Archive for 2012
Blackville Hosts Santa Claus Parade
The Annual Santa Claus Parade of Lights was held on Saturday, December 8 and local businesses and groups certainly displayed the Christmas spirit! The parade’s many floats were decked out in brightly coloured lights and decorations. People were lined up Main Street from Busy Tots Daycare to the Community Center, where after the parade Santa…
Read MoreBHS Raises $1300 for Cancer Research
BHS students and staff have raised $1300 for cancer research. As part of their fundraising efforts, a school-wide penny drive was held and $800.00 was raised. The remaining $500 was raised during a Walk for Cancer that was held in October. On November 19, the school body held an assembly to celebrate their fundraising success…
Read MoreMLA Pays Homage to Local Heroes
In 2011, Southwest Miramichi MLA Jake Stewart ventured to France on D-Day to participate in the 67th anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy and to honour the brave local heroes who fought for our freedom. In the video below, Jake recalls his reasoning for visiting and his sense of pride felt towards the North Shore…
Read MoreBlackville 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 MoreGreater Blackville Resource Centre Opens
Written by Stacy Underhill. Walking into the Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) for the first time, I thought I had made a wrong turn into a clothing store. The GBRC is located in two small offices in the same building as the Voice of Hope Ministries in Blackville. Every Thursday it spills out into the…
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 MoreBlackville School Receives $9000 Investment
Today the Province of New Brunswick invested $9000 into a project put forth by the Blackville Home and School Association that will help to protect and maintain the school soccer fields. This represents a combined effort to make something happen to benefit students for years to come. Great job everyone! Southwest Miramichi MLA made the…
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 MoreDeputy Premier Visits Outdoor Rink Facility
Deputy Premier and Minister the Hon. Paul Robichaud stopped by the Blackville Outdoor Rink Facility recently to meet Rec. Council President Ian Fortune, newly elected Mayor Hal Muck and Councilor Matt Sturgeon, and to visualize the investment made in partnership with the Municipal Council. The Minister supported me and the community in securing $44,400 of…
Read MoreBlackville School Students Recall The Past
Students in Allan Carter’s Writing 110 class at Blackville School recently took part in a local history project in collaboration with Memories of Blackville. Sixteen students were involved in the “Recalling the Past” assignment. Students were given the option to write a biography about an elderly member of their family or someone in the community;…
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