Posts by Village of Blackville
Oath of Office for Rural Community of Miramichi River Valley Set for December 13
The oath of office ceremony, for the newly formed Rural Community of Miramichi River Valley mayor and council elect, will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7:30pm. This ceremony is open to the public and takes place at the Blackville Community Centre, 12 South Bartholomew Road. This event will see the swearing-in of…
Read MoreSanta Claus Parade of Lights Set for December 10 in Blackville
The Blackville Fire Department will host their annual Santa Claus Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 10. The parade kicks off at Hooked ‘n Cooked at 5:30pm and proceeds along Main Street to the fire hall, where Santa Claus will hand out treats. Float participants are asked to line up at the starting point at…
Read MoreStrike Out Hunger Bowling Challenge Raises $910 for Greater Blackville Food Bank
On October 15, 2022 teams from the Parish of Chatham, the Parish of Newcastle, Nelson and Hardwicke and the Parish of Derby and Blackville gathered at the Castle Bowling Lanes in Miramichi in a friendly “competition” for the annual “Strike Out Hunger” bowling challenge to raise funds to help their local communities fight hunger. Following…
Read More2nd Annual RCMP Stuff A Police Car Food Drive set for December 10 in Blackville
The RCMP Northeast District Blackville, along with Santa and the Blackville Fire Department, will be hosting their second annual Stuff A Police Car Food Drive on Saturday, December 10 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Please bring non perishable food items to the Blackville Fire Department parking lot, 54 Main Street. All items will be donated to local food banks.…
Read MoreMiramichi River Valley Election Results
The polls have closed and the residents of the newly formed Miramichi River Valley have elected their municipal council. Kevin Russell has been appointed Mayor by acclimation. One councillor was elected for each of the three wards that Miramichi River Valley is comprised of. The elected councillor for Ward 1 is Jeffrey Sheasgreen with 369…
Read MoreBottle Drive in support of Renous Whoopers U13 Team
The Renous Whoopers U13 team are hosting a fundraising bottle drive through Thursday, December 1. Empty cans and bottles can be dropped off anytime in the designated area at the Renous Recreation Center, 2 Young Drive. To arrange a pickup, contact any player on the U13 team or call/text your address to 506-251-3232. The team…
Read MoreMistletoe and Glow Dinner and Entertainment December 4 in Blackville
GF Catering Presents Mistletoe and Glow, a candle-lit Christmas dinner with entertainment, on Sunday, December 4. The event takes place at Saint Andrews United Church Centre, 143 Main Street in Blackville from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. Come in, get seated and enjoy a warm cup of apple cider while you wait for dinner to be served.…
Read MoreCraft Sale Set for December 3 in Blackville
A Craft Sale will be held on Saturday, December 3 from 9:00am until 2:00pm at the Blackville Community Centre, 12 South Bartholomew Road. Items include ornaments, mugs, tumblers, tea towels, dishcloths, signs, lighted jars and snowmen and more. For more information, visit Task Crafts on Facebook.
Read MoreMerry Christmas Community Market to be held December 15 at Blackville School
A Merry Christmas Community Market will be held on Thursday, December 15 at Blackville School. The market will be open to both students and the public. Schedule10am – 12pm: Student viewing of student ventures1pm – 3pm: Student and public viewing of both student and community ventures3pm – 7pm: Public viewing of both student and community…
Read MoreMiramichi River Valley Election Information
Advance voting for the November 28 local government and rural district advisory committee elections takes place this Saturday, November 19, and on Monday, November 21. Polls will be open on both days from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. You can also vote on Election Day, Monday, November 28. New Brunswickers are encouraged to bring their…
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