Get to know the candidates: Linda Brown
The Herald sent out some questions to the four candidates running for Mayor: Mike Bhangu, Tony Luck, Mike Goetz, and Linda Brown.
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Locals develop electric logging trucks
Two Merritt locals are going full speed ahead on their electric logging truck idea, with truck driver Chace Barber and power system engineer Eric Little teaming up to bring a new idea to life in an old-school way.
Merritt attends 2022 UBCM conference
Delegates representing the City of Merritt, including elected officials and staff, recently made a trip to Whistler, B.C. for the annual Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference, which brings together municipalities from across BC to meet with each other and provincial levels of government to network and advocate.
Gallery: ‘100 Drums’ celebration at Shulus Arbor
A sense of community was on full display on Saturday, September 18, through the 100 Drums celebration.
School trustee candidates address district’s biggest challenges
This week, the candidates for School Trustee answered a question regarding what they thought to be the biggest challenge SD58 could face in coming years.
Gallery: Sr. Girls ‘Air Attack’ Volleyball Tournament
The Sr. Girls Air Attack Volley Ball Tournament took place from September 16 -17. Sixteen teams, from across B.C. competed at the two day tournament.
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.
Mayoral candidates address Merritt’s healthcare challenges
This week, the four candidates for Mayor answered a question regarding the state of healthcare in the Nicola Valley, and the role of the Mayor in addressing it.
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.
Council candidates address affordable and safe housing
This week, the eighteen candidates for council were sent a question regarding the state of housing in the Nicola Valley, and the role of City Council in addressing it.
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.
SD58 welcomes new administration team
As we finish the first month of the new school year, School District #58 have introduced two new faces to their administrative staff and promoted a familiar one to a new role.
BC Interior Community Foundation looks to raise awareness
Out of the 52 foundations in B.C., Merritt is served by the BC Interior Community Foundation (BCICF). With its new leadership, the Kamloops based group looks to launch an awareness campaign aimed at Merritt and the other communities they serve.
WorkBC Merritt hosts ‘Celebrating Abilities’ event
With B.C. declaring September as Disability Employment Month, WorkBC Merritt have organized the ‘Celebrating Abilities’ event on Wednesday, September 21.
Merritt’s logging history
While the City of Merritt may be a small ranching community at heart, much of its growth can be attributed to the support and economic contributions of the forestry industry, according to the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives (NVMA).
Candidates for Merritt’s 2022 mayoral race
Four candidates are officially in the running for Mayor as of the close of the 2022 Civic Elections nomination period, signalling the beginning of a busy election season in the City of Merritt.
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.
100 Drums celebration at Shulus
The sense of community will be in full display on Saturday, September 18, through the 100 Drums celebration.
