Archive for 2012
Former Village Doctor Launches New Book
Dr. William O’Flaherty draws on thousands of patient encounters, both human and animal, for his new book Tomcats and House Calls: Memoir of a Country Doctor. O’Flaherty’s 24 stories about living and doctoring in rural Newfoundland and New Brunswick are filled with humour and poignancy – insight gained from 40+ years of facing life, death,…
Read MoreBlackville mayor knows about challenges, having won his battle with throat cancer
Hal Muck, the newly acclaimed mayor of Blackville, has plans for his village, even though as of last year, he couldn’t picture himself in the position of mayor. “I had indicated…I wasn’t even going to put my name in,” said Muck in an interview, noting his thoughts were preoccupied with a diagnosis of throat cancer.…
Read MoreBlackville Elects New Village Council
The polls have closed and the residents of Blackville have elected a new village council. Hal Muck has been appointed Mayor by acclamation. The elected councilors are Matthew Sturgeon, with a total of 393 votes; Christopher Hennessy, with 390 votes; and the re-elected Cindy Ross, with a total of 302 votes. Congratulations to the new…
Read MoreATV Club Celebrates Trail Opening
From MLA Jake Stewart: Today, May 12, represents a significant accomplishment for so many people. Upwards of 85 ATVs lined up in the Blackville Municipal Park this morning to witness the NB Trail (Former Rail Line) become a joint-use trail in which ATV owners would be granted official access for 3 seasons and 8 months…
Read MoreLocal Doctor Brings Aid to Haiti
Tiffany Keenan hadn’t even reached her teen years when her piano teacher Margery MacRae saw in her the making of a humanitarian. “She always said ‘Tiffany, I think you are going to be a missionary some day’ because I always liked [to dream of] travelling and it’s funny because I had never travelled as a…
Read MoreFogan to Receive CWL Life Membership
Saint Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church in Blackville is pleased to announce that parishioner Marion Fogan will be receiving her Life Membership in the Catholic Women’s League. Marion will be receiving her award at the Diocese of Saint John’s Catholic Women’s League Annual Convention being held in Fredericton on May 5, 2012. Marion, who is currently…
Read MoreBlackville Celebrates Heritage Day
The Blackville Women’s Institute recently hosted an afternoon of stories and music to celebrate our heritage on February 16 at the Community Center. This year’s theme was War and Peace. The afternoon began with a welcome from Women’s Institute president Lillian Brennan. Local residents Frank Myers and Roy MacRae kept the large group entertained by…
Read MoreValuFoods Owner Recognized
Jerry Stafford, owner of Main Street ValuFoods, was recently presented with a Community Service Award from the Province of New Brunswick. Mr. Stafford is well known in the community and has a longstanding reputation as a generous supporter of local organizations and causes. His 50/50 charitable foundation has become a prime instrument for helping numerous…
Read MoreKorean students spend time studying at Blackville School
Two exchange students arrived at Blackville School from Korea in January. Jin Seok Kim and Su Gyung Park are both Grade 6 students and will be attending school and visiting the community until February 28. The Korean students were brought to this area for the feel of the rural and country environment. Over the years…
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