Lower Nicola Garlic Festival returning to newly upgraded park
Making use of the newly upgraded Smith Pioneer Park, the Lower Nicola Garlic Festival will return...
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Merritt Ukulele Circle celebrates music and 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
Hello everyone! Labour Day weekend our 4-H Club will be showing our animals, so come on down to the rodeo grounds.
Jugnauth family wins Merritt Centennials annual golf tournament
A potential Merritt Centennials returnee and his family won the team’s golf tournament fundraiser this past Saturday (August 26) on the greens of the Merritt Golf and Country Club.
Morning Glory Maven offers local, pesticide-free floral arrangements
Morning Glory Maven offers fresh, pesticide-free, and local flower arrangements including daily bundles, bereavement bundles, wedding flowers, and bespoke orders.
Merritt Legion seeks community participation in upcoming ‘Family Fun Day’
Looking to unite the residents of the Nicola Valley and encourage some old fashioned community connections, Merrit’s Legion Branch 96 is hosting its second annual Family Fun Day at Rotary Park next month.
Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly acquires historic City of Merritt courthouse
Looking to connect the community and provide a culturally safe environment, the Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly (CNA) has acquired the historic City of Merritt courthouse and will renovate it to house some of their programming.
Nicola Valley Rodeo Parade returning after extended hiatus
The Nicola Valley Rodeo Parade will make its triumphant return to the downtown core this September long weekend, kicking off the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo and reviving the event after four years.
Merritt’s Roger Sloan wins Korn Ferry Tour Utah Championship
Roger Sloan beat out American Christopher Petefish by one stroke in the four round tournament, shooting 24 under and birdiying his final two holes for the win.
Merritt Girl Guides members collecting donations to local food bank
Three members of the Merritt Girl Guides are doing a school supply and school snack donation drive...
AUER: educate yourself before you share, comment, or embrace
“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.”
Merritt Marlins U13 boys claim B.C. softball provincials
Merritt shone once again on the provincial sports stage thanks to Merritt’s U13 Marlins boys softball team, who took home gold from provincials this weekend.
Littlesteps Landscaping ‘steps in’ to beautify Nicola Valley properties
Growing up around perfectly manicured lawns and impeccably landscaped properties, Arlene Golish of Littlesteps Landscaping has a knack for property maintenance and beautification – and an unwavering commitment to serving the community.
Former Merritt Centennial receives league community service award
The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) has announced that former Merritt Centennial, Conor Farren, is a recipient of this year’s Kyle Turris Community Service Award.
The sun was shining and so were the rides: Cruisers host 29th annual Show ‘n’ Shine
Hundreds gathered to take in the rays and the rides at the Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club’s 29th annual Show ‘n’ Shine.
Merritt Herald announces sudden passing of Ken Couture
The Merritt Herald is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Ken Couture, the Herald’s office administrator and sales representative.
BC Highway Patrol to join next week’s ‘Coffee With a Cop’
The Merritt Community Policing Office (CPO) announced in a social media post that Superintendent Dale Carr and Inspector Rob Nason with BC Highway Patrol will be joining in on a conversation at Sprit Square to engage with the community and answer any questions.
Local youth goalie captures BCHL spring league with team
One chapter just came to an end for local hockey goalie Nathan Van Rensburg as he graduated high school, but it looks like several doors for the next chapter in his life have already started to open.
CONDÉ: amplifying Merritt’s voices through storytelling
As a reporter, I know how passionate people are for their local stories and newspapers. I am grateful to be part of this newsroom and community. All I ask is patience as I learn how to navigate around Merritt and learn about the people that make this town great.
Save on Foods fundraiser bolsters local food bank operations
The Nicola Valley and District Food Bank recently received a $1,540 donation from Save On Foods, the proceeds of this year’s Share it Forward campaign.
