Youth
Back to School Bash a Success
Last weekend’s Back To School Bash sponsored by the Blackville Home & School Association was a complete success. Both movies on Friday night were well attended and enjoyed by everyone. A huge crowd showed up for the yard and bake sale, with lots of goodies and great deals to be found. Saturday afternoon’s gorgeous weather…
Read MoreDrive 4UR School Raises $4,400 for BHS
Late last Spring, the local school student council, along with Towne Ford Sales & Service Ltd., hosted a Drive 4UR School fundraising event. For every test drive taken at Blackville High School, Ford Motor Company donated $20 for the school to use on various activities and learning opportunities. In total, 222 people participated in the…
Read MoreBlackville Soccer Club Receives Grant
The Blackville Soccer Club was recently provided a grant in the amount of $3,500 in support of the Learn to Play Soccer Project. This GO NB grant is provided through the Sport and Recreation Branch of the Department as part of the Cananda-New Brunswick Bilateral Agreement to Advance Sport Participation. The Province of New Brunswick…
Read MoreProvincial government investing in improvements to Blackville playground
Great news for Blackville School students! The Province of New Brunswick has invested $15,000 towards a new playground. The announcement was made on Tuesday, June 18 at the Elementary School Recognition Day. Pictured is MLA Jake Stewart and members of the Blackville Home & School Association. BLACKVILLE (GNB) – The New Brunswick government is investing…
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 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 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 MoreKorean students spend time studying at Blackville School
Two exchange students arrived at Blackville School from Korea in January. Jin Seok Kim and Su Gyung Park are both Grade 6 students and will be attending school and visiting the community until February 28. The Korean students were brought to this area for the feel of the rural and country environment. Over the years…
Read MoreInvestment made to construct skateboard park in Blackville
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…
Read MoreTwilight star visits Blackville School
Students at Blackville School received quite a surprise when Canadian actor and Twilight star Cameron Bright visited the school on Friday, June 16. Accompanied by local MLA Jake Stewart, Bright was in Miramichi with his grandmother Pauline Keenan. Keenan lives in Ontario and was home visiting as she grew up in the Blackville area (Howard…
Read MoreCanadian Best-Selling Author Visits Blackville School
Canadian Best-Selling Author Peter D. Clark visited Blackville Elementary students today, February 22nd. As part of the presentation, he read from some of his books and documentaries and encouraged students to write their own stories. The students were in awe, seeing that anyone can follow their dreams and become the writers that they might wish to…
Read MorePremier Alward Visits Students at Blackville School
On Monday, January 17, New Brunswick Premier David Alward visited Blackville School students for a skating party and speaking engagement. The morning started with students skating with the Premier at the Blackville Outdoor Rink. The students enjoyed skating around the Blackville rink with Mr. Alward and asking him a few questions that they had on…
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