Archive for October 2018
Greater Blackville Resource Centre Hosts AGM
The Greater Blackville Resource Centre hosted their Annual General Meeting on September 20 at the Voice of Hope Ministries in Upper Blackville following a meal provided for volunteers, partners and guests. In a letter circulated at the meeting, Founder and President of the Greater Blackville Resource Centre, Rev. Albertine Le Blanc stated the following: Dear friends,…
Read MoreBlackville Firemen Honoured at Appreciation Dinner
On Saturday, October 27, the village of Blackville hosted a Firemen Appreciation Night at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall. More than sixty people were in attendance including 18 current firefighters and 8 retired firefighters. Councillor Cindy Underhill was the master of ceremonies, along with special guests Southwest Miramichi Bay du Vin MLA Jake Stewart,…
Read MoreHome & School Hosting 16th Annual Christmas Home Tours
The Blackville Home & School is hosting their 16th Annual Christmas Home Tours on Saturday, November 24, with homes open for viewing from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Refreshments will follow at the school cafeteria. Price is $15 and proceeds go to the Home & School. Tickets can be purchased at Blackville Credit Union, Bernice Hair Styling,…
Read MoreCitizen Appreciation Night for Eugene Donovan
Eugene Donovan will be honoured with a Citizen Appreciation Night on Saturday, November 3 at 6:00pm at St. Andrews United Church Hall in Blackville. Music will be provided by Jimmy Lawlor, Jimmy Morrison, Tyrone Hubbard, Bob McCallum and Eugene Somers. A cold and hot buffet will be served. Come on out for an evening of…
Read MoreFundraising Benefit for Rosanne Pleadwell
A fundraising benefit will be held on Sunday, November 4 at St. Andrews United Church Hall for Rosanne Pleadwell who is recovering from an ATV accident earlier this year. The benefit will be held from 3:00pm until 8:00pm with Master of Ceremonies Jake Stewart. Local talent will provide entertainment. A Chinese Auction will be held,…
Read MoreBlackville Yoga New Classes Begin November 1
Blackville Yoga will begin again on Thursday, November 1, with classes being held every Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm at Blackville School. The cost is $100 for nine classes and must be paid in full on the first night (November 1). Just show up to register. Classes will be instructed by The Yoga Block…
Read MoreBlackville Fire Department Receives New Service Truck
On Thursday, October 4, the Blackville Fire Department added a new 2019 Ford F-250 to their service fleet. Village Councillor Cindy Ross presented the keys to Fire Chief Garth Underhill. Also in attendance were Deputy Fire Chief Christopher Sturgeon, Jamie Ouellette of Riverview Ford in Fredericton, and volunteer firemen Matthew Sturgeon, Bradley Brophy and Quinn Brophy.…
Read MoreFamily-Friendly Play Nounours Wants to Talk at Blackville School
The Kent Family Resource Center and A Family Place, in collaboration with Le Pays de la Saguoine present Nounours Wants to Talk, a play written and directed by Francine Hébert. This family-friendly play will be presented at Blackville School on Tuesday, October 23 at 1:00pm and features Nounours of Le Pays de la Sagouine, along…
Read MoreVillage of Blackville Fall Clean-Up October 25
The Fall Clean Up for the village of Blackville will be held on Thursday, October 25. This collection will include yard waste (boxed, bagged or tied in three foot length bundles); stoves, refrigerators, freezers, barbecues, bicycles, beds, mattresses, furniture, dryers, air conditioners, scrap metal, etc. Items should be left at your curb by 6:00am, but…
Read MoreBlackville Credit Union to Host ICU Day October 18
Credit unions and their members around the world celebrate International Credit Union (ICU) Day on the third Thursday of October to raise awareness about the great work that credit unions are doing and give members the opportunity to get more involved! Blackville Credit Union invites you to stop into their branch this Thursday, October 18th from…
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