Posts Tagged ‘groups and clubs’
Former Anglican Minister Douglas Barrett to Visit Blackville
The Anglican Parish of Derby and Blackville is hosting a “Meet & Greet” with Doug Barrett on Sunday, November 10 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. The open house will be held at Trinity Hall, 295 Main Street, in Blackville. All are welcome to stop by for tea and a chat with Doug. Barrett, who is visiting…
Read MoreHoly Trinity Anglican Church Holds Parish Confirmation
On Sunday, November 3, seventeen young people celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Blackville.
The Most Reverend Claude W. Miller, Archbishop of Fredericton, led the service alongside Father Gerry Laskey.
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 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 MoreBack to School Bash a Success
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…
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 MoreGreater Blackville Resource Centre Open House on NB Day
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…
Read MoreBlackville Community Members Earn Food Safety Certification
The Greater Blackville Resource Centre recently hosted the first community food mentors program, which was supported by the Community Inclusion Network. The program lasted five weeks. Twelve participants were involved in the program and attended one session per week in a shared learning environment. They learned from both the various instructors and each other. “When we…
Read MoreCommunity Food Mentors Course a Success in Blackville
Recently the Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) hosted the first ever Community Food Mentors (CFM) program for the area. Twelve individuals attended one session per week for five weeks in a shared learning environment where participants not only received education from various instructors but shared their personal knowledge with each other as well. “When we…
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…
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