Merritt launches FireSmart rebate program
The City of Merritt is partnering with Community Resiliency Investment Program to launch a FireSmart rebate program.
by Izaiah Reyes | May 23, 2022
The City of Merritt is partnering with Community Resiliency Investment Program to launch a FireSmart rebate program.
by Merritt Herald | May 23, 2022
“This Tulip is an inspiration! If it can do it so, can we!”
by Merritt Herald | May 21, 2022
COVID-19 has inevitably negatively affected the fight against HIV / AIDS, TB and malaria. 22% less HIV testing and significant increase in TB and malaria deaths.
by Izaiah Reyes | May 20, 2022
A proud moment for the MSS Panthers as track athlete, Michaela Nicholls has set the new 400m dash record time.
by Marius Auer | May 20, 2022
With temperatures increasing and the winter thaw well underway throughout the Nicola Valley, Merrittonians are reminded to do their part in being “bear aware.”
by Izaiah Reyes | May 20, 2022
With the Victoria Day coming up, travelers are reminded to follow speed limits if they are planning to go on a road trip.
by Izaiah Reyes | May 20, 2022
Highway 8 from Merritt to Spences Bridge was one of the roadways that was hit hard by the flooding event back in November 2021. As of now, there is still no access to the highway but a recent report shows that significant progress has been made.
by Marius Auer | May 19, 2022
The City of Merritt has rescinded the active evacuation orders on 66 flood-affected properties.
by Izaiah Reyes | May 19, 2022
The Highland Development Camp Figure Skating School recently had it’s Annual Gala on Friday April 22. The Logan Lake based school showcased their students who come from surrounding towns, including Merritt.
by Izaiah Reyes | May 19, 2022
For the mother and son duo of Kim and Layne DeRose, there was no better way to spend Mother’s day than to win gold in a U13 soccer tournament.
by Marius Auer | May 19, 2022
An increase in incoming flood recovery and resilience funding from the Province has allowed the City of Merritt to order a $329,000 flood-hazard mapping study and develop new flood-mitigation plans, with some residents concerned this could mean relocating or re-building in a different location.
by Izaiah Reyes | May 19, 2022
In a recent press release by BC Gov News, it states backcountry roads closed in October 2021 across the Thompson Okanagan region will remain closed.
by Marius Auer | May 18, 2022
Merritt and the Nicola Valley will be the subject of an episode of the popular outdoor sports show ‘Fishing the Wild West TV’, in an episode that will highlight the area’s abundance of lakes and fishing opportunities.
by Izaiah Reyes | May 18, 2022
The MSS Panthers hosted their final Rugby 7’s home game for the season on Wednesday, May 11. The team played their final three games at the former Coquihalla Middle School before heading into the playoffs on May 18.
by Izaiah Reyes | May 18, 2022
The MSS golf team have finally gone on the road as they competed in the West AA Zones Tournament held at The Dunes in Kamloops on Thursday, May 12.
by Marius Auer | May 17, 2022
With over $40,000 raised towards their free men’s mental health initiative from local athlete Darius Sam’s 100km ultramarathon awareness run and a donation from the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary, Nicola Family Therapy looks to fill a gap in service they have identified.
by Marius Auer | May 17, 2022
Merritt’s graduating class of 2022 will have the normal fanfare and celebration of years past, with School District 58 (SD58) and the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) planning graduation ceremonies that mark a return to a “new normal.”
by Marius Auer | May 17, 2022
Another win for Merritt Secondary School’s (MSS) athletic community came on May 5 with the Panther’s 12-1 defeat of Kamloops Westsyde Secondary School, crowning them 2022 West Zone Ultimate Frisbee Champions.
by Izaiah Reyes | May 17, 2022
Nurses across BC gathered in front of the BC Legislature in Victoria on Tuesday, May 10. The rally these healthcare workers are participating in aims to bring awareness to nursing issues that the province is facing.
by Marius Auer | May 16, 2022
On May 4, Monic Charity Foundation delivered close to 1000 donated books to CES.