Archive for 2011
MLA Jake Stewart Releases Album
Southwest Miramichi MLA, and Blackville resident, Jake Stewart recently released an album “Just A Smile Away” that will benefit The Josie Foundation Inc. The Josie Foundation was developed by Jake in honour of his grandmother Josie Sturgeon, to support people with chronic or long-term illness. You can pick up a copy of “Just A Smile…
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 MoreRemembering Our Veterans e-Book
In honour of all the brave men and women that fought for our freedom, Memories of Blackville is paying tribute to local veterans this week. Available now, is a 445 page e-publication “Remembering Our Veterans” featuring the local heroes who defended our country during World War I, World War II and the Korean War. Click…
Read MoreStorytellers: Cecilia Brophy
Blackville resident Cecilia Brophy shares her childhood memories in this installment of Memories of Blackville: Storytellers.
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!
Read MoreBlackville 49’ers take Blacquier Tourney
The last out has been called and the Blackville 49’ers have emerged as the 2011 Robert Blacquier Memorial Fast Pitch Softball Tournament Champions. The Fast-Pitch action seen this past weekend in Nelson was even better than the weather experienced as one couldn’t ask for a better weekend for softball. Fans enjoyed a very competitive round…
Read MoreTwilight star visits Blackville School
Students at Blackville School received quite a surprise when Canadian actor and Twilight star Cameron Bright visited the school on Friday, June 16. Accompanied by local MLA Jake Stewart, Bright was in Miramichi with his grandmother Pauline Keenan. Keenan lives in Ontario and was home visiting as she grew up in the Blackville area (Howard…
Read MoreCanadian Best-Selling Author Visits Blackville School
Canadian Best-Selling Author Peter D. Clark visited Blackville Elementary students today, February 22nd. As part of the presentation, he read from some of his books and documentaries and encouraged students to write their own stories. The students were in awe, seeing that anyone can follow their dreams and become the writers that they might wish to…
Read MoreBlackville teacher receives national inclusive education award
Blackville School teacher assistant Tammy Donovan received one of 12 national certificates recognizing ongoing commitment to inclusive education. She received an Inclusive Teacher Award “for her ability to gently guide and support her students and by promoting inclusion through her passion for sharing knowledge with others.” She and other recipients were honoured at a special…
Read MorePremier Alward Visits Students at Blackville School
On Monday, January 17, New Brunswick Premier David Alward visited Blackville School students for a skating party and speaking engagement. The morning started with students skating with the Premier at the Blackville Outdoor Rink. The students enjoyed skating around the Blackville rink with Mr. Alward and asking him a few questions that they had on…
Read MoreFrom bad to worse in Haiti one year later
An already impoverished nation was dealt yet another blow one year ago today when a 7.0-magnitude earthquake ravaged the Caribbean country of Haiti. A year later, the country is still left struggling, the people left homeless and the children left hungry as Haitians struggle to rebuild. Estimates are placed at a decade of when Haiti…
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