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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Miramichi Lacrosse Season Kicks Off at Sunny Corner Arena

The Miramichi Lacrosse season is officially underway, with practices taking place at the Sunny Corner Arena. Participants are registered from Esgenoôpetitj to Sillikers and everywhere in between. Registration remains open, and new players are encouraged to attend a practice to try out the sport. Kids are welcome to join with a hockey helmet and gloves…

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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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Renous Quarryville Fire Department Hosting Breakfast May 17

Renous Quarryville Fire Department will host their monthly breakfast on Saturday, May 17 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am at their fire hall, 35 Memory Lane in Renous. This is the final breakfast until the Fall. Cost is $10 and includes eggs, bacon, hashbrowns and toast along with coffee, tea and juice. Proceeds will support the Red Knights Motorcycle Club Miramichi…

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Special Council Meeting, May 1, 2025

ATTENDANCE:   COUNCILLORS:  CAO/CLERK: TINA HAYESTREASURER/ASST.CLERK: JENNIFER MCLAUGHLIN                                                                                      The special meeting of the Miramichi River Valley Council met at 18:30hrs, May 1, 2025, with Mayor Russell presiding. BRING MEETING TO ORDER: The mayor called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. OATH OF OFFICE: Tina Hayes was called upon the perform the…

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