Posts by Les McLaughlin
Sisters Bring New Life to Old Trinity
How did an old country church from Blackville become known as the oldest chapel in Oklahoma? Find out how two sisters from America brought new life to “Old Trinity”.
Read MoreSenior’s Supper A Success
The village-hosted Senior’s Supper was held on Monday, April 29 at the United Church Hall in Blackville. Many seniors in the community came out for an evening of food and entertainment. A full turkey dinner with dessert was catered by the United Church Women and parishioners of St. Andrews Church. Entertainment was provided by The Gillis…
Read MoreBHS Teacher Receives Technology Award
On Thursday, March 21, Blackville High School teacher Allan Carter received the Marjorie Sinclair Award for Commitment to Technology in Learning at the 2013 Anglophone North School District CUTE Awards. The CUTE Awards (Creative Use of Technology in Education) is an event that was conceptualized to recognize and encourage the creative use of technology by…
Read MoreBHS a Future Generation Tech Lab Winner
Blackville School was recently selected as one of twelve schools across Canada to receive funds in the 2013 Future Generation Tech Lab program. Sponsored by Future Shop, Blackville School received $15,000 which will allow the school to purchase more equipment that can be used for podcasting, video production, online publishing, photography, interviewing and writing. The…
Read MoreOutdoor Rink a Timeless Attraction
Outdoor skating has always played an important role as a winter pastime and social activity in the village of Blackville. Besides being a source of great joy and excitement for young skaters, more and more adults are taking to the ice to stay active during the cold winter months. The Blackville Outdoor Rink, located at…
Read MoreBlackville Hosts Santa Claus Parade
The Annual Santa Claus Parade of Lights was held on Saturday, December 8 and local businesses and groups certainly displayed the Christmas spirit! The parade’s many floats were decked out in brightly coloured lights and decorations. People were lined up Main Street from Busy Tots Daycare to the Community Center, where after the parade Santa…
Read MoreBHS Raises $1300 for Cancer Research
BHS students and staff have raised $1300 for cancer research. As part of their fundraising efforts, a school-wide penny drive was held and $800.00 was raised. The remaining $500 was raised during a Walk for Cancer that was held in October. On November 19, the school body held an assembly to celebrate their fundraising success…
Read MoreMLA Pays Homage to Local Heroes
In 2011, Southwest Miramichi MLA Jake Stewart ventured to France on D-Day to participate in the 67th anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy and to honour the brave local heroes who fought for our freedom. In the video below, Jake recalls his reasoning for visiting and his sense of pride felt towards the North Shore…
Read MoreBlackville Residents Hope for a Community Pool
A group of Blackville residents are hoping their votes will win the village a public pool from the Aviva Community Fund, an annual competition that is changing Canadian communities by bringing great ideas to life. The most popular ideas, as determined by passionate Canadians like you, will have a chance to win a share of…
Read MoreGreater Blackville Resource Centre Opens
Written by Stacy Underhill. Walking into the Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) for the first time, I thought I had made a wrong turn into a clothing store. The GBRC is located in two small offices in the same building as the Voice of Hope Ministries in Blackville. Every Thursday it spills out into the…
Read MoreLocal Church Celebrates 175 Years
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Howard celebrated its 175th anniversary at a special outdoor mass on Sunday, July 22. The Annual Shrine Mass (Healing Mass) was celebrated by Bishop Robert Harris and well attended by other clergy, parishioners and visitors. On July 19, 1987 Most Reverand J. Edward Troy, Bishop of Saint John,…
Read MoreBlackville School Receives $9000 Investment
Today the Province of New Brunswick invested $9000 into a project put forth by the Blackville Home and School Association that will help to protect and maintain the school soccer fields. This represents a combined effort to make something happen to benefit students for years to come. Great job everyone! Southwest Miramichi MLA made the…
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