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.
by Izaiah Reyes | Feb 1, 2023
The Upper Nicola Band’s Cultural Heritage Department is on its eighth year of releasing burrowing owls into the wild.
by Merritt Herald | Jan 28, 2023
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.
by Merritt Herald | Jan 26, 2023
The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology announced on January 13, that there is a new Chair for the Board of Governors.
by Marius Auer | Jan 17, 2023
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.
by Marius Auer | Jan 11, 2023
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.
by Marius Auer | Jan 4, 2023
Merrittonians looking to get musical need not look any further than the Thompson Nicola Regional Library’s (TNRL) ukulele lending program.
by Izaiah Reyes | Dec 27, 2022
Following the announcement of Teck’s $500,000 support for Earth Rangers initiatives, the conservation group has already confirmed its visit in early 2023.
by Marius Auer | Dec 26, 2022
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.
by Marius Auer | Dec 19, 2022
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.
by Merritt Herald | Dec 19, 2022
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.
by Izaiah Reyes | Dec 15, 2022
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.
by Marius Auer | Dec 9, 2022
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.
by Marius Auer | Dec 7, 2022
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.
by Merritt Herald | Nov 30, 2022
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.
by Merritt Herald | Nov 23, 2022
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.
by Izaiah Reyes | Nov 18, 2022
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.
by Izaiah Reyes | Nov 14, 2022
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.
by Marius Auer | Nov 9, 2022
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.
by Merritt Herald | Nov 7, 2022
With people coming in until it was time to close, the grads were able to guarantee a prom venue for June.
by Izaiah Reyes | Nov 4, 2022
‘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.