Centennials to take on Chiefs, Grizzlies at 2023 BCHL Showcase in Seattle
The Cents will take on the Chiefs and the Grizzlies at this year’s British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) Showcase, set to take place in Seattle, Wash. from October 22 to 26.
Category: World Events
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Merritt’s Roger Sloan wins Korn Ferry Tour Utah Championship
Roger Sloan beat out American Christopher Petefish by one stroke in the four round tournament, shooting 24 under and birdiying his final two holes for the win.
Calgary beats out Tk?emlúps te Secwépemc to host 2027 North American Indigenous Games
Beating out a bid by the Tk?emlúps te Secwépemc/Kamloops, Calgary was awarded the title of host city for the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) during an announcement at the site of the 2023 Games on Saturday (July 22).
Mackay-Smith records career best time at recent Mission race
It’s been a successful season for Merritt’s own professional motorcycle drag racer, Matt Mackay-Smith of MTMM Racing. The Herald had a chance to catch up with the long time racer and mechanic following two of his recent events.
Vatican repudiates Doctrine of Discovery following calls by Indigenous leaders
Nearly one year after Pope Francis offered an apology to Indigenous people for its role in the establishment and operation of the harrowing residential school system, the Vatican has rejected the Doctrine of Discovery.
Women’s role in Indigenous communities a major one
International Women’s Day is a global celebration and acknowledgement of the value of women in society.
Chief Harvey McLeod to attend U.N. Conference
McLeod, who is also a Director for the B.C. Assembly of First Nations, will be en route tomorrow to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, to attend COP27 as part of the delegation.
Blankets for Ukraine
The Merritt Civeo Camp, an operation working in conjunction with the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, have donated bags of blankets and duvets to be shipped to Ukraine to aid refugees in the Ukrainian war.
Queen Elizabeth II has died at age 96
Buckingham Palace announced on September 8, 2022, that Queen Elizabeth II had died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
MSS produces pride magazine
Students of Merritt Secondary School (MSS) are showing their creative side this Pride Month, celebrating the occasion and their students in the LGBTQ2S+ community by producing a magazine compiled of their art.
Federal government invests $30 million in BC watershed security
On Tuesday, March 22, the federal government issued a statement saying they will be committing an additional $30 Million towards watershed security projects for BC.
