Blackville Ball Park Upgrades Underway

Upgrades to the Blackville Ball Park are currently underway. The project, made possible by funding from the provincial government along with the village of Blackville, began late this summer. Last month, New Brunswick Premier David Alward made the announcement for the $80,000 investment, that will also provide improvements to the community park. “Our investment in…

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Meals on Wheels Program Available in Blackville

Are you unable to prepare meals for yourself or have a loved one in this situation? That is the reason Meals on Wheels is here. Freshly prepared meals are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays of every week. To see if you are eligible for funding assistance for meals, please contact Social Development at 1-866-441-4246…

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Greater Blackville Resource Centre Receives Funding

The Greater Blackville Resource Center has received supplement funding from the Healthy & Inclusive Communities Department of the provincial government. The grant was recently presented to the Greater Blackville Resource Center (GBRC) food bank by Southwest Miramichi MLA Jake Stewart. The food bank, located at 12073 Route 8, assists 56 registered clients. This $8,500 grant…

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Greater Blackville Resource Centre Announces New Free Lunch Program

Soup’s On… and you’re invited! Thanks to funding from the Department of Healthy and Inclusive Communities, and the fantastic volunteers of the Blackville area, the Greater Blackville Resource Centre is pleased to announce a new community project called Soup’s On. Soup’s On! is an opportunity for all interested members of our local communities to get…

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Huge Turnout for Village Skating Party

The Blackville Outdoor Rink community skating party drew a large crowd on Friday night, January 31. Over one hundred children took to the ice for the free three-hour event sponsored by the Recreation Council. Inside, the building was filled to capacity with parents and children alike. Blackville mayor Andrew Hawkes, deputy mayor Matt Sturgeon and councillors Cindy Ross and Christopher Hennessy welcomed the group. Southwest Miramichi MLA Jake Stewart was also in attendance.

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New Playground Equipment Installed

Children in the village of Blackville and surrounding areas are excited about the upgrades and additions to the recreational facilities in the community. During the first week of September, new equipment was purchased and installed at the Blackville Municipal Park. The upgrades were made possible from funding received from the Province of New Brunswick in…

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Blackville Resource Centre Receives Grant

The Greater Blackville Resource Centre has received a grant in the amount of $1,960 from the Department of Healthy and Inclusive Communities. These funds are in support of the centre’s community-driven project to increase access to healthy food, enhance food skills, and strengthen their community capacity. Southwest Miramichi MLA Jake Stewart announced at their fundraising…

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Blackville Soccer Club Receives Grant

The Blackville Soccer Club was recently provided a grant in the amount of $3,500 in support of the Learn to Play Soccer Project. This GO NB grant is provided through the Sport and Recreation Branch of the Department as part of the Cananda-New Brunswick Bilateral Agreement to Advance Sport Participation. The Province of New Brunswick…

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Blackville Community Members Earn Food Safety Certification

Kenneth MacIntosh and Alice Bryenton prepare cream cheese stuffed pears. Darlene Jardine asks gardening questions of guest speaker, Lucie Chiasson, regional wellness consultant for the Department of Healthy and Inclusive Communities, farmer, and founder of the Food Security Network.

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…

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Community Food Mentors Course a Success in Blackville

Blackville’s Community Food Mentors Graduation Back Row (L to R): MLA Jake Stewart, Kenneth McIntosh, Pastor Albertine LeBlanc, Alice Bryenton, Mayor Hal Muck, Barbara Doiron Front Row: Darlene Jardine, Twila Donahue, Joy Underhill, Penny Curtis, Lorraine Underhill Absent: Mae Curtis, Jessica Sargent, Lucy McCray, Coordinator Stacy Underhill

Recently the Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) hosted the first ever Community Food Mentors (CFM) program for the area. Twelve individuals attended one session per week for five weeks in a shared learning environment where participants not only received education from various instructors but shared their personal knowledge with each other as well. “When we…

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Outdoor Rink a Timeless Attraction

Outdoor skating has always played an important role as a winter pastime and social activity in the village of Blackville.  Besides being a source of great joy and excitement for young skaters, more and more adults are taking to the ice to stay active during the cold winter months. The Blackville Outdoor Rink, located at…

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