Merritt byelection: Candidate Yvette Baxter interview highlight video
An addendum to Yvette Baxter’s introduction article; hear your candidate’s words from...
Category: Municipal Politics
TEGART: Relief urgently needed for B.C. farmers
Time and time again, our BC United Caucus has voiced concerns about British Columbians grappling...
ALBAS: Deficits not helpful in battling inflation
Last fall, the federal government released an economic update presented by Finance Minister...
TEGART: grieving the loss of a local leader and ‘bright light’
What a shock and utter tragedy to have recently lost Merritt councillor Claire Newman in such a devastating fashion. Like many of you, I was left reeling by the news that she died in an apparent hit-and-run near Valemount, enroute to visit family.
Mayor Goetz looks forward to 2023
After an action packed first few months in office, Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz is reflecting on the start of his term, and looking forward to a new year ahead.
Letters: “Advice from an incumbent Councillor”
If successful, you will be in a position to determine policies that impact the residents of the entire city – not just the vocal few who shout the loudest, not just the influential few, not just the most eloquent, not just your friends. Your decisions impact the entire community.
Get to know the candidates: Mike Goetz
The Herald sent out some questions to the four candidates running for Mayor: Mike Bhangu, Tony Luck, Mike Goetz, and Linda Brown.
Get to know the candidates: Mike Bhangu
The Herald sent out some questions to the four candidates running for Mayor: Mike Bhangu, Tony Luck, Mike Goetz, and Linda Brown.
Luck: “We want a cleaner community.”
City of Merritt Councillor Tony Luck looks to renew Merrittonian’s sense of community pride by finding ways to incentivize upkeep and tidiness of properties.
LETTER: How to get a seat at the Merritt City Council table
Editor, This is part two of an earlier Public Service Announcement, regarding the upcoming Merritt...
Federal Minister visits flood affected locals
On Sunday, March 13, the Federal Minister of Emergency Preparedness, Bill Blair, paid a visit to Merritt to meet with the City Council and visit some of the individuals who were affected by the November 2021 floods.
Luck: “We need money to get this thing done.”
Hundreds of residents remain displaced, and while the City is working to repair infrastructure and return people to their homes, Councillor Tony Luck said that much of the work is now dependent on government funding.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Possible developments may be ignoring Merritt’s OCP
Steve Rose wonders if Spring Bank and Forksdale Avenue are the right sites for proposed new developments.
TEGART: A future vision for Merritt
Last month the City of Merritt invited Nicola Valley residents to participate in the WorkBC...
BROWN: Cemetery restoration alive and well
I would like to respond to the Letter to the Editor in the Jan. 16 edition of the Merritt...
Merrittonians weigh in on city hall
Dear Editor, I have been following the interminable and protracted foibles of this council since...
Intimidation the root of trouble at city hall
Dear Editor, With regard to the alleged incident involving Coun. Kroeker and the mayor’s husband,...
