Grads raise funds through bottle drive
The grad committee came up with the idea of a bottle drive during their December meeting and have been planning and advertising for it since then.
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Rockin River cancels festival in 2023
A recent announcement by the Rockin River organization stated that it will not proceed with the festival in 2023, leaving Merritt again without it’s beloved summer event.
Discussing the ‘Controlled Drugs and Substances Act’
The Merritt RCMP currently respond to calls of public drug use on an almost daily basis, but users rarely see charges for possession alone, Acting Detachment Commander Sgt. Josh Roda tells the Herald.
Graham reflects on recent championship run
Fresh off her championship run in Sweden, Gracie Graham, a defenceman for U18 Women’s Team Canada hockey team, caught up with the Herald and shared her thoughts about the experience.
Tourism Nicola Valley hosts a winter photo contest
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.
Nicola Valley Skate Club ends 2022 with a youth competition
The Nicola Valley Skate Club ended 2022 with their younger members, hosting the ‘Elements’ competition.
Arctic air to bring lower than average temperatures
Environment Canada is warning British Columbia residents to prepare for a cold spell beginning on Friday, January 26, and extending into late next week.
NVIT introduces new Chair
The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology announced on January 13, that there is a new Chair for the Board of Governors.
SEI Logistics awarded tax credits for portable solar panel
Tax incentive consultancy Catax reveals that the Merritt based SEI logistics secured $39,463 in tax credits after developing a portable solar panel that can be used in remote and harsh environments.
Merritt Bowling Centre competes at Inter Cities
On December 4, 2022, the Merritt Bowling Centre hosted the Interior Trials. The series of 10 games helped form the groups that will represent the local bowling centre for the upcoming Inter City A and B Championships.
Lyttle to close practice
The Nicola Valley will soon be down a doctor, with general practitioner Dr. Morgan Lyttle announcing that he will close his practice in Merritt as early as April 2023.
Food Bank and Save on Foods to host upcoming ‘Fill the Freezer’
The Nicola Valley and District Food Bank are partnering up with a local grocery store to collect donations of frozen goods amidst an unexpected downturn in donations, coupled with an increase in the food bank’s client base.
BCEHS hosts an open house in Merritt
On Thursday, January 12, BCEHS hosted an open house at the Merritt Ambulance Station. Local residents were invited to drop in for a tour at the station, see the ambulances, get a blood pressure reading, and learn more about the BCEHS career pathway.
Ministry of Forests discuss logging closures
The Herald reached out to the Ministry of Forests to ask about the permitting process and support for forestry workers.
Merritt U9 hockey team plays a game during road closure
While waiting roughly an hour for the highway to reopen from avalanche prevention work, Merritt’s U9 minor hockey team and parents made the most of the situation by hosting an impromptu hockey game.
Province addresses Mayor Goetz’s decriminalization comments
The provincial government is looking to reassure British Columbians of their decision to apply for an exemption from Health Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act amid some public backlash.
LETTERS: ‘Warming up my mornings at Tim Hortons’
“Their warmth and welcoming attitude is another reason to start my day with Tim Hortons at River Ranch Road. “
New sensors on Highway 5A to measure commercial vehicle data
The provincial government has announced that new sensors along Highway 5A will monitor commercial vehicle traffic, a move they say will improve safety for local residents and users of the highway.
Cents play West Kelowna Warriors for Family Literacy Night
The team hit the road for a game in Salmon Arm against the Silverbacks on Friday, winning 5-4, before taking a 6-4 loss at home to the West Kelowna Warriors during Family Literacy Night.
Merritt to add a new bus to transit fleet
Council unanimously passed a motion recommending the addition of another light duty bus to Merritt’s fleet.
