Events
The Olympic Torch Relay in Blackville
Blackville School students and staff along with the community of Blackville were out to show support and celebrate as the Olympic Torch made its way from Fredericton to Miramichi on Friday morning, November 27. Below are some photos from the relay through Blackville. Meanwhile, the Blackville School Choir traveled to James M. Hill to participate…
Read MoreBlackville honours firefighters
More than 200 years of combined experience was honoured in Blackville Saturday evening. At a ceremony held at St. Raphael’s Parish Hall, members of the Blackville Volunteer Fire Department were thanked for their dedication including some who had been serving the area for well over two decades. The hall was full of family and friends,…
Read MoreBlackville Resident to be Inducted to Salmon Hall of Fame
The Atlantic Salmon Museum, Doaktown, NB will host its annual Hall of Fame Awards Banquet on Friday, September 25th, with a meet and greet reception at 5:30pm, followed by dinner at 6:30pm. Inductees for 2009 are as follows: Donald and Hudson (Tompy) MacKay, father and son (both deceased) will be inducted in the GUIDE category,…
Read MoreBlackville figure skater honoured
Blackville residents gathered to honour one of their own on Saturday, July 26. At a ceremony in Blackville Municipal Park, local figure skater Bonard Muck had his name added to the community’s Rock of Fame, in recognition of his numerous achievements as a skater. He also received a plaque from the Municipality of Blackville, a…
Read MoreBlackville honours figure skater
Bonard Muck’s hometown has recognized the well known figure skater for his accomplishments. Blackville village councillor Jake Stewart and Southwest Miramichi MLA Rick Brewer met with Muck and presented him a keepsake plaque from the village and a New Brunswick Merit Award in the sports category. He also had his named placed alongside Roy MaCrae…
Read MoreCanadian Idol Finalist Visits Blackville
Canadian Idol contestant Casey Leblanc visited Blackville today as part of Canada Day celebrations in the village. The Blackville High School gymnasium was packed to the rafters with Idol fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the recording artist. Born in Woodstock and raised in Nackawic, the New Brunswick native performed a selection of songs…
Read MoreOlympian honored in Blackville today. Silver medallist Kathy McCormack will be the star of parade in her honor
There’s one constant in Kathy McCormack’s life right now: she’s always on the go. “I’ve definitely racked up the frequent flyer points,” said the member of the Canada’s silver medal winning Olympic women’s hockey team. McCormack returned home to Blackville Tuesday but was back on the road to Fredericton the next day to deal with…
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