Year: 2014
Please Note: Unfortunately, there is no video this week, the audio was corrupted in the files and there was only noise. We will have video next week. Here is a breakdown and some pictures from the evening: The evening started with Performances by the Second Chance Hopefuls: Performer Song Rock This Country – Shania TwainHero –…
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James Douglas, a descendant of the Grady family of Blackville, is looking for information about his ancestors.
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New Brunswickers are encouraged to observe Heart Month by taking steps to lower their risk of developing heart-related illnesses. “Each February, Heart Month is recognized across Canada,” said Health Minister Hugh Flemming. “It is an initiative organized by the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke, while providing an…
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There will be a fundraising benefit for Josephine Sturgeon on Saturday, February 22 at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall, 105 Main Street in Blackville.
Starting at 7:00pm, the benefit will feature music by Jerry Flowers and other local entertainers.
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Blackville School will once again host their Annual Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day to promote a positive, safe school. On Wednesday, February 26 all students and staff are encouraged to wear something pink to symbolize a stand against bullying.
Pink Shirt Day originated at Central Kings Rural High School in Nova Scotia when two boys, David Shepherd and Travis Price, witnessed a male classmate being bullied for wearing a pink shirt.
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Caramelized Onion Pear & Brie Flatbread Source: Sobeys Dietitians Serves 16 Ingredients: 2 tbsp 30 ml Olive oil, divided 1 cup 250 ml Onions, thinly sliced 12 inch Pizza crust, prepared 1 tbsp 15 ml Red pepper jelly 1 large Pear, cored, thinly sliced ¼ tsp 1 ml Pepper 100 g Double cream brie cheese,…
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It’s the middle of February, how are you doing with those New Year’s resolutions? Given up yet? Haven’t even started? At Mighty Miramichi we don’t believe in making flimsy resolutions that are soon forgotten, but we are strong believers in having solid goals for the future. Every year the Mighty Crew gathers to watch a…
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On Monday, February 10th, Blackville School hosted the Third Annual Eagle/Cobra Challenge. The action-packed event featured both the Blackville senior high girls and boys teams facing off against their respective North and South Esk Regional teams.
First up, the senior girls game saw the Blackville Eagles defeated by the NSER Cobras with a score of 50-26. The Blackville High School boys team defeated the North and South Esk Regional boys in a close game with a final score of 74-70.
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by Jules Keenan I hate how they do this every year, and the stupid thing is, I always get nervous about it, and I end up being worried over nothing. It’s February 14th and I’m sitting in a sickly pink, cupid filled, stuffy classroom, listening to my science teacher drone on about the density and…
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by Marlin Travel Google “Mexico vacation” and you’ll come up with 202 million responses. Booking on the internet has become popular, but with the quantity of information available, how do you sort through legitimate product and online posers? Smart travellers are returning to brick and mortar stores, recognizing the value of booking with a travel…
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If you haven’t been to Mac’s Seafood Market yet you’ve been missing out not just on the remarkable quality seafood at very affordable prices, but also good old fashioned personal service from people who really care. As soon as you enter Mac’s you feel special, completely welcome, like you’re visiting with a good friend—a friend…
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by Margaret Young, RD, MSc Sobeys Registered Dietitian Let’s change the way we think about snacks. For many, snacking means late night chips and pop in front of the TV or a sweet treat at the coffee shop. But snacks, done right, can make you more productive, energetic and alert. And if weight loss is…
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The Blackville Women’s Institute are celebrating Heritage Day at the Blackville Community Centre on Thursday, February 13 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. This event is open to the public and is free of charge.
The theme for Heritage Week 2014 will be New Brunswick Remembers: 1914-2014 in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of Second World War.
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