ALBAS: Deficits not helpful in battling inflation
Last fall, the federal government released an economic update presented by Finance Minister...
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City of Merritt monitoring river levels
City of Merritt staff are monitoring the latest atmospheric river event that is expected to affect the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
ALBAS: Disaster funding may not be enough
MP Dan Albas lays out the possible shortcomings of the federal Disaster Financial Assistance program for communities like Merritt and Princeton.
City of Merritt working on Phase 4 day access
City of Merritt staff is working on allowing day access for Phase 4 residents by Dec. 3, though it remains contingent on many factors.
Final election results in for Merritt’s riding, NDP’s move into second place finish
With all mail-in and special ballots now fully tabulated from the 2021 federal election, the riding of Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola saw a slight change of order.
Pair of new local MP candidates throw hats in ring
Two more candidates for the Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola riding in the upcoming federal election are joining the party (no pun intended) .
More television and movie filming coming to Thompson-Nicola
With the filming of an episode of ‘The Good Doctor’ wrapping up in Merritt, the Thompson-Nicola Film Commission says other film projects are on their way to the area soon.
Nicola Mining announces exploration objectives for Craigmont Mine
The 2021 program includes five new trenches, the reactivation of six historic trenches and up to 21 drill holes.
Tegart sworn back in as Fraser-Nicola MLA
Jackie Tegart is officially in her third term as the Fraser-Nicola MLA.
Final count of Fraser-Nicola ballots begins today
Fraser-Nicola will soon be able to confirm its MLA.
Nicola Cemetery re-dedication well attended
The Nicola Cemetery has been given a much needed restoration.
Rededication ceremony coming to Nicola Cemetery
This October, Mounties from across BC will gather to rededicate the Nicola Cemetery.
Good Samaritan pulls driver from water
Merritt RCMP are commending a Good Samaritan for providing assistance in what could have been a fatal accident.
Nicola LogWorks refines craftmanship with technology
In honour of national Forest Week, the Herald looks behind the scenes at Nicola LogWorks and the technology that helps them build quality log homes.
Special weather statement means high risk of floods
The city of Merritt is warning residents that there is an increased likelihood of flooding over the weekend.
UPDATE: City recommends residents along Nicola River prepare for potential flooding
The City anticipates that today’s rain could cause Nicola River levels to rise between 1 – 2 inches over the course of the next 24 hours.
Heavy rains causing water levels to rise
The City of Merritt is warning residents that there will be an increase of outflows from Nicola Lake, which will see water levels rise throughout the City.
Nicola Mining active in making improvements
As part of Mining Month, The Herald looks at the past, and future, of Nicola Mining.
Fatal accident for Nicola Lake ice fisherman
A man has died after falling through thin ice. On Sunday, Feb. 29, 2020 Merritt RCMP...
Search and rescue teams receive cash boost
Search and rescue teams based out of the Nicola-Fraser region will be getting an infusion of more...
