Another Year Wiser

By Les McLaughlin | February 22, 2014 |

Back in 2006 I was involved in a project that’s goal was to pay tribute to the local men and women who served our country during times of war.  The project, which was a book called Remembering Our Veterans, was a joint venture between the Blackville Access Centre and members of the community.  One of…

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Blackville School Hosts Annual Basketball Challenge

By Les McLaughlin | February 15, 2014 |

On Monday, February 10th, Blackville School hosted the Third Annual Eagle/Cobra Challenge. The action-packed event featured both the Blackville senior high girls and boys teams facing off against their respective North and South Esk Regional teams.

First up, the senior girls game saw the Blackville Eagles defeated by the NSER Cobras with a score of 50-26. The Blackville High School boys team defeated the North and South Esk Regional boys in a close game with a final score of 74-70.

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Huge Turnout for Village Skating Party

By Les McLaughlin | February 2, 2014 |

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.

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Women’s Institute Christmas Craft & Bake Sale a Success

By Les McLaughlin | November 10, 2013 |

The Women’s Institute Christmas Craft and Bake Sale has become a highlight of the Christmas shopping season in Blackville. The annual event, held yesterday at the Blackville Community Centre, was a huge success with lots of shoppers out looking to get a head-start on their Christmas shopping. Over a dozen vendors were on hand, selling…

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Andrew Hawkes Sworn in as Blackville’s New Mayor

By Les McLaughlin | November 9, 2013 |

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…

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Matt Sturgeon Reflects on time as Blackville Mayor

By Les McLaughlin | October 19, 2013 |

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…

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Mayoral Candidates Share Vision for Blackville’s Future

By Les McLaughlin | October 15, 2013 |

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…

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Blackville to Vote New Mayor

By Les McLaughlin | October 10, 2013 |

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…

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