Posts Tagged ‘local people’
Blackville 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 MoreLocal Church Celebrates 175 Years
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Howard celebrated its 175th anniversary at a special outdoor mass on Sunday, July 22. The Annual Shrine Mass (Healing Mass) was celebrated by Bishop Robert Harris and well attended by other clergy, parishioners and visitors. On July 19, 1987 Most Reverand J. Edward Troy, Bishop of Saint John,…
Read MoreFish Hook in Blackville is Canada’s Largest
Did you know that Blackville is home to Canada’s largest fish hook? The Veteran’s Fly, located at the corner of Main Street and South Bartholomew Road, was conceptualized by local business owner Hugh Hallihan in 2005, the Year of the Veteran. The fish hook, designed by Jenna Tucker, a former student at Blackville School, was…
Read MoreJardine Receives Diamond Jubilee Medal
Blackville resident and musician Amy Jardine, who is known for his countless volunteer hours playing at fundraisers, recently received the Diamond Jubilee Medal. The special award medal was presented to Mr. Jardine by New Brunswick Premier David Alward at Nine Pine Lounge in Blackville on Thursday, June 14. Amy is one of 60,000 deserving Canadians who…
Read MoreBHS Student Interviews Local Residents
Alex Fiander, a student at Blackville School, worked on a school project on the history of Blackville. As part of the project, Alex interviewed some local residents on their memories of Blackville. Watch his video below:
Read MoreFormer Village Doctor Launches New Book
Dr. William O’Flaherty draws on thousands of patient encounters, both human and animal, for his new book Tomcats and House Calls: Memoir of a Country Doctor. O’Flaherty’s 24 stories about living and doctoring in rural Newfoundland and New Brunswick are filled with humour and poignancy – insight gained from 40+ years of facing life, death,…
Read MoreBlackville mayor knows about challenges, having won his battle with throat cancer
Hal Muck, the newly acclaimed mayor of Blackville, has plans for his village, even though as of last year, he couldn’t picture himself in the position of mayor. “I had indicated…I wasn’t even going to put my name in,” said Muck in an interview, noting his thoughts were preoccupied with a diagnosis of throat cancer.…
Read MoreLocal Doctor Brings Aid to Haiti
Tiffany Keenan hadn’t even reached her teen years when her piano teacher Margery MacRae saw in her the making of a humanitarian. “She always said ‘Tiffany, I think you are going to be a missionary some day’ because I always liked [to dream of] travelling and it’s funny because I had never travelled as a…
Read MoreKorean students spend time studying at Blackville School
Two exchange students arrived at Blackville School from Korea in January. Jin Seok Kim and Su Gyung Park are both Grade 6 students and will be attending school and visiting the community until February 28. The Korean students were brought to this area for the feel of the rural and country environment. Over the years…
Read MoreBlackville Pins Economic Hopes on Shale Gas
Blackville is a small village on the Southwest Miramichi River where local residents pride themselves on the rich salmon pools that draw anglers from across the globe. That sport fishing industry provides seasonal employment for some of Blackville’s citizens, but many are worried about the village’s long-term economic survival. The issue of shale gas exploration…
Read MoreInvestment made to construct skateboard park in Blackville
BLACKVILLE (CNB) – The provincial government is investing $12,700 in the construction of a skateboard park in Blackville. “The provincial government is proud to invest in community projects that promote healthy living for our youth,” said Premier David Alward. “Today’s investment in a new skateboard park will increase wellness in Blackville and the region.” Funding…
Read MoreBHS Staff host Retirement Party
At a recent party in their honour, staff at Blackville School recognized retiring teacher Reona Turcotte and school secretary Maisie Brophy for their many years of service. The entire professional community at Blackville School extended a very happy retirement to both ladies and wished them best in their future endeavors. Congratulations!
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