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Pipeline expansion could come to Merritt
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Teddy bear game a toss-up as Merritt Cents fall in overtime
by Jake Courtepatte | Dec 5, 2023 | Sports, BCHL, Hockey
Despite a valiant effort, the Merritt Centennials managed one point over over a pair of home games last weekend.
Nicola Valley skaters shine at first competition
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High Streamflow Advisory issued for Coldwater, Nicola Rivers with rain in forecast
by Jake Courtepatte | Dec 4, 2023 | News, Community
A High Streamflow Advisory has been put in place for the Coldwater and Nicola Rivers, with around 60mm of rain expected through the Coquihalla Summit.
LIFE NORTH OF 50: Don’t put off what needs to be done
by Merritt Herald | Dec 4, 2023 | Opinion
By Kerstin Auer Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts and opinions about my last column...
A helping hand for the holidays from Merritt Fire Department
by Laísa Condé | Dec 4, 2023 | News, Community, Lifestyles
Dave Dunnigan, local Merritt resident, received quite the help early on the morning of Nov. 23, as the Merritt Fire Department stopped by his place to help him with his Christmas decoration.
Upper Nicola brings back Christmas fundraiser
by Laísa Condé | Dec 1, 2023 | News, Community
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West Kelowna thanks Merritt fire department
by Laísa Condé | Dec 1, 2023 | News, Community
West Kelowna’s Mayor Gord Milsom expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the City of Merritt and the Merritt Fire Department for their support during wildfires that happened in August this year.
More funding coming for B.C. First Nations admin roles
by Laísa Condé | Dec 1, 2023 | Aboriginal, Province, Provincial Politics, News, Community
More than $5.5 million has been distributed to benefit First Nations government administrations in B.C.
Merritt florist spreading colourful Christmas cheer
by Laísa Condé | Nov 30, 2023 | News, Community
Miss Vicki’s Petals and Plants has created an initiative to bring flower arrangements to seniors and staff at care facilities.
Green Party candidate looking to unseat MLA Tegart
by Jake Courtepatte | Nov 29, 2023 | News, Community, Province, Provincial Politics
Jonah Timms is once again representing the B.C. Green Party next October in the Fraser-Nicola riding, in an attempt to unseat incumbent BC United MLA Jackie Tegart.
City of Merritt reaches new agreement with Fortis
by Laísa Condé | Nov 29, 2023 | News, Community, Municipal Government
FortisBC will continue to distribute natural gas within Merritt for the next 20 years.
Merritt RCMP looking for owner of attacked goat
by Laísa Condé | Nov 28, 2023 | Police
A goat was found dead after being attacked by a pit bull in Merritt.

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LatestDowntown Merritt property both a danger and a nuisance
Dec 7, 2023 | Municipal Government, News, Development
A property at the corner of Voght St. and Coutlee Ave. in Merritt has been sitting in a state of partial demolition for close to two years.
Sports
Stay confident, says Centennials forward
Merritt forward Michael Felsing talks about his first season in Canada with the Centennials, and what the future holds.
Cheer on your local hoopers this winter in Merritt
Nov 28, 2023 | Sports, Basketball
It’s basketball season around B.C.’s secondary schools, and high time to show them why Merritt is a host like no other.
Merritt Centennials hold on to triumph over Spruce Kings
An aggressive showing by the Merritt Centennials helped them beat the Prince George Spruce Kings for the second time on home ice this season.
GET TO KNOW YOUR CENTS: Easton Ryan
Cents fan Callie Langlois chats with forward Easton Ryan, in a series getting to know the 2023-24 Merritt Centennials.

Community
LETTER: A big thanks for the parade honour
Editor, We would like to say THANK YOU to the Merritt Country Christmas committee for the...
PHOTOS: Country Christmas parade rolls through Merritt
Nov 30, 2023 | Community
The annual Country Christmas parade came through downtown Merritt on Nov. 24. Find a list of float...
PHOTOS: Merritt’s Love to Dance Christmas concert a hit
Nov 30, 2023 | Community, Entertainment
Love to Dance Academy held its annual special winter holiday show on Nov. 23 at the Merritt Civic Centre, as part of Country Christmas Week.
Logan Lake fills vacant council seat
Nov 28, 2023 | News, Community, Municipal Government, Elections
The District of Logan Lake has filled in its empty seat in council chambers.

Sports
Traffic from change in park entrance worries Lower Nicola residents
Nov 22, 2023 | Opinion
Lower Nicola residents are concerned about a new entrance to the Guichon Creek mobile home park, to be moved to the end of a local cul-de-sac.
TEGART: British Columbians deserve a break
Nov 14, 2023 | Opinion
Life in British Columbia has never been more unaffordable. A simple everyday errand, like running...
Remembering the courage of young men and women
By Guy Black, Recipient of Veterans Affairs Commendation. On Remembrance Day, look at the old...
LETTER: Thank you to paramedics, no thank you to ER closures
Nov 8, 2023 | Opinion
Editor, On Friday, Oct. 20 at 4p.m., my wife was having breathing problems and chest pains, so I...

Community
Sounds of the Maritimes to ring through Merritt Music Hall of Honour
Nov 15, 2023 | News, Community, Entertainment, Fine Arts
Lovers of Maritime music are in for a treat this weekend at the Merritt’s Music Hall of Honour.
Pop, folk and more at Merritt Mr. Mikes performance
Nov 7, 2023 | Entertainment, Lifestyles, Community
Local music enthusiasts and food lovers are in for a treat as Jana Seale takes the stage in...
New Kurt Russell series partly filmed in Thompson-Nicola
Nov 1, 2023 | Fine Arts, Community, Entertainment, Film
The series ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ had scenes filmed near Cache Creek and Walhachin.
Hall of Fame musician bringing fiddle to Merritt
Oct 20, 2023 | Community, Entertainment
Calvin Vollrath will be performing Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m., at the Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour.

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