Upper Nicola does burrowing owl presentation for naturalist society
The Upper Nicola Band’s Cultural Heritage Department is on its eighth year of releasing burrowing owls into the wild.
Category: Education
Grads raise funds through bottle drive
The grad committee came up with the idea of a bottle drive during their December meeting and have been planning and advertising for it since then.
NVIT introduces new Chair
The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology announced on January 13, that there is a new Chair for the Board of Governors.
Leadership Changes in SD58
A new year brings along new changes, and 2023 is no exception to that rule for School District 58, who made changes to their leadership teams at a number of Merritt schools.
Family Literacy Week returning to the Nicola Valley
A number of local organizations are teaming up to bring a week of fun, excitement, and new literary skills to residents of the Nicola Valley.
TNRL launches ukulele lending program
Merrittonians looking to get musical need not look any further than the Thompson Nicola Regional Library’s (TNRL) ukulele lending program.
Earth Rangers to visit local elementary schools in the valley
Following the announcement of Teck’s $500,000 support for Earth Rangers initiatives, the conservation group has already confirmed its visit in early 2023.
Local Parent Advisory Councils receive funding
Six local Parent Advisory Councils (PAC) in Merritt will receive funding from the provincial government to purchase equipment, fund activities, and put on extracurricular events.
A call for a SLO program suspension
The BC Human Rights Commissioner is calling for an end to the use of liaison officers in BC schools, recommending the School Liaison Officer (SLO) programs be suspended unless school districts can show a clear evidence-based need for the program that can’t be met through other civilian services.
A film screening at MSS
On Friday, December 9, Merritt got to experience the screening of a new movie, ‘Bones and Crows’. With two different showings at Merritt Secondary School (MSS), high school students and the viewing public both had opportunities to watch the movie in the school gym.
Literacy Merritt brings back the ‘Active Stories’ program
Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society brings back their ‘Active Stories’ program for this school year. The program encourages the development of movement skills, improvisation, creativity, and early literacy skills among young students in the Nicola Valley.
Merritt CPO looks to put the ‘community’ in community policing with engagement events
The Merritt RCMP and Community Policing Office (CPO) are often seen working hand in hand, and the community engagement sessions held over the past two weeks were no exception.
Aboriginal Head Start hosts an open house in the Nicola Valley
Merritt’s own Aboriginal Head Start program participated in the province-wide open house initiative this past weekend, welcoming residents of the Nicola Valley in to learn more about their programs and approach to early childhood education.
MSS hosts Cold Weather Shelter Clothing Drive
In 2019, Merritt Secondary School (MSS) teacher Shelly Moorehead began the Cold Weather Shelter Clothing Drive for grads to give back to the community. This year, the tradition continues with the 2023 Grad Class is beginning the drive.
MSS Teen-to-Teen Gift Drive returns
At MSS the Teen-to-Teen Gift Drive is back after COVID-19! Starting last week, students at MSS are being asked to bring a gift to donate to their C block class.
Merrittonian wins award for youth support work
After suffering from addiction and being taken away from her family, Cherokee Bent turned a new leaf, dedicating her time and energy to help others that were in similar situations as her.
NVIT President Ken Tourand signs a 5-year Extension
NVIT is excited to announce a 5-year contract extension for President Ken Tourand. The NVIT Board of Governors has confirmed the new contract will see Tourand continue as President and CEO of NVIT until October 2027.
Forestry council career fair at NVIT
With B.C. facing an unemployment rate of 8.7 percent, a number that has climbed steadily since the beginning of the pandemic, a number of organizations and businesses are actively working to recruit and employ a new workforce.
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.
Interior Health hosts ‘Tobacco & Vaping’ poster contest
‘Take a Breath: Teen Voices on Tobacco & Vaping’ is a contest that invites youth living in the Interior Region to create engaging posters to tackle the subject of smoking and vaping.
