PHOTOS: Remembrance Day in the Nicola Valley
The Herald attended both Remembrance Day ceremonies in the Nicola Valley, held at the new First...
by Merritt Herald | Nov 15, 2023
The Herald attended both Remembrance Day ceremonies in the Nicola Valley, held at the new First...
by Laísa Condé | Nov 10, 2023
“How I wish I had never left Merritt.” That’s what Chrissie Aitken, known as ‘the popular Merritt...
by Merritt Herald | Nov 10, 2023
By Guy Black, Recipient of Veterans Affairs Commendation. On Remembrance Day, look at the old...
by Laísa Condé | Nov 9, 2023
Nicola Valley Indigenous bands and nearby residents will gather this upcoming weekend to pay tribute to veterans and fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day.
by Jake Courtepatte | Nov 9, 2023
Beginning at 11a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, residents will gather at the cenotaph to pay their respects to those who have fought for our freedom.
by Marius Auer | Apr 26, 2023
Looking to spread awareness around their programming for first responders and members of the military, Honour House Society’s Tour of Honour made a stop at the Merritt Legion last week.
by Morgan Hampton | Nov 11, 2021
Wagar served in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) for five years, first joining in Brooks, Alberta in 1952 and receiving an honourable discharge in 1957.
by Morgan Hampton | Nov 11, 2021
Students of Merritt Secondary School (MSS) were once again out honouring Merritt’s veterans and ensuring no stone was left alone for Remembrance Day.
by Morgan Hampton | Nov 11, 2021
Veteran Percy Joe has led a life of service, both to his country and his community.
by Merritt Herald | Nov 11, 2021
An excerpt from the May 11, 1945 Merritt Herald announcing VE-Day (Victory in Europe Day), which marked the end of WWII.
by Merritt Herald | Nov 13, 2020
Like all holidays, events, social gatherings, meetings (you get the point) in 2020, we remember our veterans in a different way.
by Merritt Herald | Nov 11, 2020
Merritt Cpl. Brock Hedrick’s great uncle fought at Juno Beach in Normandy.
by Merritt Herald | Nov 11, 2020
A few local dignitaries and others were able to pay their respects at the cenotaph on Remembrance Day.
by Merritt Herald | Nov 11, 2020
On Oct. 13 seven military markers were placed in the Nicola Valley, honouring indigenous veterans who served in the First and Second World Wars.
by Merritt Herald | Nov 10, 2020
Remembrance Day, like everything else, will look different this year.
by Merritt Herald | Nov 5, 2020
For the first time, the Legion is asking patrons not to attend the Remembrance Day ceremony in person.
by Merritt Herald | Oct 16, 2020
Francis Blankinship Nahumpchin was one of seven people to be honoured with a military marker on Tuesday.
by Merritt Herald | Nov 8, 2017
“They kept the war from our door.” For years, Donna Jordan would read through...
by Merritt Herald | Oct 25, 2017
Editor, As the son of a veteran I was proud to grow up at a time and place where veterans...
by Merritt Herald | Dec 4, 2014
Dear Editor, Once again, Merritt and area residents generously donated to the Poppy Fund in...