Merritt RCMP arrests three people during Highway 5 closure
On November 23, 2022 the Merritt RCMP arrested three individuals in an operation that closed Coquihalla BC Highway #5 for several hours.
Kris Kringle returns to Country Christmas Week
Santa Claus has a busy week ahead of him, making his triumphant return to the City of Merritt for Country Christmas Week following two years of cancellations.
Country Christmas Parade route update
The parade looks to shake things up by introducing a different route.
Country Christmas Week brings back annual Craft Fair
Merritt Country Christmas Week invites shoppers to visit the Craft Fair happening on November 26-27 to see what homemade crafts and other goodies they could fill their stockings and giftboxes with.
Jackson Krill makes the 2023 All Star Tournament
On Thursday, November 17, the BCHL announced their first 18 skaters that will be a part of the 3-on-3 All Star Tournament.
Luck files challenge of Merritt election process
Former City Councillor and 2022 mayoral candidate, Tony Luck, has filed a petition to the Supreme Court of British Columbia seeking that the City of Merritt’s 2022 local election be declared invalid over alleged improper handling of election procedures.
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Winter storm watch issued for area highways
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for Highway 5 from Hope to Merritt. According to the notice, accumulations of more than 20 centimetres are possible, with the heavy snow and southwest wind gusts expected to bring limited visibility.
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Indigenous Head Start program to open at NVIT
Thanks to funding secured by Conayt Friendship Society through Aboriginal Head Start Association of BC (AHSABC), a new Aboriginal Head Start program will soon be opening in Merritt at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT).
Agriculture in the Nicola Valley
To celebrate AgDay in Canada, The Herald has compiled a list of some of the farmers and ranchers who work tirelessly to support agriculture in the Nicola Valley.
Snow biker rescued via chopper on Mt. Thynne
A man on a snow bike was located by helicopter on Sunday, Feb. 6 after being separated from his group on Mt. Thynne south of Merritt, near Brookmere.
Insurance losses in Lytton now estimated at over $100 million
As rebuilding costs continue to rise, there have still not been any building permits issued within the Village of Lytton.
Cents make moves on trade deadline
After sending off the team’s two top scorers in the last few weeks, the Merritt Centennials made a number of other key personnel changes on or around the Jan. 10 BCHL trade deadline.
NVSC competes in the ‘Fun Falling Leaves’ event
The Nicola Valley Skate Club (NVSC) is showcasing the skills of its skaters once again this season.
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Winter storm watch issued for area highways
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for Highway 5 from Hope to Merritt. According to the notice, accumulations of more than 20 centimetres are possible, with the heavy snow and southwest wind gusts expected to bring limited visibility.
Sports
Merritt Snowmobile Club recruiting new members
The Merritt Snowmobile Club is gearing up for a fun winter on the trails, and looks to recruit new members to join in on the action.
Panthers show out in their return to fall sports
This fall season, MSS is being well represented in the fields of cross country, swimming and volleyball, with players and teams making it to the Okanagan Championships and beyond.
John Stuart leads Team Canada to the World Cup
Merritt local John Stuart headed out to New Zealand on Tuesday, November 15, as he leads the Men’s National Softball Team to the World Cup.
Cents’ busy weekend against the Spruce Kings and Vipers
The Merritt Centennials had a mildly successful weekend of regular season hockey this week, capturing a total of 3 points of a possible 6 across three games.
Community
MSS Teen-to-Teen Gift Drive returns
At MSS the Teen-to-Teen Gift Drive is back after COVID-19! Starting last week, students at MSS are being asked to bring a gift to donate to their C block class.
Highlights from ‘Thank Your Neighbour Day’
Thank Your Neighbour Day was held at the Merritt Civic Centre on November 19, commemorating the one year anniversary of the devastating flooding in the City of Merritt, and across the southern interior of B.C.
Tree lighting ceremony postponed
Merritt Country Christmas Week’s Community Tree Light-up event has been canceled as a precaution to the increase in police activity this past week.
Animal Food Bank to open a branch in Merritt
In their effort to further expand their services, the Animal Food Bank now looks to begin operations in Merritt.
Sports
BDC hosts 43rd annual Small Business Week
The 43rd annual Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Small Business Week is taking place this year from October 16 to October 22. The celebration highlights the entrepreneurs and local businesses driving the Canadian economy.
Local computer technician warns Merritt about Internet scammers
The Herald spoke with Michael Hall of Mike-Rochips Computers to discuss the rise of Internet scams in Merritt, what could be potential consequences and what to do when faced with malware ads and other sorts of Internet scams.
Letters: “Advice from an incumbent Councillor”
If successful, you will be in a position to determine policies that impact the residents of the entire city – not just the vocal few who shout the loudest, not just the influential few, not just the most eloquent, not just your friends. Your decisions impact the entire community.
BC Liberal Leader spends a day in Merritt
On Saturday, October 1, BC Liberal Party Leader Kevin Falcon met with the people of Merritt to hear their concerns. The engagement served as an opportunity for locals to meet the new leader in person as well as to voice out issues that he could bring up in the legislature.
Community
The return of Merritt’s Country Christmas Week
Merritt Country Christmas Week, the iconic community-wide week of holiday festivities, is back and better than ever after a two year hiatus.
Local hitchhikes to Vancouver in pursuit of acting career
Kindall Charters is representing the Nicola Valley well in the entertainment industry, and what is more inspiring than one of the area’s own being in a popular T.V. show is how he got to that point.
Grad committee secures prom venue through haunted house
With people coming in until it was time to close, the grads were able to guarantee a prom venue for June.
Merritt to host ‘Thank Your Neighbour Day’
With their Thank Your Neighbour Day event, the City hopes to unite the community and share stories of triumph, astonishment, and recovery.
