Changes coming to Claybanks RV Park rates
A slight rise in prices to rates for the city-owned Claybanks RV Park was recently approved by Council 5-1.
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Merritt businesses suffering through pandemic
Merritt’s economy has been hit particularly hard in the last few years, but even more so through the pandemic.
Voght Street project ahead of schedule
Charlie Henderson, Superintendent of Public Works, has provided council with an update on the Voght St. Improvement Project.
Merritt CAO Hildebrand joins final council meeting
The outgoing CAO enjoyed his short, but successful stay in Merritt.
Plenty of business relaxations coming to Merritt
Council is all for the relaxation of business bylaws that will be in place, including waving fees and utilizing city property.
Public buildings shut until further notice
The City of Merritt is following recommended protocols from the Minister of Health and the...
Increased fees in effect as of July 1
The city increased various fees and charges effective this month. Water user rates increased 10...
Burial fees to rise again
It’s costing people a little bit more to bury their dead in Merritt. Last month, city council...
Parking issue leads council briefs
Vehicles stopping in a no-stopping zone outside of McDonald’s and Tim Hortons on River Ranch Road...
City council approves code of conduct
City council added another layer to its civic decorum by approving a code of conduct calling for...
Money better spent on new sidewalks
Dear Editor, After viewing the city’s proposed pathway extension along Voght Street, I can’t help...
Housing, park identified as options for former Canadian Pacific Railway land
City council got a sneak peek at three options for developing a piece of downtown property it...
No wiggle room on prisoner costs: ministry
The City of Merritt is searching for a way to reduce its costs to house prisoners. Earlier this...
2014 a banner year for bylaw cleanups
The City of Merritt spent approximately $86,000 more on cleanup operations in 2014 than in 2013,...
Fire department’s WEP program paying off
Merritt is seeing a bang for its buck when it comes to the fire department’s work experience...
City, Logan Lake, TNRD to put heads together on biosolids
Merritt’s city council postponed voting on two motions about biosolids so they can work with a...
Five-year lease on curling club proposed; leads council briefs
City council approved giving public notice of its intention to enter a five-year lease for the...
City, Logan Lake, TNRD to put heads together on biosolids
Merritt’s city council postponed voting on two motions about biosolids so they can work with a...
City looking at ways to reduce police costs
The City of Merritt is looking at ways to reduce its policing budget, which is one of the city’s...
Mental Health Act calls taxing RCMP resources
Calls to the RCMP for Mental Health Act reasons are becoming a significant drain on local police...
