Posts Tagged ‘groups and clubs’
New Minister For Saint Andrews United Church
Saint Andrew’s United Church in Blackville invites you for worship on Sunday, January 3 at 11:00 am at the Church Hall, for the inaugural service lead by their new minister, Kathryn McIntosh. The service is open to everyone in the community: and it will be an informal Epiphany / New Beginnings celebration, with brunch and a…
Read MoreSt. Raphael’s Memory Tree Parish Fundraiser
St. Raphael’s Parish is hosting a church fundraiser in the form of a Memory Tree. A Christmas tree has been placed on the altar in memory of loved ones. Christmas bulbs to light the tree are available for purchase for $5 before and after Saturday evening and Sunday morning Masses, at the entrance of the…
Read MoreSupport for Miramichi Salmon Project on the Bartholomew River
BLACKVILLE (GNB) – The provincial government is contributing $175,000 towards the Miramichi Salmon-Bartholomew River project, the largest private land conservation project in the province’s history. “We are pleased to partner with the Nature Conservancy of Canada on this project,” said Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Bill Fraser. “This partnership will result in the long-term protection…
Read MoreA Salute to Blackville Firefighters
Without hesitation, the brave men and women of our local fire departments often risk their own lives and safety to save the lives of others. For their selflessness and bravery, we salute them. Their duty extends beyond the difficult task of protecting us from ferocious fires; they also are among the first on the scene…
Read MoreBlackville Student Attends International Camp in Washington D.C.
Darian Hetherington, a grade nine student at Blackville School, has been selected to represent his regional burn camp at the International Association of Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation’s International Burn Camp. The event is currently underway in Washington, DC. The program that he has been selected to represent recognizes both fire fighters and burn-injured youth who…
Read MoreJason Curtis to be Inducted to Salmon Museum Hall of Fame
The recipients for the 32nd Annual Atlantic Salmon Museum Hall of Fame have been announced, and Jason Wayne John Curtis of Keenan is one of this years inductees. Jason Curtis, one of the youngest inductees in the history of the Hall of Fame, has been professionally involved with salmon and salmon conservation since the age…
Read MoreLocal Boys Champs at New Brunswick Provincials
The Miramichi Twins went undefeated in all four games they played this past weekend to become the New Brunswick Midget A Provincial Champions! Friday night they won against KV with a score of 4-2 . Saturday morning they beat their biggest rival Dalhousie 5-2, and Saturday evening they beat Atholville by 8 runs. Being the…
Read MoreBlackville School Receives New Buddy Bench
Blackville School was one of eighteen local schools outfitted with a new buddy bench provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters / Boys & Girls Club of Miramichi. The Buddy Bench program is a simple idea to eliminate loneliness and foster friendships on the playground. These benches have been installed and are ready for children to…
Read MoreBlackville School Receives $6,000 Donation
Blackville School has received a $6,000 donation from Ford Canada’s Drive 4Ur School program. Hal Somers’ Towne Ford Sales & Service partnered up with BHS student council to host the test-drive fundraising event on Saturday, May 16. For every valid test-drive completed, Ford Motor Company of Canada donated $20 to the school. Blackville received the…
Read MoreBlackville’s Centennial Field Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
The official grand re-opening of Blackville’s Centennial Field was celebrated on Thursday, July 9. The celebration began with the two Blackville mosquito teams, the Junior 49ers and the Blue Jays, going head-to-head in an exhibition game, followed by the singing of the national anthem and ribbon cutting. Jake Stewart led the crowd in a rendition…
Read MoreLocal Cadet in Leadership Role at Maritime Camp
Congratulations to 679 Blackville Squadron Air Cadet Mitchel Moody on achieving the rank of Sergeant at the Greenwood Air Cadet Summer Training Centre. He will be working at the Cloud Lake Survival Training Site for the summer. Mitchel is the son of Steven and Tracey Moody of Blackville. Joining Mitchel at Greenwood is Flight Sergeant…
Read MoreSt. Raphael’s Honour Catherine Frenette at Retirement Celebration
Saint Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church in Blackville bid farewell to Catherine Frenette at a retirement celebration today, Sunday, June 28 after morning Mass. Miss Frenette has been the parish organist and choir director for both the youth and adult choirs for the past 25 years. Parishioners filled the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall to give…
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