New 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…
Read MoreNew Fire Hall Design Unveiled
At a public meeting held earlier this week at the Blackville Community Centre, representatives from Crandall, along with Mayor Matt Sturgeon and Councillors Cindy Ross and Christopher Hennessy, unveiled sketches and blueprints of the new fire hall. Village clerk Kurt Marks was also in attendance. The meeting, led by Mayor Sturgeon and Crandall’s Pierre Plourde,…
Read MoreBack 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 Resource Centre Receives Grant
The Greater Blackville Resource Centre has received a grant in the amount of $1,960 from the Department of Healthy and Inclusive Communities. These funds are in support of the centre’s community-driven project to increase access to healthy food, enhance food skills, and strengthen their community capacity. Southwest Miramichi MLA Jake Stewart announced at their fundraising…
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 MoreProvince Investing in Blackville Park
At a press conference today in Blackville, Premier David Alward, along with MLA Jake Stewart and mayor Matt Sturgeon, announced that the New Brunswick government is investing $75,000 in improvements to the community park. “Investing in community infrastructure projects that promote healthy living is a key part of our government’s plan to rebuild New Brunswick…
Read MorePremier’s message / New Brunswick Day
FREDERICTON (GNB) – The following message was issued by Premier David Alward on the occasion of New Brunswick Day, Monday, Aug. 5: New Brunswick Day is a very special time in our province. It is a chance for New Brunswickers to join together to celebrate family and community. It is a time to remember the…
Read MoreGreater Blackville Resource Centre Open House on NB Day
The Board of Directors and volunteers of the Greater Blackville Resource Centre invite the general public to join them on NB Day, Monday August 5th, as they welcome the Premier to the centre for an official ribbon cutting ceremony and Open House. This marks their first full year in operation and official membership to Food…
Read More$1.4-million bridge repairs to be carried out in Blackville
BLACKVILLE (GNB) – Southwest Miramichi Bridge No. 2, located on Route 118 in Blackville, will undergo $1.4 million in repairs during the next two years. Southwest Miramichi MLA Jake Stewart with Blackville Mayor Matthew Sturgeon”The work involves full-deck rehabilitation on most of the structure,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Claude Williams. “Phase One will begin in…
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 MoreBlackville Community Members Earn Food Safety Certification
The Greater Blackville Resource Centre recently hosted the first community food mentors program, which was supported by the Community Inclusion Network. The program lasted five weeks. Twelve participants were involved in the program and attended one session per week in a shared learning environment. They learned from both the various instructors and each other. “When we…
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