Rockin River cancels festival in 2023
A recent announcement by the Rockin River organization stated that it will not proceed with the festival in 2023, leaving Merritt again without it’s beloved summer event.
by Izaiah Reyes | Jan 28, 2023
A recent announcement by the Rockin River organization stated that it will not proceed with the festival in 2023, leaving Merritt again without it’s beloved summer event.
by Izaiah Reyes | Jan 27, 2023
Fresh off her championship run in Sweden, Gracie Graham, a defenceman for U18 Women’s Team Canada hockey team, caught up with the Herald and shared her thoughts about the experience.
by Izaiah Reyes | Jan 26, 2023
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.
by Izaiah Reyes | Jan 26, 2023
The Nicola Valley Skate Club ended 2022 with their younger members, hosting the ‘Elements’ competition.
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 Izaiah Reyes | Jan 25, 2023
On December 4, 2022, the Merritt Bowling Centre hosted the Interior Trials. The series of 10 games helped form the groups that will represent the local bowling centre for the upcoming Inter City A and B Championships.
by Marius Auer | Jan 25, 2023
The Nicola Valley and District Food Bank are partnering up with a local grocery store to collect donations of frozen goods amidst an unexpected downturn in donations, coupled with an increase in the food bank’s client base.
by Merritt Herald | Jan 24, 2023
While waiting roughly an hour for the highway to reopen from avalanche prevention work, Merritt’s U9 minor hockey team and parents made the most of the situation by hosting an impromptu hockey game.
by Marius Auer | Jan 20, 2023
The team hit the road for a game in Salmon Arm against the Silverbacks on Friday, winning 5-4, before taking a 6-4 loss at home to the West Kelowna Warriors during Family Literacy Night.
by Merritt Herald | Jan 13, 2023
Last weekend the Panthers Senior Girls Basketball team hosted the Eagles’ Perch Invitational. This was a five team tournament with many talented players.
by Izaiah Reyes | Jan 13, 2023
The different Indigenous social groups in the Nicola Valley will be collaborating for an Indigenous ice fishing event.
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 | Dec 26, 2022
Kelowna RCMP have confirmed new details following a fatal passenger bus crash on Highway 97C last night (December 24).
by Izaiah Reyes | Dec 22, 2022
The Community Christmas Dinner took place on Wednesday, December 14. This marks the return of the annual community event after the fires, floods, and the COVID 19 pandemic.
by Izaiah Reyes | Dec 16, 2022
The third annual Christmas dinner invites people to order someone else a meal for Christmas. For $30, a person can buy someone a dinner meal for Christmas day, which will be delivered by volunteers on their behalf.
by Marius Auer | Dec 16, 2022
The second night of hockey action in Merritt, Saturday’s Teddy Bear Toss night, saw a shift in momentum for the Merritt Centennials.
by Merritt Herald | Dec 15, 2022
Merritt Secondary School is hosting their first talent show since COVID-19! On Friday, December 16, during D block, MSS will be hosting a talent show for all students to attend before winter break.
by Merritt Herald | Dec 13, 2022
On November 26, curlers gathered to play in the annual Turkey Spiel, with turkeys, chickens, and eggs up for grabs for winning teams.
by Izaiah Reyes | Dec 12, 2022
Beginning on Monday, December 5, and running through until Tuesday, December 20, SCFSS will be giving away prizes to one lucky participant each day.
by Marius Auer | Dec 9, 2022
The Merritt Transit System’s annual Christmas Light Tour is back this year, rolling through town after a two year hiatus.