The return of the Nicola Nordic Ski Club’s annual Chili Sunday event did not disappoint, bringing back action packed skiing fun, coupled with homemade chili, and a chance to socialize for local skiers.
The City of Merritt will soon apply for flood mitigation funding towards its $165-million diking and flood protection plan, by way of a billion dollar federal program that has reopened for applications.
A photo contest is being hosted from January 2 to Mar 30, 2023. People are invited to submit photos of them enjoying the many wonderful winter activities the Nicola Valley has to offer.
Celebrating a major milestone this year, Nicola Valley Search and Rescue (NVSAR) will open the doors to its mobile command vehicle, and invite the public to learn more about the vital services they offer.
Seniors in the community are benefiting from a snow removal service, operated by Interior Community Services (ICS) through United Way, amidst a cold snap that has seen plenty of snowfall.
Following the announcement of Teck’s $500,000 support for Earth Rangers initiatives, the conservation group has already confirmed its visit in early 2023.
The First Nations Drinking Water Settlement announces that its open claims period has now been extended to March 7, 2023.
The Light-Up Parade is a staple of Country Christmas Week, and over 40 floats registered for its triumphant return last Friday.
Merrittonians will be treated to a live music performance at the Country Music Hall of Honour downtown.
The parade looks to shake things up by introducing a different route.
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Highway 5 from Hope to Merritt. According to the notice, accumulations of 15 to 20 centimetres are possible, with the heavy snow expected to bring limited visibility.
Merritt Country Christmas Week’s Community Tree Light-up event has been canceled as a precaution to the increase in police activity this past week.
The Merritt Snowmobile Club is gearing up for a fun winter on the trails, and looks to recruit new members to join in on the action.
Merritt Country Christmas Week, the iconic community-wide week of holiday festivities, is back and better than ever after a two year hiatus.
Just an hour away from Merritt and 10 minutes away from Ashcroft lies a very unique accommodation for men and women who serve in uniform.
Award winning Canadian Naturalists and Photographers, Dr. Sonya Richmond and research partner, Sean Morton, made a stop in the Nicola Valley on their way, presenting their findings and experiences on the trail for two nights at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) lecture theatre.
With winter just around the corner, and snow already covering the Nicola Valley, a number of local organizations gathered to distribute donated winter clothing to at-risk and in need individuals in the community.
Team members volunteered their time to assist a Phase 4 resident, still displaced from her home, in removing the large amounts of flood debris in the house’s crawl space.
The Herald spoke to Goetz to get his thoughts on the flooding event, how the new elected officials are dealing with its impact, and what he plans to do to commemorate its one year anniversary.
The Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) announced that, effective October 14, 2022, it has become the owner of Tunkwa Lake Resort Ltd.
