Council votes to join Crime Prevention network
Merritt City Council has voted unanimously to join the Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention.
by Morgan Hampton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | Jan 15, 2021
Merritt City Council has voted unanimously to join the Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention.
by Jake Courtepatte | Jan 14, 2021
The City of Merritt has applied for funds to make permanent repairs to the KVR pedestrian bridge.
by Morgan Hampton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | Jan 13, 2021
For the second time in four years, Jason Howe and Micheala Gush-Howe welcomed in a new family member in the opening days of the year.
by Morgan Hampton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | Jan 11, 2021
The Murray Church rebuild project has officially reached its fundraising goals.
by Jake Courtepatte | Jan 11, 2021
A “well-known property offender” is being held by RCMP after a string of thefts.
by Morgan Hampton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | Jan 8, 2021
A Public Hearing regarding the possible development on Lindley Creek that recently went before council has been postponed until later this month.
by Morgan Hampton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | Jan 7, 2021
Mary Holgate of Mary’s Catering has launched a new program to help seniors in the community receive healthy meals at a reduced cost.
by Jake Courtepatte | Jan 7, 2021
The average mobile home uses 50-percent more electricity per square foot than the average single-family home.
by Jake Courtepatte | Jan 6, 2021
Merritt CAO Sean Smith released a lengthy open letter on Tuesday detailing past and future snow clearing efforts.
by Morgan Hampton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | Dec 23, 2020
‘Cram the Cruiser’ was a success for 2020, bringing in thousands of dollars’ worth of food and gift donations for those in need in the Nicola Valley.
by Jake Courtepatte | Dec 22, 2020
The Jim Pattison Group has added to its portfolio after the CRTC approved the sale of Q101 Merritt Broadcasting on Tuesday.
by Merritt Herald | Dec 21, 2020
The money is going to the Kamloops Food Bank, Logan Lake Food Bank, Nicola Valley and District Food Bank and Lytton Anglican Food Bank.
by Merritt Herald | Dec 17, 2020
A couple of local businesses recently made a donation of food and money to the Nicola Valley Food Bank.
by Morgan Hampton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | Dec 17, 2020
A proposed development on Lindley Creek Rd. was brought before council for consideration at the regular council meeting on Dec. 15, where it was met with lengthy debate.
by Morgan Hampton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | Dec 16, 2020
A drive-thru breakfast with Santa went off without a hitch at the Merritt Civic Centre on Dec. 12.
by Morgan Hampton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | Dec 14, 2020
The Herald was able to arrange a secret conversation with Merritt’s Christmas Elf, on the grounds that their identity be kept strictly classified. Scout’s honour.
by Morgan Hampton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | Dec 10, 2020
The Merritt branch of CIBC presented a cheque for $500 to the Murray Church Rebuild Project Tuesday morning.
by Morgan Hampton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | Dec 9, 2020
Merrittonians are invited to a COVID-safe drive-thru breakfast or lunch with Santa at the Merritt Civic Centre on Saturday, Dec. 12.
by Morgan Hampton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | Dec 8, 2020
‘Party Parades’ are making a one-night comeback in the Nicola Valley in order to help Merrittonians celebrate Christmas in a socially distanced, COVID-safe way.
by Merritt Herald | Dec 7, 2020
The RCMP give some handy tips on how to make sure yours or your loved ones’ gifts aren’t grabbed by porch pirates this holiday season.