Nackawic-Millville is a rural community in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. It was formed through the 2023 New Brunswick local governance reforms.
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History
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.
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.
Attractions
Nackawic-Millville is home to the World's Largest Axe.
Government
Final Council (at dissolution)
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)