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Merritt Ramada closed after electrical fire

Merritt Herald - Thursday February 9, 2012

Merritt firefighters responded to a fire at the Ramada on Monday afternoon, after flames broke out in the hotel’s electrical room.

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Lower Nicola man likely died of natural causes

Merritt Herald - Thursday February 9, 2012

Police responded to a call about several dead chickens in Lower Nicola on Monday and determined that an elderly man was dead in the home.

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MULTI-CAR PILEUP

Merritt Herald - Thursday February 9, 2012

A tractor trailer allegedly hit a red vehicle, which collided with a silver car, before taking off without stopping on the Highway.

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Bylaw officer adds regular patrols to duties

Merritt Herald - Thursday February 9, 2012

The City of Merritt is taking to the streets in an attempt to make downtown more attractive.

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Stops at tourist information booth up by 30 per cent

Merritt Herald - Wednesday February 8, 2012

Nearly 15,000 people were reported to visit the Baillie House Visitor Information Booth in 2011, the highest total ever recorded.

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Smart shopper turns coupons to care packages

Merritt Herald - Wednesday February 8, 2012

Jennifer Lyons identifies herself as an “extreme couponer,” someone who methodically collects coupons to purchase items at next to nothing.

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Assessment appeals decline in region

Merritt Herald - Wednesday February 8, 2012

The local property-assessment office has a unique problem on its hands.

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Local man attacked by dog in downtown core

Merritt Herald - Tuesday February 7, 2012

A vicious beast has been harassing Merritt residents for the past two months, says the man whose arm was bit by the dog.

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Fire breaks out at Merritt Ramada

Merritt Herald - Monday February 6, 2012

Merritt firefighters responded to a fire at the Ramada on Monday afternoon.

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Rumours of poison scare locals from using dog park

Merritt Herald - Monday February 6, 2012

News reports of a dog dying after eating rat poison at the City of Merritt’s off-leash dog park last week appear to be unsubstantiated.

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Long-time health worker retires

Merritt Herald - Monday February 6, 2012

After 33 years with the Interior Health Authority, Linda Lillie completed her final day last Tuesday before retiring.

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NVFGC to host awards night

Merritt Herald - Monday February 6, 2012

The Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club is ready to recognize people for their 2011 hunting and photography achievements.

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Kids promote animal care

Merritt Herald - Thursday February 2, 2012

CMS students distributed between 200 and 250 origami animals throughout the city on Saturday to build awareness about animal cruelty.

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LNIB chief confident that band can work together

Merritt Herald - Thursday February 2, 2012

A Federal Court order gives members of the Lower Nicola Indian Band until May to prove they can work together, said Chief Victor York.

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Smart meters, dumb idea: petitioners

Merritt Herald - Thursday February 2, 2012

Nicola Valley Safe Technology Advocates gathered outside the Merritt Post Office on Voght Street Friday to collect signatures.

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City motions to host smart meter debate

Merritt Herald - Thursday February 2, 2012

Merritt’s city councillors defeated the motion to place a moratorium on the installation of BC Hydro’s smart meters.

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High school program targets Aboriginals

Merritt Herald - Thursday February 2, 2012

tarting this semester, a handful of Merritt Secondary School students will be immersing themselves in local Aboriginal culture.

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Snow tracks help police track alleged drunk driver

Merritt Herald - Thursday February 2, 2012

RCMP manage to catch a suspected drunk driver by following his footprints in the snow.

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Renowned speaker to present at Civic Centre

Merritt Herald - Thursday February 2, 2012

The students and faculty at Merritt Secondary will be Breaking Down the Walls from Feb. 7 to 10.

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Food bank boosted in challenging months

Merritt Herald - Monday January 30, 2012

After a busy Christmas season at the Nicola Valley and District Food Bank, donations have tapered off considerably.

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