City of Merritt gets $2M to build dike along Coldwater River
The City of Merritt is receiving $2,000,000 to help fund a 200-metre dike along the Coldwater River near Claybanks RV Park.
Category: Funding
B.C. government aware of significant dike problems before 2021 flood, report says
A new report claims the City of Merritt and officials with the British Columbia government were...
Province offers Disaster Financial Assistance to wildfire-affected communities
Local governments and First Nations that have been affected by wildfires this season are eligible to request Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA).
Voght Street improvements getting started next week, traffic delays expected
Long awaited upgrades to a stretch of Voght Street from Blackwell Avenue to River Ranch Road will get underway next week.
Nicola Valley residents invited to apply for Neighbourhood Small Grants
Nicola Valley residents are eligible to apply for a regional grant that looks to increase neighbourly connections in a variety of community driven ways.
Brian Dougherty rides again for cancer research
For rider Brian Dougherty, this end of August is all about cycling for a good cause. Brian...
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.
Provincial grants benefit elder abuse reduction initiatives
New provincial funding will benefit two B.C. nonprofits working to reduce and prevent abuse against elders and adults.
Voght Park track rebuild underway, city exploring polymer options
Rebuilding of Merritt’s athletic track is well underway, with a number of improvements coming for track and field users following the destruction of the original six-lane oblong track during the November 2021 flooding event.
B.C. government adds more funding to aid communities’ emergency plans
First Nations’ communities and local governments are receiving additional funding from the B.C....
City council passes resolution on flood mitigation funding
On July 25, the City of Merritt approved a resolution for a grant funding stream to cover up $2...
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.
Alex DiGiacomo is cycling for a good cause
Dr. Alex DiGiacomo will start her 6,000 cycling journey from Kitsilano Beach, in Vancouver on July 22 and will cycle her way to Merritt on July 23, where she will also stay for the night.
B.C. to provide nearly $6 million for search-and-rescue groups
The B.C. government announced a funding of approximately $6 million towards ground search and rescue groups and BC Search and Rescue Association to help them cover equipment and training activities.
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.
New provincial funding will see Merritt implement residential water metering
New funding from the provincial government will soon allow the City of Merritt to install a residential water metering system, a move both the city and province said will conserve water and protect vital infrastructure systems.
Save on Foods fundraiser bolsters local food bank operations
The Nicola Valley and District Food Bank recently received a $1,540 donation from Save On Foods, the proceeds of this year’s Share it Forward campaign.
Local bands receive provincial climate adaptation funding
The provincial government has announced that it will provide funding for nine community risk-reduction and climate-adaptation projects throughout B.C., including a six figure project in the Nicola Valley.
Province to fund replacement of Middlesboro Bridge, completion set for 2025
The City of Merritt is receiving more than $10 million in funding that will allow for the construction of a new Middlesboro Bridge, one built to withstand high water flow such as the rates seen during the November 2021 flooding event that destroyed the original bridge on Voght Street.
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.
