LETTER: Keep Lower Nicola safe for the future
Editor, I would like to thank John Riddle and Carmen Fairley for their remarkable efforts in...
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Thompson-Nicola utility bills in the mail
Water consumption bills are being mailed out this week by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District...
New Kurt Russell series partly filmed in Thompson-Nicola
The series ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ had scenes filmed near Cache Creek and Walhachin.
Former Thompson-Nicola Chair Gillis dies suddenly
Flags are being lowered at the TNRD civic building in honour of Ken Gillis.
Province offers Disaster Financial Assistance to wildfire-affected communities
Local governments and First Nations that have been affected by wildfires this season are eligible to request Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA).
B.C. government adds more funding to aid communities’ emergency plans
First Nations’ communities and local governments are receiving additional funding from the B.C....
Nature’s doppelgängers: invasive species versus their native counterparts
While some invasive plants are distinctive and easy to recognize, others can be hard to distinguish from local native species, especially at a distance.
TNRD says taxation error on some Nicola Valley properties being fixed
The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is advising property owners in some areas of the Nicola Valley of a possible error on their property tax notices in relation to fire protection services.
Collettville Quebec trip enabled by generous donations, volunteers
Seven local french immersion students from Collettville Elementary School will soon make their way to Quebec, thanks to their fundraising efforts and the help of generous donors and volunteers.
Upgrades to Lower Nicola’s Smith Pioneer Park continue
It’s all fun and games, and some construction, as Smith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola continues to receive infrastructure upgrades thanks to federal funding.
Aberdeen Mine Road to revert back to Aberdeen Road, says TNRD
Following public outreach that lead to residents overwhelmingly supporting its original name, Aberdeen Mine Road in Lower Nicola will revert back to Aberdeen Road.
TNRD directors approve new financial plan
Per the requirements set out in B.C.’s Community Charter, the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has announced its board of directors passed the regional district’s latest budget yesterday (March 30) ahead of today’s deadline.
Residents reminded of recycling requirements
Although there are many different types of recycling, the CRP can only accept paper products, cardboard products, hard plastic products, and metal products.
TNRD seeking feedback on Lower Nicola road name
Following negative feedback on the name change of a well-known road in Lower Nicola, the Thompson Nicola Regional District is seeking further public input from TNRD Area ‘M’ residents living along what is now technically known as Aberdeen Mine Road.
Merritt extends fire services agreement with TNRD
At their recent regular meeting, Merritt City Council voted unanimously to extend that agreement under new terms after a TNRD Fire Services Review showed that the City of Merritt was being underfunded compared to other jurisdictions in the TNRD.
Nicola Valley Food Bank receives multiple donations
The jolly man in the red suit, Saint Nick himself, along with employees of a local pipeline contractor donated hundreds of toys and thousands of dollars to the Nicola Valley and District Food Bank’s Christmas hamper program.
Nicola Valley Rodeo Association upgrades their grounds
A total amount of $570,000 combined from both the Province and TNRD is being used to fund the upgrades of the rodeo grounds.
RCMP displays Indigenous sign
The Merritt RCMP teamed up with local Indigenous communities and leaders to unveil a new welcome sign at the local detachment on Voght Street, in an effort to continue building and maintaining relationships between First Nations communities and the RCMP.
TNRD releases nomination packages for upcoming elections
The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has released the nomination packages needed to run for the position of Area Director.
TNRD donates to Merritt organizations
Two local area directors with the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) are giving back to the community, partnering up to donate $3500 to two Merritt-based non-profit societies.
