Blackville CALNet Celebrates Open House

The Blackville Community Adult Learning Network held an open house today to celebrate the co-location of the Community Adult Learning Program and the Community Access Program at the new location in the Blackville Community Centre. The event was attended by Miramichi Adult Learning Inc., Director of Operations Doug Cooling, Regional Consultant Ann Morrissy, MALI Chairperson…

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BHS Students Support Terry Fox Foundation

Blackville School students have raised $542.60 for the Terry Fox Foundation, which will help support cancer research in Canada.   Students and their families raised the funds as part of a school initiative led by teacher Craig Russell. Retired principal Mr. Hal Muck lead the school in their walk of hope.  Mrs. Jennifer Hambrook also was…

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Blackville School Bids Adieu to Retiring Principal Hal Muck

In a ceremony held today, Blackville School had a very special guest return for an official goodbye.  Mr. Hal Muck entered the school gymnasium to a warm welcome and well-deserved standing ovation from the over 500 students that he has deeply touched over his 27 years of service as principal of Blackville School.  It was a touching…

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Keenan Comes Home

Blackville’s Dr. Tiffany Keenan will be making a return to Miramichi this week. Keenan, director of Haiti Village Health, has spent months in Haiti following a devastating Jan. 12 earthquake that left the country in disarray. Keenan has devoted her time to helping the people of Haiti during this time and will be returning to…

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The Olympic Torch Relay in Blackville

Blackville School students and staff along with the community of Blackville were out to show support and celebrate as the Olympic Torch made its way from Fredericton to Miramichi on Friday morning, November 27. Below are some photos from the relay through Blackville. Meanwhile, the Blackville School Choir traveled to James M. Hill to participate…

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Blackville honours firefighters

More than 200 years of combined experience was honoured in Blackville Saturday evening. At a ceremony held at St. Raphael’s Parish Hall, members of the Blackville Volunteer Fire Department were thanked for their dedication including some who had been serving the area for well over two decades. The hall was full of family and friends,…

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Blackville figure skater honoured

Blackville residents gathered to honour one of their own on Saturday, July 26. At a ceremony in Blackville Municipal Park, local figure skater Bonard Muck had his name added to the community’s Rock of Fame, in recognition of his numerous achievements as a skater. He also received a plaque from the Municipality of Blackville, a…

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Blackville honours figure skater

Bonard Muck’s hometown has recognized the well known figure skater for his accomplishments. Blackville village councillor Jake Stewart and Southwest Miramichi MLA Rick Brewer met with Muck and presented him a keepsake plaque from the village and a New Brunswick Merit Award in the sports category. He also had his named placed alongside Roy MaCrae…

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Canadian Idol Finalist Visits Blackville

Canadian Idol contestant Casey Leblanc visited Blackville today as part of Canada Day celebrations in the village. The Blackville High School gymnasium was packed to the rafters with Idol fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the recording artist. Born in Woodstock and raised in Nackawic, the New Brunswick native performed a selection of songs…

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Olympian 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…

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