We’re looking for your old photos! Do you have any photos or newspaper clippings from Blackville’s past? Send them along and we’ll post them on Memories of Blackville! Family photos, village scenes, buildings, you name it… we want it! Submissions can be sent to . The great photo above was sent to us by David…

The Miramichi River Tourism Association Annual General Meeting will take place on April 11th at Carrefour Beausoleil.  There will be a Meet & Greet at 5:00pm as well as a screening of some of the new promotional videos produced by the MRTA.  Dinner will be at 6:00pm followed by a short meeting.  – HON. BILL […]

The Rotary Club of Newcastle announced yesterday they have completed their website preparations to allow online registrations for the “Rotary Atlantic Washer Toss Championship”. This activity will be one event at the Rotary Spring Festival in Miramichi the weekend of May 22-24, 2015. Other activities, along with lots of food and music, will take place in the downtown parking…

Bruce Vickers, a descendant of the Vickers family of Blackville, is seeking information about his ancestors. He explains below. I am trying to trace the facts and story of ANNA MARGARET PORTER, born 04 08 1894, daugther of Jack Porter and Joan Brophey from Blackville, NB. She had a son with Mr. Albert Mann (from…

Registration for The Daniel Plan, a Healthy Lifestyle Program will be held in Blackville at the Fellowship Center on Thursday, March 26th at 7:30 PM. The Daniel Plan is an 8 week practical lifestyle program designed to improve your health at every level. It is group based, involves daily journaling and a buddy system for…

The Father Barry Council Knights of Columbus is hosting a St. Patrick’s Dance and Supper on Friday, March 13 at their hall in Quarryville. A traditional corned beef and cabbage supper will take place at 7:00pm, with a dance following at 9:00pm. Music will be provided by Zack’s Band. Tickets are $15.00 each and must…

The Anglican Parish of Derby and Blackville continues to host Love Was His Meaning: Stations of the Cross services every Friday during Lent at St. Agnes Anglican Church in Grey Rapids. Sessions were already held on February 20, February 27 and March 6. Following the services, a simple Lenten lunch will be held at the…

ne of Canada’s most recognized icons, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Musical Ride, will be performing at the Napan Agricultural Show fairgrounds on June 8th and 9th, 2015.

Fenton McCormack, a descendant of the McCormick family of Blackville, is looking for information about his ancestors.  He explains below: “My father, Fenton D. McCormick (spelled at the time) was born in 1912 to Fenton S. and Mary McCormick (nee McClaughlin) in Blackville. He had a sister by the name of Elizabeth that disappeared in…

by Kayla Hébert, Sobeys Registered Dietitian Achieving a healthier lifestyle can be a challenge because everywhere we turn, there is a new book being released starring the newest “miracle diet” that promises quick weight loss. At some point in our lives, most of us have fallen victim to various fad diets. The biggest problem is…

Committee Experts to Tackle Issue of Low Atlantic Salmon Returns on East Coast February 27, 2015 – Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans announced the members of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Atlantic Salmon, created to advance Atlantic salmon conservation efforts. The advisory committee will include ten representatives from […]

By Alicia Quann Health Coach, Live Well! Bien Vivre! Making a healthy lifestyle change can mean something different for everyone. Whether it’s adding more vegetables to your diet, walking to work, taking 10 minutes out of the day to relax or taking that yoga class you have wanted to try. After a Christmas filled with…

by Lauren Hare When it comes to buying art it’s easy to be inspired by colours, texture, and the beauty of the piece that you fall in love with, but, even the most beautiful piece of art can look just plain bad if hung incorrectly. This is something I’ve seen way too often, so here…