Merritt launches FireSmart rebate program
The City of Merritt is partnering with Community Resiliency Investment Program to launch a FireSmart rebate program.
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LETTER: A tulip in Merritt
“This Tulip is an inspiration! If it can do it so, can we!”
LETTER: Canada must invest in the fight against HIV and Aids
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.
Panthers sprinter sets new 400m dash record time
A proud moment for the MSS Panthers as track athlete, Michaela Nicholls has set the new 400m dash record time.
Bears wake up from winter sleep
With temperatures increasing and the winter thaw well underway throughout the Nicola Valley, Merrittonians are reminded to do their part in being “bear aware.”
Follow speed limits during the May-long weekend
With the Victoria Day coming up, travelers are reminded to follow speed limits if they are planning to go on a road trip.
Highway 8 construction update
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.
City of Merritt rescinds 66 evacuation orders
The City of Merritt has rescinded the active evacuation orders on 66 flood-affected properties.
Highland Development Camp celebrates annual gala
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.
Mother’s Day gold for U13 soccer club
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.
BROWN: “We need to adjust this floodplain.”
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.
Backroads remain closed across the Thompson Okanagan region
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.
Fishing show shoots episode in Nicola Valley
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.
MSS girls rugby 7’s team headed to playoffs
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.
MSS golf team returns to competition
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.
Nicola Family Therapy adds free men’s mental health service
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.
Merritt’s plans for the 2022 grad season
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.”
Panthers win West Zone Championships
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.
BC Nurses rally in Victoria
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.
A successful book drive for Monic Charity
On May 4, Monic Charity Foundation delivered close to 1000 donated books to CES.
