Nackawic-Millville
Nackawic-Millville is a rural community in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. It was formed through the 2023 New Brunswick local governance reforms.
Nackawic-Millville | |
|---|---|
Rural community | |
Nackawic-Millville Location within New Brunswick | |
| Coordinates: 45°59′47″N 67°14′22″W / 45.99639°N 67.23944°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | New Brunswick |
| County | York County |
| Regional service commission | Capital Region |
| Incorporated | January 1, 2023 |
| Elevation | 139 m (455 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
| Postal code(s) | |
| Area code | 506 |
| Telephone Exchanges | 575, 593 |
History edit
Nackawic-Millville was incorporated on January 1, 2023 via the amalgamation of the former town of Nackawic and the former village of Millville as well as the concurrent annexation of adjacent unincorporated areas.[1]
Economy edit
Local business people, community leaders and other economic development groups form the Nackawic Region Economic Development Team designed to encourage and assist business development in the Nackawic and Mactaquac Headpond area. Nackawic also has membership in the South West Development Corporation.[2]
Attractions edit
Nackawic-Millville is home to the World's Largest Axe.[3]
Government edit
- Final Council (at dissolution)[4]
- Mayor Ian Kitchen
- Deputy Mayor Greg MacFarlane
- Coun. Gail M. Farnsworth
- Coun. Bob Simpson
- Coun. Brian E. Toole
- Former mayors
- Byron Meredith
- Robert Simpson
- David MacLean
- Stephen Hawkes
- Craig Melanson
- Robert Connors
- Rowena Simpson
- Nancy A. Cronkhite
Education edit
The Rural Community has four schools:
- Nackawic Elementary School
- Nackawic Middle School
- Nackawic Senior High,
- River Valley Christian Academy.
Notable people edit
- Casey LeBlanc, 2005 Canadian Idol contestant
- Gordie Dwyer, NHL hockey player.
- Brandon Brewer, Professional boxer
- David Alward, Premier of New Brunswick (2010-2014)
- Dr. Chris Simpson, 147th President of the Canadian Medical Association (2014-2015)
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Local Governments Establishment Regulation – Local Governance Act". Government of New Brunswick. August 30, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ Mactaquac Country and Nackawic nackawic.com
- ^ "Town of Nackawic - Home of the World's Largest Axe". Town of Nackawic. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- ^ "Mayor and Council". nackawic.com. Retrieved August 13, 2017.