas Dunn
The time has come to #getterdunn! Voting for Kraft Hockeyville 2019 is open from 1:00pm on Friday, March 29 until 9:30pm on Saturday, March 30. Vote the Tom Donovan Arena in Renous for Kraft Hockeyville in Memory of Thomas Dunn. Vote online at www.krafthockeyville.ca. Remember: voting is unlimited, so vote often! All you need is…
Read MoreTom Donovan Arena Makes Top 4 in Kraft Hockeyville Bid
An excited packed house at the Renous Recreation Centre learned Saturday night that the Tom Donovan Arena is a top four finalist in this years Kraft Hockeyville bid. The arena, whose entry is made in memory of Thomas Dunn, joins arenas in the communities of Rich Valley, Alberta; Saint-Polycarpe, Quebec; and Wilkie, Saskatchewan in the…
Read MoreFirst Annual Thomas Dunn Memorial Slow-Pitch Tournament
The First Annual Thomas Dunn Memorial Slow-Pitch Tournament will be held during the Canada Day long weekend this summer! The three-day tournament will take place at Centennial Field in Blackville on Friday, June 28 to Sunday, June 30. The tournament committee has issued a challenge to the following groups and teams to participate in this…
Read MoreSportsnet to Film Kraft Hockeyville Promo Video at Tom Donovan Arena
A film crew from Sportsnet, Canada’s No. 1 Sports Network, will be at the Tom Donovan Arena in Renous on Thursday, March 7 to film a promotional video for the arena’s bid for Kraft Hockeyville. Kraft Hockeyville is an annual competition sponsored by Kraft Foods, the National Hockey League and the NHL Players’ Association in…
Read MoreFirst Responders Charity Hockey Game
A First Responders Charity Hockey Game, Blackville/Renous vs. Boiestown/Doaktown, will take place on Saturday, February 23 at 8:30pm at Prospect Place, 22 Prospect Street in Doaktown. Admission is by donation at the door, with proceeds going to Peewee Hitmen’s Scott Taylor Memorial Tournament and Renous Kraft Hockeyville. Come on out to cheer for your local…
Read MoreFormer Blackville Students Participating in Miramichi Special Olympics Winter Games
The 2019 Special Olympics NB Provincial Winter Games are coming to Miramichi and two former Blackville School students will be participating. Alex Fiander, son of Paul and Carmel Fiander, will take part in Candlepin Bowling. Alex is very pleasant and loves to talk about every subject going. He loves to swim, bowl and of course…
Read MoreKraft Hockeyville Rally & Golden Eagles Alumni Game
The Tom Donovan Arena’s bid for Kraft Hockeyville’s top prize is underway and organizers are hosting a rally in Renous on Saturday, February 2, 2019. The fundraiser begins at 4:00pm – 5:30pm at the Arena for a Golden Eagles Alumni Game where former Golden Eagles will play the current High School Boys team. Following the…
Read MoreHome & School Hosting Annual Softball Tournament
The Home and School is hosting a fundraising softball tournament at Blackville’s Centennial Field on Friday, September 7 and Saturday, September 8. This is the third annual tournament. Please come out and support the Blackville High School Home & School and their programs. Games start on Friday at 6:00pm. Schedule will be available soon. The…
Read MoreDonation to Blackville Minor Baseball in Memory of Terence Vickers
A donation of $350 was presented to Blackville Minor Baseball this evening, Monday, July 30 in memory of Terence Vickers. Terence, the son of the late Dale and Jacqueline Vickers, passed away accidentally on January 12, 2018 in Alberta. Some of Terence’s friends wanted to do something locally to honour him, and since Terence always…
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