Nicola Valley and District Food Bank acquires new land
The Nicola Valley and District Food Bank is one step closer to establishing a new home in...
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A weekend of high-octane action: Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo returns for 63rd year
The Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds were packed this weekend as dozens of competitors from across the country competed in the 63rd iteration of the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo.
Here’s a tip: Crime Stoppers hosting food-filled fundraiser
Crime Stoppers Merritt and Nicola Valley is hosting a steak dinner fundraiser to help “local law enforcement agencies fight against crime”.
SUTTON: local 4-H club to display projects this rodeo weekend
Hello everyone! Labour Day weekend our 4-H Club will be showing our animals, so come on down to the rodeo grounds.
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.
Jugnauth family wins Merritt Centennials annual golf tournament
A potential Merritt Centennials returnee and his family won the team’s golf tournament fundraiser this past Saturday (August 26) on the greens of the Merritt Golf and Country Club.
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.
Soup Bowl receives donation from Aspen Planers
On August 22, Aspen Planers donated a cheque in the amount of $1,000 to the Soup Bowl program. ...
BC SPCA ramping up staff levels in wildfire affected regions, offering supports to animal owners
As wildfires rage in multiple parts of B.C.’s interior region, an animal care organization is working to quickly assist and relocate affected pets and livestock.
Merritt Legion seeks community participation in upcoming ‘Family Fun Day’
Looking to unite the residents of the Nicola Valley and encourage some old fashioned community connections, Merrit’s Legion Branch 96 is hosting its second annual Family Fun Day at Rotary Park next month.
Merritt Pickleball Club looks to rally the community around the sport
A group of locals is rallying to bring attention to the sport of pickleball, with the Merritt Pickleball Club even having a permanent home on Merritt Avenue.
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.
BRIDGE: fox farms formerly a big business in the Nicola Valley
While the Nicola Valley is well known for it’s farms, one of its lesser known farms were that of fox farms.
PIERCE: watching the arts grow and thrive in Merritt
“I joined the Nicola Valley Arts Council 35 years ago when my three boys were young and I needed to have a creative outlet.”
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.
Nicola Valley Rodeo Parade returning after extended hiatus
The Nicola Valley Rodeo Parade will make its triumphant return to the downtown core this September long weekend, kicking off the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo and reviving the event after four years.
Merritt Girl Guides members collecting donations to local food bank
Three members of the Merritt Girl Guides are doing a school supply and school snack donation drive...
Merritt Marlins U13 boys claim B.C. softball provincials
Merritt shone once again on the provincial sports stage thanks to Merritt’s U13 Marlins boys softball team, who took home gold from provincials this weekend.
Merritt’s visitor information centre sees increase in travellers for first half of 2023
A report to Merritt City Council at its most recent regular meeting shows that the number of visitors stopping in the Nicola Valley is up overall through the first six months of 2023.
The sun was shining and so were the rides: Cruisers host 29th annual Show ‘n’ Shine
Hundreds gathered to take in the rays and the rides at the Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club’s 29th annual Show ‘n’ Shine.
