Mandatory masks return in B.C. healthcare faciliti...
Posted by Merritt Herald | Sep 28, 2023 | News, Health, Trending
Bylaw change could curb ER closures in B.C.
Posted by Laísa Condé | Sep 28, 2023 | News, Community, Health
Snow forecasted for summit between Merritt and Kel...
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UPDATE: Merritt without ER services once again
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Funding available for projects to improve B.C. Fir...
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TEGART: grieving the loss of a local leader and ‘bright light’
Jul 13, 2023 | News, Community, Opinion, Municipal Politics, Trending
What a shock and utter tragedy to have recently lost Merritt councillor Claire Newman in such a devastating fashion. Like many of you, I was left reeling by the news that she died in an apparent hit-and-run near Valemount, enroute to visit family.
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Prince George man last seen in Logan Lake missing
by Jake Courtepatte | Sep 27, 2023 | News
John Young was heading towards the Merritt or Ashcroft area.
Campfire ban rescinded in Merritt thanks to cooler weather
by Jake Courtepatte | Sep 27, 2023 | News, Community
Campfires smaller than 0.5m x 0.5m are allowed in the Merritt area as of Sept. 28.
New grant looks to stamp out student hunger in Merritt schools
by Laísa Condé | Sep 27, 2023 | Community, Lifestyles, Education, News
SD58 has received a six-figure grant to battle food insecurity within schools.
ER once again closed at Nicola Valley Hospital overnight
by Jake Courtepatte | Sep 25, 2023 | News, Lifestyles
The emergency room at Nicola Valley Hospital will be closed overnight.
Merritt Movie Experts says goodbye after almost 2 decades
by Merritt Herald | Sep 25, 2023 | News, Community, Business, Lifestyles, Business
Merritt Movie Experts is closing its doors at the end of this month after almost two decades.
Cents topple Kings in season opener, split first weekend of BCHL action
by Jake Courtepatte | Sep 25, 2023 | News, Sports, BCHL, Hockey
The Merritt Centennials have one win and one loss after the opening weekend of the BCHL regular season.

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More funding for local fire departments coming to B.C. municipalities
by Laísa Condé | Sep 22, 2023 | News, Community
The B.C. government announced in a press release on Sept. 22 a funding of almost $5 million to...
Funding still needed for better surface as work on Voght Park track begins
by Jake Courtepatte | Sep 22, 2023 | News, Community, Lifestyles, Sports, Track
The City of Merritt is still looking to secure funds for a polymer track at Voght Park.
Merritt Centennials tap veteran forward as new captain
by Jake Courtepatte | Sep 22, 2023 | News, Sports, BCHL, Hockey
Aidan Lindblad will don the ‘C’ this year for the Cents.
New forest enhancement funding to benefit Merritt energy facility
by Laísa Condé | Sep 21, 2023 | News, Economy
Over $800,000 will be used to grind waste materials to ship to Merritt’s energy facility.
Travelling Mabels bringing twang to Merritt this weekend
by Laísa Condé | Sep 20, 2023 | News, Entertainment
The Travelling Mabels were nominated for Album of the Year at the Country Music Alberta awards in 2022.
Merritt Cents open regular season at home on Friday
by Jake Courtepatte | Sep 20, 2023 | News, Sports, Hockey
The Merritt Centennials kick off the BCHL regular season this Friday at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena at 7:05p.m.

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LatestGirl Guide cookies season begins in Merritt
Girl Guide cookie season is upon us.
Sports
LETTER: Thanks to coaches everywhere
National Coaches Week runs Sept. 16-24.
Volleyball tournament invades Merritt gyms
Merritt Secondary School seniors girls volleyball squad is hosting a 16-team tournament in the...
Cents lose two exhibition games to West Kelowna in back-and-forth affairs
Looking to come back bigger and better than ever, the Merritt Centennials hit the ice for their first pair of 2023/24 preseason games this weekend.

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PHOTOS: Tree of Prayer planted for those facing addiction in Merritt
Sep 20, 2023 | Indigenous, News, Community, Lifestyles
“This is a tree of prayer now. Anyone can come here even if they’re struggling … or they are having a good day.”
Study finds clear-cut logging connected to extreme flooding
Sep 18, 2023 | Trending, News, Community, Environment, Forestry
According to new research by University of British Columbia, clear-cut logging practices are...
Merritt artist crafts models of forest equipment
Leonard Roberston has been building wooden models of forestry equipment for decades, hand crafting...

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ALBAS: Bill C-18 creates a barrier to increasing public safety
Aug 23, 2023 | Opinion, Federal Politics, Trending, News, Community
“Unfortunately, many of my constituents are contending with wildfires. At minimum, this means contending with deteriorating air quality or worse the threat of evacuation or evacuation itself.”
PIERCE: watching the arts grow and thrive in Merritt
Aug 11, 2023 | Trending, Non-profits, News, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyles, Arts, Opinion, Media
“I joined the Nicola Valley Arts Council 35 years ago when my three boys were young and I needed to have a creative outlet.”
Ensuring you are still connected to local news in Merritt
Aug 10, 2023 | Community, Entertainment, World Events, Opinion, Federal Politics, Media, Trending, News
While the blocking of this content may not be a permanent measure, pending an agreement between the government and Google/Meta, we want to remind you that there are still plenty of ways to access local news.
AUER: educate yourself before you share, comment, or embrace
Aug 3, 2023 | Entertainment, Friends and Neighbours, Opinion, Media, Trending, News, Community
“It’s one thing to read something that’s just plain wrong and misinforms the reader, it’s a whole different level to not know anything about a topic and spread assumptions without educating oneself.”

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Merritt Ukulele Circle celebrates music and community
Sep 6, 2023 | Entertainment, Friends and Neighbours, Arts, Events, Family, Music, News, Trending, Community
By Kathy Kanda, Merritt Ukulele Circle The Merritt Ukulele Circle (MUC) gathered on Aug....
SUTTON: local 4-H club to display projects this rodeo weekend
Aug 31, 2023 | Non-profits, Community, Volunteer, Entertainment, Friends and Neighbours, Junior Reporters, Letters, Agriculture, Events, Family, Trending, News
Hello everyone! Labour Day weekend our 4-H Club will be showing our animals, so come on down to the rodeo grounds.
Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo returns for 63rd year
Some traditions never die in a town like Merritt. The countdown has begun for what is considered...
Nicola Valley Fall Fair returns: a celebration of agriculture and community spirit
Aug 29, 2023 | Trending, Entertainment, Non-profits, Agriculture, Volunteer, Arts, Education, Events, Family, Fine Arts, Tourism, News, Outdoors, Community
Continuing to build its post COVID-19 pandemic restriction return, the Nicola Valley Fall Fair will hold its annual exhibition this week once again.

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