Events
Blackville Community Members Earn Food Safety Certification
The Greater Blackville Resource Centre recently hosted the first community food mentors program, which was supported by the Community Inclusion Network. The program lasted five weeks. Twelve participants were involved in the program and attended one session per week in a shared learning environment. They learned from both the various instructors and each other. “When we…
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 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 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 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 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 MoreBlackville CALNet Celebrates Open House
The Blackville Community Adult Learning Network held an open house today to celebrate the co-location of the Community Adult Learning Program and the Community Access Program at the new location in the Blackville Community Centre. The event was attended by Miramichi Adult Learning Inc., Director of Operations Doug Cooling, Regional Consultant Ann Morrissy, MALI Chairperson…
Read MoreBHS Students Support Terry Fox Foundation
Blackville School students have raised $542.60 for the Terry Fox Foundation, which will help support cancer research in Canada. Students and their families raised the funds as part of a school initiative led by teacher Craig Russell. Retired principal Mr. Hal Muck lead the school in their walk of hope. Mrs. Jennifer Hambrook also was…
Read MoreNew 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 MoreKeenan Comes Home
Blackville’s Dr. Tiffany Keenan will be making a return to Miramichi this week. Keenan, director of Haiti Village Health, has spent months in Haiti following a devastating Jan. 12 earthquake that left the country in disarray. Keenan has devoted her time to helping the people of Haiti during this time and will be returning to…
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