Gallery: ‘100 Drums’ celebration at Shulus Arbor
A sense of community was on full display on Saturday, September 18, through the 100 Drums celebration.
Category: Outdoors
Garlic Festival coming back to Lower Nicola
The Lower Nicola Community Association is looking to spice things up once again, with the organization bringing back its annual Lower Nicola Garlic Festival event.
FireSmart resources still available
With the BC Wildfire Service recently announcing their prediction of a more wildfire intensive September than usual, the City of Merritt is reminding homeowners of an available resource to increase the wildfire resiliency of their properties.
Merritt forester named new BCFNFC CEO
The BC First Nations Forestry Council (BCFNFC) recently found its newest CEO in Merritt man Lennard Joe, a Registered Professional Forester with more than 30 years of experience in natural resource management and consulting.
BC Community Forest Association’s annual conference returns this year
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the past few years had gone without the in person conference but this year, BCCFA is happy to host an in-person conference once again.
Construction to cause traffic delays on Highway 1
Due to the need for more complex construction work on Highway 1 between Golden and Castle Junction, a full closure of this stretch will be done from noon on Sept. 26, 2022, until 6 a.m. on Dec. 1.
100 Drums celebration at Shulus
The sense of community will be in full display on Saturday, September 18, through the 100 Drums celebration.
Volunteers clean the Rotary Bike Skills Park
Breathebikes, in collaboration with he Merritt Mountain Biking Association, have organized a ‘Bike Work Party’ where riders ages 12 – 18 are invited to help clean up the park.
2022 National Forest Week
With National Forest Week quickly approaching, the committee is promoting education and awareness about an industry that is at the core of the Nicola Valley.
Merritt Snowmobile Club upgrades trails for new season
The Merritt Snowmobile Club (MSC) is gearing up for another season on the trails this winter, and a number of recent donations and upgrades will make life easier for volunteers and trail users alike.
Merritt records low human-wildlife conflicts over summer
The Nicola Valley has seen little bear activity or human conflict with wildlife in general this season, and
Merritt Conservation Officer Service is encouraging locals to keep playing their important role.
Wildfire season extends to September
As warm and dry conditions are expected to persist throughout the month of September, the provincial government and the British Columbia Wildfire Service (BCWS) are reminding British Columbians to stay Firesmart and remain alert of the threat of wildfires.
Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo returns to Merritt
Labour Day has been a weekend circled in many Merritonians’ calendars. It has been a long standing tradition by the community to visit the Rodeo Grounds during this long weekend in September for the fun filled Pro Rodeo the organization hosts.
Rodeo Dance honours late pro bull rider
The dance is back for the first time since 2019, and brings back the live music, large dancefloor, and flashing lights of past years.
Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast for Labour Day Weekend
The Rotary Club of Merritt will be serving up breakfast favourites to kickstart Merrittonians’ Pro Rodeo weekend, with the local service club offering a pancake breakfast at downtown’s Spirit Square.
The revival of the Labour Day Street Market
For as long as many locals can remember, the Labour Day Street Market has been an event that was missing during the long weekend’s lineup of events and festivities. Luckily, an active group of residents have volunteered this year to revive the old event.
Doug James Band kicks off Labour Day weekend in Spirit Square
The Labour Day weekend is shaping up to be a busy time in Merritt and it all begins Friday night with local group the Doug James Band performing in Spirit Square.
Merritt Community Policing Office seeks Speed Watch program volunteers
The Merritt Community Policing Office (CPO) is seeking the public’s assistance in getting drivers to obey speed limits, and reminding everyone to obey school zones as the first day back to school creeps up. Offering a number of community safety programs, the CPO is focused on keeping commuters of all ages safe.
Merritt Fire and Rescue Department puts out fire along Voght Street
The Merritt Fire and Rescue Department (MFRD) responded to a small fire near a walking path in the afternoon hours of August 22, extinguishing the blaze quickly and preventing any damage to the homes surrounding the area.
Merritt Otters show pool of talent at provincials
The local club saw members, Tenley Post and Paige Asselstine, place in the top three for multiple events at the provincial tournament in Kamloops the weekend of August 19.
