Newcomers Tea Party to welcome new Merrittonians
Looking to foster community connections, the Merritt-based Friends of the Library Club (FLC) is hosting a ‘Newcomers Tea Party’ to welcome anyone who has joined the community in the past five years.
Category: Community
Cents end season with pair of blowout losses
The Merritt Centennials season has officially come to a close, with the team failing to make the BCHL playoffs due to their 12–37–3–2 record this year.
Nicola Valley Women’s Fair makes triumphant return
The second annual Nicola Valley Women’s Fair took place on Saturday (March 18), attracting hundreds of local women and other community members for a day of celebrating, honouring, and recognizing women.
Merritt cadet core looks to boost numbers, increase community engagement
The Royal Canadian Army Cadets Corps 950 have operated in the Nicola Valley for over a century, but the long-serving cadet core has seen a dip in its membership recently.
Cents extend losing streak as season’s end approaches
During a weekend on the road, the Merritt Centennials were unsuccessful in breaking their losing steak, instead extending it to four games.
Merritt Library to host author of latest TNRL book club pick
The memoir, titled Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest, details the world-leading expert’s of scientific discovery, family, and grief.
Nicola Valley Community Arts Council pens new strategic plan
Looking to continue their incredible growth as an organization over the past number of years, the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council (NVCAC) is developing a strategic plan to support arts in the Merritt area.
‘Unflinching’ community support keeps Centennials ticking
Rusty Brewer is one of the longest serving volunteers of the Merritt Centennials, having been with the team since 1978.
Nicola Valley Women in Action engaging locals this Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is often framed as a day to celebrate groundbreaking achievements and society wide change enacted by women throughout history, and Nicola Valley Women in Action says while that’s certainly a part of it – the day is also about recognizing the countless ways that women make a difference every day.
Oh, honey honey: local apiary talks bees
With honey harvesting season coming up, the Herald reached out to local beekeeper Gavin Walter of the Coquihalla Apiaries to learn all about the diverse uses of bee products and how they can be considered as an everyday essentials.
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.
Merritt Minor Softball invites players to register for 2023 season
The registration deadline for Merritt Minor Softball’s new season is approaching faster than a pitcher could throw, and the association is inviting all young softball players to quickly sign up for the opportunity to join one of the fastest growing sport in Merritt.
Historical Nicola Valley hotel chronicled in posthumous book
A posthumous book is set to release in May, and it discusses the many historic hotels in the Southern Interior of B.C., including one in the Nicola Valley.
New federal funding announced to assist in B.C. flood recovery
The Government of Canada has announced that new flood relief funding awarded to the Province of B.C. through a federal program.
City receives federal funding for local arena repair
A new federal grant will be awarded to Merritt for a recent repair work done at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena (NVMA).
Merritt Mixed Hockey Tournament hosts draft at the Empty Keg
On Thursday, February 16, recreational players gathered at the Empty Keg for the Merritt Mixed Hockey Tournament Draft.
Dirt Riders end season with cross country race series
The Nicola Valley Dirt Riders Association ended their 2022 season with outstanding performances from all its members at the Pacific North West Motorcycle Association (PNWMA) Cross-Country Race Series.
Earth Rangers visit Merritt
Classrooms were completely empty at the Nicola Canford Elementary on Tuesday, February 14, as students, teachers, and staff all assembled at the school’s gymnasium to participate in Earth Rangers’ outreach presentation.
Merritt Youth and Family Resource Society to begin construction of daycare building
While the finishing touches and licensing process will likely mean the Merritt Youth and Family Resource Society (MYFRS) won’t open its new childcare programs until June, locals will see the building completed in the coming days.
Merritt residents benefit from new City housing program
The City of Merritt recently unveiled the first of 31 new manufactured homes purchased as part of flood relief efforts looking to house those who remain without a permanent place to call home, and one Merritt family was the first to see their new home during the event at Diamondvale Trailer Park.
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