Blackville 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…

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Fish 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…

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Jardine 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…

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Deputy Premier Visits Outdoor Rink Facility

Ian Fortune, Matthew Sturgeon, Hal Muck, Hon. Paul Robichaud, MLA Jake Stewart

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…

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