Author: Theresa Blackburn

Metalfab Fire Trucks Ltd. of Centreville sold to consortium

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Apr 27, 2025 | Business, News

T.J. Harvey takes over as President and CEO For the first time since 1967, Centreville’s...

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Irving Oil, province provide back-to-back updates on fuel spill

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Apr 10, 2025 | News, Uncategorized

Company releases few new details; government plans provincewide checks of retail gas outlets in...

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Victoria County officials cautiously optimistic about spring freshet

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Mar 26, 2025 | News

St. John River ice jams remain stable as water continues to drop People living in flood-prone...

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Hartland appoints new CAO

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Mar 19, 2025 | News, Politics, Uncategorized

Julie Stockford takes on role vacated by Rob Webber The town of Hartland has a new Chief...

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Recycling for multi-family units in western N.B. rolling out this summer

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Feb 10, 2025 | News

Curbside recycling in St. John River Valley voluntary for landlords Residents in multi-unit...

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Skiff Lake fire destroys camp

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Dec 23, 2024 | News

Cold temperatures a challenge for firefighters A camp at Skiff Lake is destroyed after a fire...

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100 Women Who Care make big impact with $38,150 donation

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Dec 17, 2024 | News

Big Brothers Big Sisters Carleton York blown away by generosity Three organizers of 100 Women Who...

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RCMP investigate double homicide in Chipman

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Nov 27, 2024 | News

Two found dead in burned-out SUV The New Brunswick RCMP’s Major Crime Unit (MCU) is...

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VIDEO: Opening night at the Day & Ross Community Centre in Hartland

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Nov 15, 2024 | News, Sports

The new Day & Ross Community Centre in Hartland, N.B., was filled to capacity as people...

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VIDEO: Premier-designate Susan Holt making history

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Oct 22, 2024 | News, Politics

After her historic majority win on Oct. 21, Premier-designate Susan Holt made some time for the...

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National Day for Truth and Reconcilliation: Wotstak First Nation opens new healing site

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Sep 30, 2024 | First Nations, News

Sacred Fire honours residential school survivors and community healing The River Valley...

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EDITORIAL: Making the case for supporting local journalism

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Sep 18, 2024 | News, Uncategorized

The River Valley Sun operates in an area considered a ‘news desert.’ Journalism in our region...

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‘Our treaty rights are affected by this project’ – Tim Paul

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Aug 22, 2024 | First Nations, News, Politics

Wotstak First Nation Chief Tim Paul says the Irvings and the provincial government aren’t...

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Woodstock man sentenced to jail

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Aug 9, 2024 | News

Jason Kuhndel handed nine months for sending explicit photos, videos to minor Supported by his...

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Fire destroys three transport trucks

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Aug 6, 2024 | News

RCMP investigating fire at local transportation company Three freight trucks were destroyed after...

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Hartland Covered Bridge Market continues to grow

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Aug 5, 2024 | News

Event draws huge crowds on New Brunswick Day Crowds, vendors, and food trucks converged on...

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Committee ‘pulled’ out all stops in Centreville

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Jul 10, 2024 | News, Sports

Truck and tractor pull adds video replay and new 50/50 draw to elevate event The Centreville Power...

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Western Valley Multiplex tracks will be smoking tonight

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Jun 28, 2024 | News

Centreville Power Pull event kicks off at 4 p.m. Friday, June 28, with the River Valley Sun...

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Smokehouse at Jacksonvillle meat shop heavily damaged by fire

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Jun 24, 2024 | News

Woodstock firefighters respond to a flurry of lunchtime calls A smokehouse at Carr’s Meat...

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Extreme heat blankets New Brunswick

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Jun 19, 2024 | News

Heat warnings prompt two River Valley schools to move graduation ceremonies Even though summer...

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Dream realized: Dragon boats help launch paddle club

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Jun 13, 2024 | News, Uncategorized

July 1st Floats success brings new sport to Woodstock waterfront When Woodstock Paddling Club...

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Woodstock man charged with child luring to be sentenced in August

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Jun 12, 2024 | Court Briefs, News

Sentencing hearing for Jason Kuhndel includes case facts, positive pre-sentence report Supported...

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Agrology awards handed out at NBIA conference

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | May 16, 2024 | Business, News

Agrologists gather in Woodstock for one-day meeting and awards banquet The New Brunswick Institute...

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Nancy Vidito / River Valley Sun VIDEO: The Solar Eclipse from Florenceville-Bristol, N.B.

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Apr 15, 2024 | News

Here are images leading up to and including the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. The images you are...

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INTERVIEW: District of Carleton North Mayor Andrew Harvey talks tourism and the eclipse

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Apr 14, 2024 | News, Politics

All eyes were on the sky on April 8, but in Carleton North, district staff and council had all...

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FULL INTERVIEW: Col. Chris Hadfield answers questions from Grade 4 students at Hartland Community School

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Apr 14, 2024 | Education, News

Canada’s famous astronaut answers some pretty tough questions from some pretty smart Grade 4...

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Solar eclipse ‘a dream come true’ for western New Brunswick

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Apr 9, 2024 | News

Clear skies and few issues make April 8 a perfect day Barb Sharp, Tourism Director with the...

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Col. Chris Hadfield’s advice for watching the solar eclipse

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Apr 8, 2024 | News

Canada’s most famous astronaut is in Florenceville-Bristol for today’s celestial event...

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Bringing African staples to Carleton County shoppers

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Apr 1, 2024 | Business, News

Woman opens specialty store in Woodstock with hopes of making area more welcoming for African...

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Social inclusion group spearheads poverty reduction consultations

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Mar 19, 2024 | News

Renewal of ‘Overcoming Poverty Together’ program gathers public input from community Western New...

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Redemption centre owners concerned about coming changes to beverage container recycling program

Posted by Theresa Blackburn | Mar 19, 2024 | News

Product hoarding and new regulations could see some N.B. depots close their doors New Brunswick...

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