Les McLaughlin
Join the Blackville Mango Health and Wellness Committee as they host their 2nd Annual Memorial Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Blackville Park on Sunday, November 17, 2019 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. There will be free hot chocolate and candy canes, Christmas music (sing along!) and a bonfire. The memorial tree will be lit in memory of loved ones. Bulbs are available now and can be…
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Blackville Foodland is bringing the Heart & Stroke’s Big Bike back to Blackville again this year for their second annual Big Bike Run. The run kicks off at Foodland on Friday, September 13th, 2019 at 9:30am. Bikers will ride down Main Street to Hooked N’ Cooked and back. One bike. 30 seats. 20 minutes. 2kms. One great team working…
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The Blackville Firemen’s Club will host their annual fundraising canoe run “Splashdown” on Saturday, July 20th, 2019 from the mouth of the Cains River to the Blackville Municipal Park. Registration and poker hands ($10 per hand and includes a burger and pop) will begin at 11 AM prior to the run at the mouth of Cains. There will be a bbq at the halfway point. Burgers and hot dogs will be available to purchase. Come on out, enjoy the river and support the Blackville Firemen’s Club.
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The Second Annual Community Vigil Service will be held at the Blackville Municipal Park, 158 Main Street on Monday, July 15, 2019 at 7:00pm. This interfaith event allows our communities to gather and reminisce.
Please bring your own candle. Feel free to bring pictures, etc., to honour your loved ones. There will be words of encouragement and prayers offered. The Blackville Fire Department is providing a BBQ – free of charge.Due to the expected large crowd, please bring your own lawn chair if possible.
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The Blackville Mango Health & Wellness Committee is hosting their 2nd Annual Community Wellness Day on Saturday, October 20 at Blackville School. The event will be held from 11:00am until 2:00pm. This event is FREE of charge and all are welcome. The following exhibitors will be in attendance: Blackville Fire Department Blackville Girl Guides Blackville…
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The Greater Blackville Resource Centre now has raised garden beds for rent. $30 will provide you with a 3′ x 8′ raised garden bed loaded with top soil, manure and peat moss. The GBRC will also have hand tools, gloves and water on site for your use. The community garden is located at the centre, 12073…
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The Greater Blackville Resource Centre has two employment opportunities for students with NB SEED program vouchers. Click to find out more!
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There will be a Spring Social on Saturday, May 12 at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall in Blackville. This event takes place from 7:00pm to 10:00pm and features entertainment by Debbie Muck and Eric Hendricks. Cost is $15 per person and includes a cold plate and dessert. Tickets are available at St. Raphael’s Church…
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Gregory Chase, a descendant of the MacDonald family of Blackville, is seeking information about his ancestors. If you have any information about Angus MacDonald or the MacDonald family and can assist Gregory with his research, please email him,
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Blackville was long settled before it received its name. It was believed to be settled right after Northumberland County was established and at the same time New Brunswick was separated from Nova Scotia in 1784. Many Loyalists, dissatisfied with their land grants, moved from the Saint John and Nashwaak Rivers in 1785-1787. The first to…
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The Blackville Fireman’s Club will be hosting an open house on Saturday August 20th at the fire hall, 54 Main Street. The open house starts at 1 pm with a free BBQ beginning at 2 pm. The firefighters will be performing an auto extrication demonstration at 2 pm, followed by a water rescue display at…
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The Blackville Women’s Institute celebrated Heritage Week in February with the theme “Leadership and Legacy”. Eleanor Donald, secretary, spoke of the Women’s Institute’s work in Blackville. The group has been active in the community for 85 years.
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Spring on in to Blackville’s biggest ever pre-owned auto sale! Hosted by Towne Auto Group (Towne Ford, Towne Mazda and Towne Auto Center), this 26 hour sales event takes place May 5 to May 7 at Blackville Park! Push, pull or drag your trade-in for $1000!
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