Thursday, December 15, 2011
Upcoming Christmas Events

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas now that the Village of Blackville is all decked out in it's
best holiday colours and a fresh blanket of snow.
Come on out and celebrate the holidays at one (or ALL!) of the upcoming
Christmas events in Blackville! We've got a dessert theatre, bake sale, a candlelight parade, concerts, plays, church
services and much more! Check out our Events Calendar for a listing of all our events.
Visit our shops and stores for all your holiday needs and gift ideas.
Click here to send a FREE Christmas e-Card featuring photos of Blackville from MemoriesOfBlackville.com.
15 dec 11 @ 7:46 pm
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Blackville Businesses Collecting Food Donations
The holiday season is upon us and several businesses in Blackville are doing their part to help out those less fortunate.
Blackville Trio Pizza is holding its 2nd Annual Christmas Food Drive between Monday, December 5 and Sunday,
December 19. Bring in any four (4) non-perishable food items and receive a FREE 1 piece Fish and Chip! Drop off donations
to Blackville Trio Pizza at 4 Shaffer Lane.
Blackville Credit Union is also accepting donations of
non-perishable food at 128 Main Street.
Drop in to either of these businesses and help those in need.
Source:
Memories of Blackville
7 dec 11 @ 2:18 pm
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Fall Community Clean Up
The Village of Blackville fall clean-up is scheduled for Thursday, October 20, 2011. This cleanup is for regular household
waste, including bigger items like sofas, chairs (except white goods) and also including building waste when properly bagged,
boxed or bundled, maximum weight 50 lbs. with branches and building waste tied in maximum 4 ft length.
18 oct 11 @ 9:04 pm
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Eat Well & Be Healthy: Upcoming Aerobic Classes and Blackville Walking Group
Aerobic Classes for all Ages:
Aerobic classes will be held every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
beginning on October 17th at 7:30 pm at the Blackville United Church Hall. Only $2! Bring 3 or 5 pound hand weights
if you have them. For more information, contact Jean at 843-2871, Bev at 843-2854 or Jackie at 843-2345.
Blackville
Walking Group:
Starting October 17th, everyone is invited to the Blackville School between 6pm-8:30pm for indoor
walking. This service is provided free of charge and available Monday through Friday. For more information, call Lois
Grady at 843-2236.
6 sep 11 @ 8:29 pm
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Blackville Road Infrastructure
Nearly half a million dollars in road work will begin on Route 8 in Blackville, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister
Claude Williams announced during a recent visit to the area.
"I am pleased that this important road work
is being done, especially after waiting for so many years," said MLA Jake Stewart.
The works includes:
- Replacement
of four wooden box cross culverts with concrete culverts;
- Replacement of 10 wooden catch basins with concrete catch
basins;
- And frost heave repair of approximately 200 meters of road including the replacement of crushed aggregates
and pavement and sub drain installation near the RCMP office.
The work is expected to be completed by the end
of October, 2011.

Deputy Mayor Cindy Sturgeon-Underhill, Transportation and Infrastructure
Minister Claude Williams
MLA Jake Stewart, Mayor Glen Hollowood and Councillor Hal Muck
3 sep 11 @ 10:37 am
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Blackville School Peanut Announcement
30 aug 11 @ 2:23 pm
Monday, August 29, 2011
Investment made to construct skateboard park in Blackville
23 August 2011
BLACKVILLE (CNB) – The provincial government is investing $12,700 in the
construction of a skateboard park in Blackville.
"The provincial government is proud to invest in community
projects that promote healthy living for our youth," said Premier David Alward. "Today's investment in a new
skateboard park will increase wellness in Blackville and the region."
Funding provided by the Regional Development
Corporation's Family and Youth Capital Assistance Program will go toward the purchase of new equipment for the skateboard
park.
The program gives community groups, non-profit organizations, local service districts and municipalities
an opportunity to apply for funding for eligible capital costs of projects in support of youth- and family-related activities.
23-08-11
Source: http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/premier/news/news_release.2011.08.0916.html
29 aug 11 @ 12:50 am
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Celebrate Canada Day with the Village of Blackville!
Help celebrate Canada Day by attending all of our scheduled events.
Thursday, June 30: There
will be live entertainment by Sister Karaoke as well as a barbeque at the municipal park from 7:00-10:00pm.
The fireworks will begin at dusk!
Friday, July 1: A breakfast
will be held by Legion Branch 49 at the Father AA McKinnon Hall from 7-11 am. Bacon, eggs, toast, hashbrowns,
tea, coffee and juice will be served. The cost for children under 12 will be $3.00 and adults will be $5.00.
Our
annual Canada Day Parade will begin at 2:00pm. We encourage everyone to enter a float.
For those entering, please line up at Busy Tots Daycare at 1:00 pm. Immediately following the parade there will be entertainment
by Amy and Friends, a jumping castle, cotton candy, cake, and a barbeque held at the Municipal Park. We look forward to seeing
you all there!
25 jun 11 @ 5:39 pm
Blackville Rec Council Upcoming Events
There will be a co-ed slow pitch tournament held on July8-9 at the Blackville Ball Park!
The recreation council will have a basketball camp on July 11-15 and a volleyball camp on
August 15-19. The cost for these camps are $35 per child or $50 for a family. Grades K-5 time will be
9-12 and grades 6-10 time will be 1-4. All money raised will go to Blackville skateboard park project.
25 jun 11 @ 5:32 pm
Summer Sports Program Starts July 4
The summer sports program will begin on Monday, July 4. It will run from 9:00-12:00 Monday to Thursday. The program
will be well supervised with activities planned for each day. The cost for the summer sports program will be $35 per
child or $50 for a family. It will run for seven weeks. In case of a rainy day, the activities will be held at
the school gym. You can register your child on Wednesday, June 29 from 9-12 at the ball field.
25 jun 11 @ 5:27 pm