Backroads remain closed across the Thompson Okanagan region
In a recent press release by BC Gov News, it states backcountry roads closed in October 2021 across the Thompson Okanagan region will remain closed.
by Izaiah Reyes | May 19, 2022
In a recent press release by BC Gov News, it states backcountry roads closed in October 2021 across the Thompson Okanagan region will remain closed.
by Marius Auer | Apr 27, 2022
BC’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy has released an information bulletin advising that helicopter operations to clear debris from local waterways are ongoing, a move they hope will expedite the process of clearing the over 270 pieces of large debris identified in BC’s interior.
by Marius Auer | Apr 25, 2022
With increasing temperatures and debris from November’s flooding creating high concentrations of dust, the City of Merritt, along with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and Interior Health has issued an information bulletin addressing Merrittonians concerns.
by Izaiah Reyes | Apr 11, 2022
The Merritt Fire Department are performing prescribed maintenance burn in accordance with their fuel management program.
by Morgan Hampton | Sep 21, 2021
There are numerous species of trees which may be Culturally Modified, but the most prevalent are Western Red Cedar and Yellow Cedar.
by Morgan Hampton | Sep 21, 2021
Retired professional forester, Jerry Canuel, has spent more than 40 years in BC’s forest industry.
by Morgan Hampton | Sep 21, 2021
Last year, the Herald provided a handy glossary of forestry terms to help people familiarize themselves with some common timber talk. This year, on the heels of a fire season that kicked off in April and became one of the most intense that BC has ever experienced, we are going to provide a glossary of terms related to forest fires.
by Merritt Herald | May 25, 2020
A former stakeholder for Aspen Planers sees the delayed stumpage fees as a band-aid solution.
by Merritt Herald | Jan 29, 2020
The province has announced that it plans to invest more than $450,000 in training and providing work experience to up to 25 British Columbians in the Clearwater, Merritt, South Cariboo and Kamloops areas.
by Merritt Herald | Jul 22, 2016
Premier Christy Clark and other provincial and territorial leaders have written to Prime Minister...
by Merritt Herald | Sep 24, 2015
This article is part of the Herald’s 2015 Forestry Supplement, put out each year to coincide...
by Merritt Herald | Sep 24, 2015
This article is part of the Herald’s 2015 Forestry Supplement, put out each year to coincide...
by Merritt Herald | Sep 24, 2015
This article is part of the Herald’s 2015 Forestry Supplement, put out each year to coincide...
by Merritt Herald | Sep 24, 2015
This article is part of the Herald’s 2015 Forestry Supplement, put out each year to coincide...
by Merritt Herald | Sep 24, 2015
This article is part of the Herald’s 2015 Forestry Supplement, put out each year to coincide...
by Merritt Herald | Sep 18, 2013
With the new Wildfire Management Training Centre facility up and running, training courses are...