Blackville
Miramichi students involved in unique history project, Old photos being scanned and stored on Internet provide pictoral history of school districts
When Bob Gillis hears stories of people throwing out boxes of photos from their dearly-departed relative’s attic, he cringes. And when he hears high school students talking about American or world history, he shakes his head, wondering why they’re not talking about their own Canadian or New Brunswick past. That’s why he’s so revved up…
Read MoreFrom Blackville, N.B. to artistic director emeritus of Vancouver Opera, Irving Guttman has followed his passion for opera
Three weeks ago, Irving Guttman – already a holder of the Order of Canada – was named Artistic Director Emeritus of Vancouver Opera. So what, you may say to yourself. Who’s Irving Guttman? Never heard of him. And what’s Vancouver Opera to me? I don’t care. Well, there’s no reason why you should know or…
Read MoreCurtis nominated for Leacock Award
New Brunswick author and humourist Herb Curtis has been nominated for the prestigious Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour for his book Luther Corhern’s Salmon Camp Chronicles published by Goose Lane Editions. The Stephen Leacock Medal is awarded annually to an exceptional work of humour by a Canadian author. The medal has been awarded every…
Read MoreLocal figure skater receives 1999 Roly McLenahan Canada Games Award
FREDERICTON (CNB) – Pairs figure skaters Carolyne Forest and Bonard Muck are the winners of the 1999 Roly McLenahan Canada Games Award for their outstanding performance at the recent Canada Winter Games in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. The award was presented by Marcelle Mersereau, minister responsible for sport, recreation and active living for New Brunswick, during…
Read MoreTeam NB announced for 1999 Canada Winter Games
Municipalities and Housing Minister Marcelle Mersereau announced today the names of the members of Team New Brunswick who will represent the province at the 1999 Canada Winter Games, being held in Corner Brook, Nfld., Feb. 20 to March 6. Among the athletes selected is Blackville’s own Bonard Muck who will compete in the Figure Skating…
Read MoreOld Trinity Church in Blackville to be Dismantled
The movers came to Blackville this week. They came to tear the guts out of the old church. When they left, the old church looked almost untouched, except for the boarded- up windows and doors. But inside, it is completely hollow; the flooring, the pews, the ornaments – all gone. When the snow goes, when…
Read MoreOlympian honored in Blackville today. Silver medallist Kathy McCormack will be the star of parade in her honor
There’s one constant in Kathy McCormack’s life right now: she’s always on the go. “I’ve definitely racked up the frequent flyer points,” said the member of the Canada’s silver medal winning Olympic women’s hockey team. McCormack returned home to Blackville Tuesday but was back on the road to Fredericton the next day to deal with…
Read MoreBlackville area has Olympic fever Community pride booms with Kathy McCormack in Japan
Kathy McCormack may be trying to become an Olympic gold medalist. But she has already become a symbol of community spirit in her hometown. McCormack’s membership on the first-ever Canadian women’s Olympic hockey team has brought out the best in the people of Blackville and the surrounding communities. “It’s done wonders for the community,” said…
Read MoreVillage teams up to send Olympian’s parents to Japan
They opened their hearts, they opened their wallets, and they raised enough money to send two of their own halfway around the world to the Winter Olympic Games in Nagano. Amber and Jack McCormack of Blackville leave Friday for Japan to watch their 23-year-old daughter Kathy compete as part of the inaugural Canadian women’s Olympic…
Read MoreA small village with big heart
Amber McCormack hasn’t missed many of daughter Kathy’s hockey games over the past 20 years or so. And she didn’t like the idea of not being there next month when her eldest child took to the ice in Nagano, Japan as a member of the Canadian women’s Olympic hockey team. Now, Mrs. McCormack isn’t one…
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