Posts by Les McLaughlin
Grady Descendant Seeking Family History
James Douglas, a descendant of the Grady family of Blackville, is looking for information about his ancestors.
Read MoreBlackville School Hosts Annual Basketball Challenge
On Monday, February 10th, Blackville School hosted the Third Annual Eagle/Cobra Challenge. The action-packed event featured both the Blackville senior high girls and boys teams facing off against their respective North and South Esk Regional teams.
First up, the senior girls game saw the Blackville Eagles defeated by the NSER Cobras with a score of 50-26. The Blackville High School boys team defeated the North and South Esk Regional boys in a close game with a final score of 74-70.
Read MoreHuge Turnout for Village Skating Party
The Blackville Outdoor Rink community skating party drew a large crowd on Friday night, January 31. Over one hundred children took to the ice for the free three-hour event sponsored by the Recreation Council. Inside, the building was filled to capacity with parents and children alike. Blackville mayor Andrew Hawkes, deputy mayor Matt Sturgeon and councillors Cindy Ross and Christopher Hennessy welcomed the group. Southwest Miramichi MLA Jake Stewart was also in attendance.
Read MoreWomen’s Institute Christmas Craft & Bake Sale a Success
The Women’s Institute Christmas Craft and Bake Sale has become a highlight of the Christmas shopping season in Blackville. The annual event, held yesterday at the Blackville Community Centre, was a huge success with lots of shoppers out looking to get a head-start on their Christmas shopping. Over a dozen vendors were on hand, selling…
Read MoreAndrew Hawkes Sworn in as Blackville’s New Mayor
Andrew Hawkes was sworn-in on Friday as Blackville’s new mayor, replacing interim mayor Matt Sturgeon who held the position since May. Sturgeon returns to his previous position as councillor and deputy mayor. Hawkes won a commanding mandate in last week’s election by garnering 72% of the vote. He took the oath of office in a…
Read MoreFormer Anglican Minister Douglas Barrett to Visit Blackville
The Anglican Parish of Derby and Blackville is hosting a “Meet & Greet” with Doug Barrett on Sunday, November 10 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. The open house will be held at Trinity Hall, 295 Main Street, in Blackville. All are welcome to stop by for tea and a chat with Doug. Barrett, who is visiting…
Read MoreHoly Trinity Anglican Church Holds Parish Confirmation
On Sunday, November 3, seventeen young people celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Blackville.
The Most Reverend Claude W. Miller, Archbishop of Fredericton, led the service alongside Father Gerry Laskey.
Read MoreHawkes Wins Blackville By-Election; Elected New Mayor
The unofficial results of today’s by-election have been tabulated and the village of Blackville has a new mayor! Candidate Andrew Hawkes has been elected with a total of 343 votes, besting Glen Hollowood’s 132 votes.
Read MoreMatt Sturgeon Reflects on time as Blackville Mayor
Election Day, on October 28th, signals a new beginning for the office of Blackville mayor – a post that interim mayor Matt Sturgeon held since May, when Hal Muck stepped down from the position. In a letter published today, Matt reflects on his time as mayor and his return to his previous position as councilor…
Read MoreMayoral Candidates Share Vision for Blackville’s Future
With less than two weeks before the municipal by-election, mayoral candidates Andy Hawkes and Glen Hollowood shared their vision for Blackville’s future in separate letters mailed to village residents today. Andy Hawkes Dear Residents of Blackville, My name is Andy Hawkes and I am a candidate for mayor of Blackville in the upcoming by-election. I…
Read MoreBlackville to Vote New Mayor
Residents of the village of Blackville will head to the polls later this month to vote in a by-election for the mayoralty. Former mayor Glen Hollowood and resident Andrew Hawkes are in the running to become Blackville’s next mayor. The village has been served by interim mayor Matt Sturgeon since May, when Hal Muck stepped…
Read MoreNew Playground Equipment Installed
Children in the village of Blackville and surrounding areas are excited about the upgrades and additions to the recreational facilities in the community. During the first week of September, new equipment was purchased and installed at the Blackville Municipal Park. The upgrades were made possible from funding received from the Province of New Brunswick in…
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