New grant looks to stamp out student hunger in Merritt schools
SD58 has received a six-figure grant to battle food insecurity within schools.
Category: Education
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology celebrates 40 years in Merritt
The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) is home to over 1,700 students across all its...
Nicola Valley Fall Fair returns: a celebration of agriculture and community spirit
Continuing to build its post COVID-19 pandemic restriction return, the Nicola Valley Fall Fair will hold its annual exhibition this week once again.
Province increases funding for post-secondary graduate scholarships
The provincial government is investing more than $15 million in graduate scholarships over three years, including funding scholarships of nearby schools like Kamloops’ Thompson Rivers University.
Police reminding paddle boarders to carry life saving equipment
Kelowna’s Regional RCMP is reminding lake goers to paddle by the rules this summer – a reminder stemming from Lake Okanagan, but extending to all water users in B.C.
Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly acquires historic City of Merritt courthouse
Looking to connect the community and provide a culturally safe environment, the Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly (CNA) has acquired the historic City of Merritt courthouse and will renovate it to house some of their programming.
Provincial writing award presented by former Lieutenant Governor and Nicola Valley resident
The 40th annual award was presented by former Lieutenant Governor and long time Nicola Valley resident, Judith Guichon, at the BCHF’s conference in Princeton, B.C.
Asthma Education Day Camps offering travel subsidy for Merritt youth
Looking to make kids breathe a sigh of relief, the BC Lung Foundation is kicking off its new Asthma Education Day Camp, called “Breathe 1-2-3,” designed especially for kids aged eight to ten who live with asthma.
From Boy Scouts to the Canadian Air Force: Merritt Airman Jim Hardy
Growing up, Jim Hardy was a member of the local boy scouts, was an actor in the MSS’s version of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, was the captain of his midget hockey team and led his team to a championship, and was also a proficient baseball player.
Supersized Plants! – giant hogweed versus cow parsnip
You’ve likely found yourself scratching your head, looking at an enormous plant wondering, “is this the giant hogweed I’ve heard so much about?”
Trades and apprenticeship opportunities expanded with new funding
The provincial government is providing a funding boost to a number of organizations that support people entering the trades and help them to complete their apprenticeships.
Logan Lake grad of 2023: a mix of gladness and sadness
On Friday, June 4, 2023, parents, step-parents, grandmas, grandpas, friends and acquaintances all gathered in the Logan Lake Elementary Secondary School (LLESS) gym to honour and celebrate the graduation of a group of students who have, for the most part, been together since Kindergarten.
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.
Literacy Merritt and Nicola Valley offers summer fun for all ages
Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley will continue to offer both its Active Stories and Explore Art Literacy programming free-of-charge for children ages four to six, and there are several activities for families to join in on.
SCIDES celebrates grad with hybrid ceremony
Highlighting student success locally and across the province, Merritt’s own distance education school hosted a sunny outdoor ceremony to celebrate their class of 2023.
Panthers take home eighth from second consecutive golf provincials appearance
The Merritt Secondary School (MSS) Panthers golf team recently returned from its second consecutive provincial tournament appearance, landing in the top ten and bringing pride to the community.
Alzheimer Society encourages preparedness as summer heat approaches
As the Nicola Valley braces for another hot summer and the potential climate emergencies that come with it, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is reminding people that community members suffering from dementia are more vulnerable than others and need support.
Indigenous History Month an opportunity for learning and reflection
It takes more than one month to familiarize oneself with a nation’s culture and history, but National Indigenous History Month is a good start for those who want to learn about how Canada’s Indigenous population persevered through centuries of colonialism.
Pizza with a Cop draws large crowds, community engagement
It’s easy to get involved in keeping your community safe, and one program that has lowered the threshold even more since its inception in Merritt last year is Coffee with a Cop.
NVIT awards more than $30,000 in awards between two campuses
During two recent award ceremonies at its Merritt and Burnaby campuses, the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology divvied up more than $30,000 in scholarships and bursaries between 40 of its students.
