Posts Tagged ‘fitness’
Blackville Ball Park Upgrades Underway
Upgrades to the Blackville Ball Park are currently underway. The project, made possible by funding from the provincial government along with the village of Blackville, began late this summer. Last month, New Brunswick Premier David Alward made the announcement for the $80,000 investment, that will also provide improvements to the community park. “Our investment in…
Read MoreHuge Turnout for Village Skating Party
The Blackville Outdoor Rink community skating party drew a large crowd on Friday night, January 31. Over one hundred children took to the ice for the free three-hour event sponsored by the Recreation Council. Inside, the building was filled to capacity with parents and children alike. Blackville mayor Andrew Hawkes, deputy mayor Matt Sturgeon and councillors Cindy Ross and Christopher Hennessy welcomed the group. Southwest Miramichi MLA Jake Stewart was also in attendance.
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 MoreOutdoor Rink a Timeless Attraction
Outdoor skating has always played an important role as a winter pastime and social activity in the village of Blackville. Besides being a source of great joy and excitement for young skaters, more and more adults are taking to the ice to stay active during the cold winter months. The Blackville Outdoor Rink, located at…
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 MoreVillage of Blackville encouraging healthier lifestyles
In the small community of Blackville and its surrounding areas, people are becoming more aware of the factors that affect their health and are being encouraged to make healthier lifestyle changes. Blackville’s Mango committee is made up of dedicated individuals who have taken the health of residents to heart and are consciously looking to provide…
Read MoreFormer Olympian repays Miramichi; Blackville’s Kathy McCormack operates hockey school for girls
Classes might be out for the summer, but one teacher is going back to school this week. Blackville’s Kathy McCormack is a Grade 7 teacher in Etobicoke, Ont., but she will be donning her skates this week for her first-ever hockey school. McCormack grew up in Blackville and played her minor hockey in Blackville and…
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