Saturday live music for Country Christmas Week
Merrittonians will be treated to a live music performance at the Country Music Hall of Honour downtown.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Five pin bowling community grows in Merritt
This year marks the continuation of the great attendance the bowling centre was experiencing prior to the COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions.
A ‘Halloween Extravaganza’ at the Merritt Civic Centre
The usual door-to-door is no doubt a fun way to get a good amount of candy, but in addition to this, the Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly (CNA), in collaboration with other organizations, invites kids and their families to the Merritt Civic Centre for some indoor trick-or-treating and other Halloween fun.
Local boys bring Merritt pride to various hockey leagues
Local talent is on full display this hockey season as a number of home grown players compete in various levels of hockey both in and out of the Nicola Valley.
MSS grads prepare for Haunted House fundraiser
Merritt Secondary School (MSS) grads of 2023 are getting ready to combine their creativity with the City of Merritt Recreational Department to put together their most anticipated Halloween event of the year: the haunted house.
Local runner stars in short documentary film
Darius Sam is making the Nicola Valley proud once more with another achievement, but this time it is in the arts rather than athletics. Sam stars in a short independent film about the journey of his second attempt at completing his 100-mile run, giving a new meaning to finish lines.
Castilou inducted to the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame
Merritt’s own Henry Castilou, affectionately known as “the cowboy judge,” has been posthumously inducted into the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Gallery: Sr. Girls ‘Air Attack’ Volleyball Tournament
The Sr. Girls Air Attack Volley Ball Tournament took place from September 16 -17. Sixteen teams, from across B.C. competed at the two day tournament.
Garlic Festival coming back to Lower Nicola
The Lower Nicola Community Association is looking to spice things up once again, with the organization bringing back its annual Lower Nicola Garlic Festival event.
Merritt Centennials start their pre-season campaign
The Merritt Centennials have began playing their pre-season games, leading to the start of the official season on September 23.
Gallery: 2022 Nicola Valley Fall Fair
Merrittonians and visiting Pro Rodeo attendees once again had the opportunity to visit the Merritt Exhibition Grounds for the annual Nicola Valley Fall Fair this Labour Day weekend, with organizers bringing back the beloved annual event after a COVID-19 induced two year hiatus.
NVMA’s drop-in hockey
Merrittonians will soon be breaking the ice, on the ice, as the City of Merritt offers up drop-in hockey at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena (NVMA).
