Nackawic-Millville
Rural community in New Brunswick, Canada
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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 | |
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Rural community | |
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  Nackawic-Millville Location within New Brunswick | |
| Coordinates: 45°59′47″N 67°14′22″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | New Brunswick |
| County | York County |
| Regional service commission | Capital Region |
| Incorporated | January 1, 2023 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tim Fox |
| 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
Economy
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
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Nackawic-Millville is home to the World's Largest Axe.[3]
Government
- 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
The Rural Community has four schools:
- Nackawic Elementary School
- Nackawic Middle School
- Nackawic Senior High,
- River Valley Christian Academy.
Notable people
- 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)
