Classic car caravan comes through Merritt
The Classic Car Club of America is currently on its Pacific Northwest CARavan trip, and had lunch at The Grand pub and grill on the way from Sun Peaks to Whistler.
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A weekend of high-octane action: Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo returns for 63rd year
The Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds were packed this weekend as dozens of competitors from across the country competed in the 63rd iteration of the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo.
Sights and results from the Nicola Valley Ranch Rodeo
Ranch hands and cowboys alike took the reigns this weekend at the Nicola Valley Ranch Rodeo, showing off their ranching skills to a crowd of eager spectators.
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.
Bass Coast Festival a soaring success in Merritt
This year’s Bass Coast Festival edition took place from July 7 to July 10, at the Merritt Music Festival Grounds just outside of Merritt.
Nicola Valley Community Arts Council hosting new summer show
After eight successful Winter Artisan Shows, the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council is putting on their first Summer Artisan Show, taking over both the art gallery and the gift shop from June 29 until September 10.
Merritt Secondary grad weekend a success
Over 100 students graduated from the school this year, ending a thirteen year educational journey, with the real journey just beginning.
NVIT holds historic graduation ceremonies
Kicking off graduation season in Merritt for 2023, the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) held its graduation ceremony at its Eagles Perch campus on Friday (June 9).
GALLERY: SD58 ‘Water is Life’ Powwow
The tenth annual School District 58 Powwow took place at Shulus Arbor on Wednesday, May 24.
Highlights from the 2022 Sr. Girls Volleyball Provincials
Merritt Secondary School (MSS) has concluded its highly anticipated hosting of the Sr. Girls AA Provincial Championship Tournament this past weekend.
Recognizing floats from the Country Christmas Parade
The Light-Up Parade is a staple of Country Christmas Week, and over 40 floats registered for its triumphant return last Friday.
Highlights from ‘Thank Your Neighbour Day’
Thank Your Neighbour Day was held at the Merritt Civic Centre on November 19, commemorating the one year anniversary of the devastating flooding in the City of Merritt, and across the southern interior of B.C.
Nicola Valley First Nations Veterans commemorate Remembrance Day
The Nicola Valley First Nations Veterans (NVFNV) annual Remembrance Day ceremony was back this year after a two year hiatus, and saw participants gather at the Anglican Church in Shulus before parading to the Catholic Church for the official ceremony.
Legion Merritt commemorates Remembrance Day 2022
What was forecasted as a -11? morning, last Friday, November 11, felt a lot more frigid and yet attendees of the Legion Branch 96’s Remembrance Day ceremony seemed very unbothered.
Co-ed slo-pitch team hosts tournament at Central Park
On October 8 and 9, nine teams all met up at the diamonds in Merritt Central Park to take part in the ‘Beat the Heat’ tournament.
Pukaist Heat hosts fastpitch tournament at Central Park
Nine teams battled it out on the diamonds at Merritt Central Park, the weekend of September 17 as Pukaist Heat hosted their invitational fastball Tournament.
Nicola Valley First Nations Veterans gives update on planned monument
During a Community Update event on Tuesday, October 11, the NVFNV presented the names that will be inscribed on the monument, gave a history and update on the project, and received thousands of dollars in donations.
Reopening Murray Church
After more than three years of fundraising and construction, the rebuilt Murray Church was opened to the community in a dedication ceremony on Saturday, October 1.
‘Community Connect Day’ at Rotary Park
On Sunday, October 2, Samaritan’s Purse organized a ‘Community Connect Day’ at Rotary Park. Through the event, the non-profit organization aims to uplift the community, furthering their mission to support Merritt after last year’s devastating floods.
Merritt Secondary School walks for MMIWG awareness
The National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) took place on Tuesday, October 4, and saw students of Merritt Secondary School host an awareness walk through downtown Merritt.
