Tips on preparing home appliances for floods
The Herald had the opportunity to speak with Fenwick and discuss Technical Safety B.C.’s tips on handling electrical and gas appliances both pre and post flooding.
Category: Lifestyles
BC pollinators receive new funding from the Province
The Province of BC looks to support local honey producers, bees and keepers alike, by announcing a new round of funding through their Bee BC program, supporting BC’s hard working pollinators.
Province pauses plans for Royal British Columbia Museum
The Province is halting plans announced last month to rebuild the Royal British Columbia Museum (RBCM).
MSS produces pride magazine
Students of Merritt Secondary School (MSS) are showing their creative side this Pride Month, celebrating the occasion and their students in the LGBTQ2S+ community by producing a magazine compiled of their art.
The Year of 21’ as told by a Coquihalla Coyote
John Henry Ramsey created the song “The Year of 21” as a dedication to the cities who suffered from fires and floods in BC.
Reopening a community landmark
This upcoming Easter Sunday will be the first service held that will be open to the public since the Murray Church was burned down in 2019.
An atmosphere of positivity and passion at Planet Hair
Planet Hair has been a staple in the community for over 26 years but will soon be closing as the building has been sold to Interior Community Services.
Christian organization provides free clean-up service in Merritt
Christian Aid Ministries have decided to lend a helping hand to Merritt by sending over a crew willing to work on residents’ flood-affected yards for free.
New dog park opens in Collettville
A temporary dog park was opened to the public on Thursday, March 31. Local residents now have an area for their four legged family members to roam after the previous park was claimed by last year’s flood.
Royal Inland Hospital receives $2.5 million from Teck
Teck Resources Limited and the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation announced today a $2.5 million dollar contribution to aid in the development of the hospital’s new emergency department.
‘Fairy Godmother’ program helps fund graduating students
The program has been a staple of MSS graduation for over ten years.
Veteran honoured with First Poppy
The poppy campaign has now kicked off in Merritt, on its 100th anniversary.
ASK MERRITT: What to you is the best thing about small business?
In celebration of Small Business Week, the Herald asked some local business owners their favourite part about being their own boss.
Gallery shows off Merritt’s beauty
This is the final weekend to go see the Nicola Valley Art Gallery’s latest show, ‘Merritt Naturally’.
Local painter reflects on wildfire season through art
The Escape is an oil painting by local artist Cassandra Dolen. Dolen took the distress and uncertainty Merritt, and many other communities in the Interior, faced during this past summer’s intense wildfire season and channeled it into art.
NatureKids explore Coldwater River
Research shows that kids become happier, healthier, and more focused when outdoors, according to Nicola Valley NatureKids Co-leader Sarah Desrosiers.
Category 2 and 3 fires now permitted in Kamloops Fire Centre
With wet and cool weather patterns having recently moved into the area, category 2 and 3 fires are now permitted in the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes Merritt.
Merritt butcher celebrates golden anniversary
Swiss Master Butcher Othmar Vohringer will be celebrating 50 years behind the butcher block this October, with no intention of hanging up his butcher’s coat just yet.
New outdoor space brings serenity to MSS
A recently completed space at Merritt Secondary School is there to give any student peace of mind, in a variety of different fashions.
First snowfall of the season falls on Connector
The Highway 97C Connector between Merritt and Kelowna saw its first bit of the white stuff on the morning of Sept. 15.
