52-unit development underway on Spring Bank in Merritt
Construction is expected to be completed by Spring 2025.
Tag: Shackan
Local Indigenous veteran lives a life of service
Despite retiring several years ago, Grand Chief Percy Joe is not slowing down, and continues to advocate for First Nations veterans across Canada.
Backcountry closures in Thompson Okanagan implemented for wildfire season recovery
The Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations has announced 15 new motor-vehicle closures within the Province of BC, mostly within the Thompson Okanagan area.
Local bands to see improved internet access
A trio of bands surrounding the Merritt area will soon see improved internet speeds and connectivity.
Smoke blanketing Merritt mostly coming from Platt Creek area in Lytton fire, says Info Officer
The Herald spoke with John Stoesser, Fire Information Officer for the Lytton Creek Complex, for the most recent update on the Lytton Creek wildfire.
Lytton Creek fire moving towards Spences Bridge, Shackan
The Lytton Creek Fire has now travelled nearly 30km and is threatening the communities of Spences Bridge and Shackan.
Merrittonian truckers, residents come out in droves for convoy to Kamloops
Nearly thirty trucks left Merritt on the morning of June 5, heading to Kamloops in solidarity for the 215 children found buried there.
Affordable housing project coming to Shackan Indian Band
The Shackan Indian Band is soon to see 14 new units of affordable housing on its land, due to the Government of Canada’s Rapid Housing Initiative.
Shackan resident Amanda Adams in running for Lytton First Nation council
Amanda Adams would like to get her chance to give back to her community.
Elaborate gingerbread house takes the prize
Roger and Benita Shackelly took home the top prize in December’s holiday gingerbread contest, put on by the Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society.
Prescribed burn scheduled west of Merritt
Spring has sprung in the Nicola Valley, and with the changing of the season comes the work...
SD 58 closing in on new education agreement with Nooaitch, Coldwater bands
School District 58 is working towards a local education agreement (LEA) with the Nooaitch and...
New councillor joins Shackan Band
The Shackan Band council has a new member and three-year terms now that its latest election is in...
