Archive for June 2010
New community centre opens in Blackville
BLACKVILLE (CNB) – The new Blackville Community Centre was officially opened today. The provincial and federal governments as well as the Village of Blackville invested in the project. The opening was attended by Human Resources Minister Rick Brewer, Miramichi MP Tilly O’Neill-Gordon and Blackville Mayor Glen Hollowood. “Today’s celebration of the new community facility truly…
Read MoreBlackville School Bids Adieu to Retiring Principal Hal Muck
In a ceremony held today, Blackville School had a very special guest return for an official goodbye. Mr. Hal Muck entered the school gymnasium to a warm welcome and well-deserved standing ovation from the over 500 students that he has deeply touched over his 27 years of service as principal of Blackville School. It was a touching…
Read MoreBlackville RCMP member wins second Connaught Cup
For the second year in a row, District 6 Miramichi Commander Staff Sergeant Greg Grant has won the Connaught Cup as the RCMP’s top shooter in Canada. The Connaught Cup Championship was held last week in Ottawa. Prior to S/Sgt. Grant’s victory last year, the trophy had not been awarded to an RCMP member from…
Read MoreMcCormack Enrolled in the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame
Katherine “Kathy” McCormack of Blackville was a member of Canada’s silver-medal team when women’s ice hockey made its debut as an Olympics event in Nagano, Japan in 1998. A forward, she started her career by playing street hockey in her hometown at the age of 8 with friends and cousins. Because there were no teams…
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