Women’s Institute Christmas Craft & Bake Sale a Success

By Les McLaughlin | November 10, 2013 |

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…

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Andrew Hawkes Sworn in as Blackville’s New Mayor

By Les McLaughlin | November 9, 2013 |

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…

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Mayoral Candidates Share Vision for Blackville’s Future

By Les McLaughlin | October 15, 2013 |

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…

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Blackville to Vote New Mayor

By Les McLaughlin | October 10, 2013 |

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…

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New Fire Hall Design Unveiled

By Les McLaughlin | September 27, 2013 |

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,…

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Back to School Bash a Success

By Les McLaughlin | September 25, 2013 |

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…

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Blackville Resource Centre Receives Grant

By Les McLaughlin | August 24, 2013 |

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…

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Premier’s message / New Brunswick Day

By Les McLaughlin | August 4, 2013 |

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…

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Greater Blackville Resource Centre Open House on NB Day

By Les McLaughlin | July 30, 2013 |

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…

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