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Greater Blackville Resource Centre Announces New Free Lunch Program
Soup’s On… and you’re invited! Thanks to funding from the Department of Healthy and Inclusive Communities, and the fantastic volunteers of the Blackville area, the Greater Blackville Resource Centre is pleased to announce a new community project called Soup’s On. Soup’s On! is an opportunity for all interested members of our local communities to get…
Read MoreAndrew Hawkes Sworn in as Blackville’s New Mayor
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…
Read MoreHawkes Wins Blackville By-Election; Elected New Mayor
The unofficial results of today’s by-election have been tabulated and the village of Blackville has a new mayor! Candidate Andrew Hawkes has been elected with a total of 343 votes, besting Glen Hollowood’s 132 votes.
Read MoreMatt Sturgeon Reflects on time as Blackville Mayor
Election Day, on October 28th, signals a new beginning for the office of Blackville mayor – a post that interim mayor Matt Sturgeon held since May, when Hal Muck stepped down from the position. In a letter published today, Matt reflects on his time as mayor and his return to his previous position as councilor…
Read MoreMayoral Candidates Share Vision for Blackville’s Future
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…
Read MoreBlackville to Vote New Mayor
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…
Read MoreNew 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 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 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…
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