Council announces Economic Development Committee members
Nine members of the public and two councillors were named to the new economic committee.
Category: Business
Preston Customs Autobody and Paint customizes vehicles into “works of art”
Our latest local business profile features Preston Customs Autobody and Paint.
Purr-fect Paws thriving in new Logan Lake location
Owner Melanie Whittaker has more than a decade’s worth of experience with pets after running a pet care and dog walking business prior to making the move to Logan Lake.
More than 35 years experience at Don Loewen Leather Craft
Don Loewen, the creative hands and mind behind Don Loewen Leather Craft, was born into a cowboying family in Merritt. Although his family moved around all over the province, he grew up in the Nicola Valley, a place he has always felt was home.
Eye Nail it Sugar Beauty continues to grow
Beginning in the industry more than 30 years ago, Michelle Bacon has taken the time to advance her education and add new disciplines to her repertoire.
TC Hair Medspa focuses on natural products
TC Hair Medspa is a full-service salon and spa which offers waxing, laser hair removal, body piercing, microblading, haircut and styling and more. Since opening in May of this year, TC’s 8-person team has been providing quality beauty services to the people of the Nicola Valley.
Merritt CAO Hildebrand joins final council meeting
The outgoing CAO enjoyed his short, but successful stay in Merritt.
Athlete’s Stage a one-stop-shop for sporting goods
Vanessa and Sydney van Rensburg are passionate about sports, and have brought their big world experience to small town Merritt
Plenty of business relaxations coming to Merritt
Council is all for the relaxation of business bylaws that will be in place, including waving fees and utilizing city property.
Nicola Mining active in making improvements
As part of Mining Month, The Herald looks at the past, and future, of Nicola Mining.
New measures to alleviate issues for truck drivers
In a BC press release, truck drivers were singled out as being an important part of the supply chain for everyone in these difficult times.
Task force aims to restabilize B.C. economy
An economic task force is being established.
Aspen Planers closed indefinitely
Aspen Planers has closed the doors on their Interior operations, at least for the time being.
Airport Committee brings up top concerns
The committee touched on hopes for airport improvement, and also outlined some of the major concerns affecting the efficiency and usability of the airport.
Potential for paver plant to come to Merritt
Barkman Concrete may be looking to set up shop in the City of Merritt.
LNIB partnering for new power line
It’s set to be the first in Canada to be built, owned, operated and maintained by a First Nations community.
Relocation of dog park sent to back burner
The dog park relocation will be discussed at a later date.
Indigenous Centre of Excellence in Sustainable and Green Energy
NVIT is launching a Renewable Energies Technology Program in partnership with Fanshawe College, a...
WorkBC survey hopes to help with downturn of forestry sector
While the minimum threshold was 100 survey responses, Merritt submitted far and above this number, completing 561 in total.
In-kind use of Civic Centre a hot topic at grant in aid meeting
Council approved $45,749.29 in grant requests.
