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).
Category: Regional District
Greg Lowis to depart City of Merritt for Thompson Nicola Regional District
The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has announced that Merritt’s Director of Corporate Services Greg Lowis has been hired as their general manager of corporate and legislative services.
Poorly visible address signs can delay emergency response say Merritt first responders
Merritt first responders are reminding Nicola Valley residents to ensure their address signs are clearly visible from the public roadway, following a number of cases where lack of visibility slowed response time.
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....
TNRD announces temporary interruption for recycled paper and packaging collection
The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has announced a temporary suspension on the collection of residential packaging and paper effective this Monday, July 3, due to hauling supply shortages.
Kittens found in wood waste crib by Lower Nicola Eco-Depot staff
It was a happy ending for a bundle of kittens that were found at the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Eco-Depot waste facility in Lower Nicola, as the found felines will soon find their forever home.
TNRD says taxation error on some Nicola Valley properties being fixed
The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is advising property owners in some areas of the Nicola Valley of a possible error on their property tax notices in relation to fire protection services.
Dance studio closer to new portable floor with TNRD donation
The donation totaled $2,000, with $1,000 coming from each of the directors’ discretionary fund.
Friends of the Library hosting new community talk
Continuing their series of library based events after the success of the recent Newcomers’ Tea, Merritt’s Friends of the Library will soon host a community conversation with speakers on wildflowers, invasive plants, and composting, as well as an opportunity for open discussion.
City council to decide use of provincial surplus windfall
The City of Merritt has received more than $2 million as a one-time payment as part of the $1 billion the provincial government is sending to municipalities from its $5.7 billion surplus.
Upgrades to Lower Nicola’s Smith Pioneer Park continue
It’s all fun and games, and some construction, as Smith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola continues to receive infrastructure upgrades thanks to federal funding.
Aberdeen Mine Road to revert back to Aberdeen Road, says TNRD
Following public outreach that lead to residents overwhelmingly supporting its original name, Aberdeen Mine Road in Lower Nicola will revert back to Aberdeen Road.
TNRD directors approve new financial plan
Per the requirements set out in B.C.’s Community Charter, the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has announced its board of directors passed the regional district’s latest budget yesterday (March 30) ahead of today’s deadline.
City gets emergency support services funding boost
The provincial government is granting 57 First Nations and local governments, including the City of Merritt, a total of $2.2 million dollars to improve and modernize emergency support services (ESS) for those displaced by emergencies.
Province announces investment in B.C. public libraries
Public libraries in many communities throughout B.C., including Merritt’s Thompson Nicola Regional Library (TNRL) branch, will benefit from $45 million in provincial funding following an announcement by the province.
Residents reminded of recycling requirements
Although there are many different types of recycling, the CRP can only accept paper products, cardboard products, hard plastic products, and metal products.
TNRD seeking feedback on Lower Nicola road name
Following negative feedback on the name change of a well-known road in Lower Nicola, the Thompson Nicola Regional District is seeking further public input from TNRD Area ‘M’ residents living along what is now technically known as Aberdeen Mine Road.
Merritt extends fire services agreement with TNRD
At their recent regular meeting, Merritt City Council voted unanimously to extend that agreement under new terms after a TNRD Fire Services Review showed that the City of Merritt was being underfunded compared to other jurisdictions in the TNRD.
Nicola Valley Rodeo Association upgrades their grounds
A total amount of $570,000 combined from both the Province and TNRD is being used to fund the upgrades of the rodeo grounds.
TNRD releases nomination packages for upcoming elections
The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has released the nomination packages needed to run for the position of Area Director.
