Public works seeks backup power solution
If disaster struck and Merritt lost all power today, the city would be without running...
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Fire department seeks funds for safety gear
A recent inspection of the fire department’s personal protective equipment revealed some of...
Council to give $65,000 worth of grants to community
A slew of returning grant applications were reviewed in Merritt’s council chambers on Feb...
Aspen Planers threaten to relocate if tax rate rises
by Dara Hill Merritt’s Aspen Planers urged city council to avoid another tax increase at...
City of Merritt considers social planner position in 2018
by Dara Hill City council debated the implementation of a social planner position to...
City below its borrowing limit despite price tag of fire hall expansion
When factoring in the $2.2 million loan being taken out to expand the fire hall, the City...
Stats show Merritt taxes middle of the pack province-wide
When put in perspective, residential property taxes in Merritt sit in the middle of the pack in...
Industrial tax base shrinks in Merritt
The City of Merritt is relying less on major industrial properties and more on residential,...
Hot market leads to more revenue for the City of Merritt
The City of Merritt stands to increase its tax revenue in 2018 — even without raising...
City looks to offset losses from Tolko shutdown
The City of Merritt is facing a $400,000 hit to its tax base in 2018 due to the loss of the...
Council considers fire hall expansion
Locals had a chance to learn more about a couple of the big ticket capital projects being...
Aquatic centre roof replacement needs budget increase
Multiple city projects will feel the pinch as $80,000 is being added to the budget of the Nicola...
Capital projects on city’s radar
It’s all official. On Tuesday (May 10) city council adopted its tax rate and five-year financial...
Five-year financial plan gets first 3 readings
City council unanimously approved the first three readings of Merritt’s five-year financial plan...
