Local youth hockey player assists team in three podium victories
Van Rensburg, a defenceman on the team, has proven himself a force in his recent performances with steadfast defensive play and strong teamwork.
Category: Profiles
Merritt ball hockey team returns in honour of former player
That sport is the best unifier is once again proven by the Lalli and Kang families of Merritt.
Merritt Centennials pick Passmore as new head coach and assistant manager
Looking to build back stronger after a disappointing season last year, the Merritt Centennials announced that they have hired Brian Passmore to replace Curtis Toneff as the team’s assistant general manager and head coach.
Merritt Speedway opening weekend draws crowds
Things got back in gear after the winter in Shulus this weekend, with the Merritt Speedway once again filled with the sounds and sights of the classic community favourite: race day.
Merritt Secondary hands out annual Governor General’s Award
Wainwright’s family watched on as Dave Andersen, vice principal of MSS, handed her the award and congratulated her on years of hard work.
Granite Avenue the namesake of historic mining city
Granite Avenue is named after Granite City, a gold mining city that sat on the banks of the Tulameen River to the southeast of Tulameen and Coalmont.
Local MMIWG2S+ advocate and survivor appearing on international stage
A local Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) survivor and activist is representing Merritt and the Nicola Valley on the international stage, sharing her story of adversity and triumph while wearing the designs of world famous artists.
Diamondvale Mine explosion of 1912 killed seven workers
The gasses that had been lying dormant in the tunnel had now been kicked up with the increased ventilation, and this combined with the coal dust in the air and the open lamp, and set off a series of explosions throughout the tunnels.
Upper Nicola Band begins eighth year of burrowing owl program
Two young burrowing owls were released at Upper Nicola Band’s (UNB) Douglas Lake reserve this past weekend, with the conservation project marking both Earth Day, and the beginning of the initiative’s eighth year in operation.
Merritt Pickleball prepares for outdoor season
Merritt Pickleball is a collection of local players looking to play the beloved sport, connect with their community, and encourage others to join in on the fun tennis/ping pong mix.
Local CIBC branch hosting yard sale fundraiser
With spring well underway, and yard sale season getting into full swing, Merrittonians will have a chance to be thrifty for a cause this weekend with a yard sale fundraiser downtown.
Volunteers hurry hard to keep Merritt Curling Club moving forward
Completely run by its strength of volunteers, the MCC proudly boasts ‘surviving’ on the hard work of its volunteers.
Merritt Secondary student athletes attend BC Winter Games
A trio of Merritt Secondary School student athletes made their presence known last month at the COVID-delayed 2022 BC Winter Games in Vernon, earning a slew of medals in the increasingly popular sport of badminton.
Merritt C1 hockey team has banner year
A local youth hockey team brought home two banners this year as a part of their majorly successful minor hockey season.
‘This helps to centre me,’ says food bank volunteer
Brenda Fahlman first got involved volunteering at the food bank following the devastating wildfire that destroyed the community of Lytton in 2021, when the food bank received such a high volume of donations that a second location, utilizing the Elks Hall, became necessary.
‘Friends’ support local library
The Friends of the Library group checks all the boxes for anyone who wants to volunteer, but is not available for a big commitment.
Nicola Valley Search and Rescue a true community effort
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are the first ones we think of when in crisis. They then often turn towards the skilled group of volunteers that make up the Nicola Valley Search and Rescue (NVASR) to assist them in their mission.
Merritt Herald nominated for Ma Murray community news award
The Merritt Herald is finalist at this year’s Ma Murray awards, an annual newsmedia award ceremony recognizing B.C. and Yukon media, for two special sections supported by the Nicola Valley community.
Merritt cadet core looks to boost numbers, increase community engagement
The Royal Canadian Army Cadets Corps 950 have operated in the Nicola Valley for over a century, but the long-serving cadet core has seen a dip in its membership recently.
Local Indigenous artist’s design featured at Canucks game
When her phone buzzed with the sound of an incoming text message late on Thursday evening, local artist Kayla Phillips could never have guessed the photo that was attached.
