Posts Tagged ‘sports’
Blackville’s Michael Waugh Added to Saint John Sea Dogs
General Manager Darrell Young has announced the Saint John Sea Dogs have added defenceman Michael Waugh to the team’s 55-player protected list. Waugh, 17, is the captain of the Miramichi Rivermen of the NB/PEI Major Midget Hockey League (NBPEIMMHL). The native of Blackville, has eight goals and 24 points in 33 games in his third…
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 Teen Wins Big at Sportsman Feature
On Saturday night at Speedway 660 in Geary, Braxton Stafford ruled the roost in the Martin’s Home Heating Sportsman feature. The sixteen year old rookie won the 40 lap feature followed by 15 year old Ryan Messer and 17 year old Drew Greenlaw. Stafford and George Jamieson won the Sportsman heat races. Braxton who will…
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 MoreBlackville’s Centennial Field Grand Re-opening
The Blackville 49ers and Mosquito teams will mark the grand re-opening of the recently upgraded Centennial Field in Blackville on Thursday, July 9. Admission is free. At 6:00pm, the Blackville Junior 49ers and the Blackville Blue Jays mosquito teams go head to head, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony and cake with MLA Jake Stewart and…
Read MoreNHL Player Jake Allen Visits Blackville School
NHL player Jake Allen, professional goaltender for the St. Louis Blues, visited Blackville School on Friday, May 22 for a meet and greet with students from grades 3 through 12. Allen, who was on the Miramichi for a fishing vacation, visited the school to sign autographs and pose for photos with students. Photographs were provided…
Read MoreBlackville Student Recognized for Outstanding Sportsmanship
Grade 12 Blackville School student Larissa Bryenton is one of six student athletes to be selected to receive the NBIAA Raymond LĂ©gère Sportsmanship Award (Northern Conference). The award recognizes student athletes who display outstanding sportsmanship towards teammates, coaches, opponents and game officials. It is presented to student athletes by the New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association.…
Read MoreBlackville Rec Council Hosts Successful Community Skating Party
The Blackville Recreation Council hosted their annual free skating party for local youth on Friday, February 13. Over 75 skaters braved the cold weather and hit the ice for a couple hours of skating and family fun. Throughout the evening, 50 prizes were given out, including gift cards and certificates that were donated by local…
Read MoreRenous Native Caitie McCabe Representing NB at Canada Winter Games
Team New Brunswick recently announced the final rosters of the 19 teams that will represent the province at the 2015 Canada Winter Games to take place February 13 to March 1 in Prince George, British Columbia. Among those selected is Renous native Caitie McCabe for female hockey. The grade 12 student currently plays on the…
Read MoreBlackville 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 MoreProvincial Government Invests in Blackville Municipal Park
The provincial government, along with the village of Blackville, is investing a total of $80,000 in improvements to the community park. “Our investment in the Blackville Municipal Park will continue to promote a healthy lifestyle for families and residents of the Blackville area,” said Premier David Alward. “Investing in community priorities is an important part…
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