Residents reminded of recycling requirements
Although there are many different types of recycling, the CRP can only accept paper products, cardboard products, hard plastic products, and metal products.
Category: Environment
Merritt Library to host author of latest TNRL book club pick
The memoir, titled Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest, details the world-leading expert’s of scientific discovery, family, and grief.
Forestry protesters continue to seek issuance of new cutting permits
For the fifth week in a row, employees and contractors with Aspen Planers gathered to rally community support for the city’s largest employer, who said this week it still has not received a new cutting permit from the Ministry of Forests.
City of Merritt talks flooding preparedness as freshet nears
As spring fast approaches, residents of Merritt know that so too does the annual flooding season. Warmer temperatures and resulting snow melt can produce large amounts of runoff in a short period of time.
Interior Health issues warning amidst rising avalanche deaths
With avalanche season in the province only about halfway through, and B.C. finds itself already having eclipsed the 10-year average for avalanche deaths.
Forestry workers gather downtown to protest cutting permit delays
Two weeks after their first demonstration and no new cutting permits later, Aspen Planers employees and local forestry contractors gathered once again today to deliver their message to the Ministry of Forest: “free the permits!”
Workers protest amidst forestry permitting delays
Employees of Aspen Planers in Merritt, along with local forestry contractors, are gathering at the Ministry of Forests’ Cascades Natural Resource District office on Airport Road, protesting what they see as a lack of action by the provincial government on the approval of local cutting permits.
Merritt receives $2 million dike funding
The Province of B.C. just announced that the city will receive a $2 million fund to begin work on diking along the Coldwater River.
Birds of a feather
On Saturday January 14, members of NatureKids BC Merritt Chapter met up for their second annual Kids Winter Bird Count.
Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla from Merritt to Hope
A snowfall warning has been issued for the stretch of Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Hope for tonight, February 3.
Aspen Planers reopens amidst cutting permit uncertainty
Aspen Planers has announced that it will restart its Merritt mill, which has been closed since early December due to a lack of approved cutting permits, for an undetermined amount of time.
Merritt applies for Disaster Mitigation funding
The City of Merritt will soon apply for flood mitigation funding towards its $165-million diking and flood protection plan, by way of a billion dollar federal program that has reopened for applications.
Tourism Nicola Valley hosts a winter photo contest
A photo contest is being hosted from January 2 to Mar 30, 2023. People are invited to submit photos of them enjoying the many wonderful winter activities the Nicola Valley has to offer.
Arctic air to bring lower than average temperatures
Environment Canada is warning British Columbia residents to prepare for a cold spell beginning on Friday, January 26, and extending into late next week.
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.
Extreme Cold Warning issued for Merritt and area
An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for a large part of B.C.’s interior, including Merritt and the Nicola Valley.
Province urges residents to prepare as cold snap hits
Families and individuals are urged to prepare for the well below freezing weather by taking steps to mitigate their risk of temperature related injuries and travel related mishaps.
Snowfall warning issued for area highways
A snowfall warning has been issued for the stretch of Highway 5 between Merritt and Hope, and Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton, via Allison Pass.
Work stoppage ends at HVC following safety shut down
Union workers at Highland Valley Copper (HVC) mine are back to work this morning following a safety stand down yesterday.
Award winning naturalists recounts experience in Merritt
Award winning Canadian Naturalists and Photographers, Dr. Sonya Richmond and research partner, Sean Morton, made a stop in the Nicola Valley on their way, presenting their findings and experiences on the trail for two nights at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) lecture theatre.
