Volunteers clean the Rotary Bike Skills Park
Breathebikes, in collaboration with he Merritt Mountain Biking Association, have organized a ‘Bike Work Party’ where riders ages 12 – 18 are invited to help clean up the park.
Category: Volunteer
Locals raise awareness and funds with Walk of Hope
A new charity walk initiative came to Merritt this past weekend, raising both awareness and funds to support the fight against a type of cancer affecting 3,100 Canadian women each year.
Merritt Snowmobile Club upgrades trails for new season
The Merritt Snowmobile Club (MSC) is gearing up for another season on the trails this winter, and a number of recent donations and upgrades will make life easier for volunteers and trail users alike.
Nicola Valley welcomes the UWindsor Lancers
On Saturday, August 27, the team and staff of the University of Windsor Lancers hockey team, along with representatives of Unifor Canada and First Nations Emergency Services Society, were present at Shulus Arbor for a welcoming ceremony.
LETTERS: 4-H Club joins Fall Fair
Our 4-H Club will be a part of this year’s Fall Fair, happening September 3 and 4 at the Fall Fair grounds.
Fall Fair returns to Merritt after two-year break
The Nicola Valley Fall Fair is back after a two year hiatus, with the COVID-19 pandemic that caused the break providing enough time in isolation for locals to have sharpened their canning, baking, and hobby skills.
Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo returns to Merritt
Labour Day has been a weekend circled in many Merritonians’ calendars. It has been a long standing tradition by the community to visit the Rodeo Grounds during this long weekend in September for the fun filled Pro Rodeo the organization hosts.
Rodeo Dance honours late pro bull rider
The dance is back for the first time since 2019, and brings back the live music, large dancefloor, and flashing lights of past years.
Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast for Labour Day Weekend
The Rotary Club of Merritt will be serving up breakfast favourites to kickstart Merrittonians’ Pro Rodeo weekend, with the local service club offering a pancake breakfast at downtown’s Spirit Square.
The revival of the Labour Day Street Market
For as long as many locals can remember, the Labour Day Street Market has been an event that was missing during the long weekend’s lineup of events and festivities. Luckily, an active group of residents have volunteered this year to revive the old event.
Doug James Band kicks off Labour Day weekend in Spirit Square
The Labour Day weekend is shaping up to be a busy time in Merritt and it all begins Friday night with local group the Doug James Band performing in Spirit Square.
Merritt Community Policing Office seeks Speed Watch program volunteers
The Merritt Community Policing Office (CPO) is seeking the public’s assistance in getting drivers to obey speed limits, and reminding everyone to obey school zones as the first day back to school creeps up. Offering a number of community safety programs, the CPO is focused on keeping commuters of all ages safe.
Merritt Rotary Club receives additional flood relief funding
The Merritt Rotary Club’s flood recovery fund received another boost from two recent donations to their ongoing relief efforts.
Carly Johnston introduces the ‘Merritt Community Cooler’
A new initiative by a Merritt local offers community members fresh produce and other garden goodies, all by donation.
Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce hosts ‘2022 Photo Contest’
Merrittonians are invited to snap a photo for the chance to snap up a variety of gift cards for local businesses in the Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce 2022 Photo Contest.
LETTERS: Welcome to the 2022 Nicola Valley Fall Fair!
“We are excited and pleased to be holding a 2022 Fall Fair after a two-year hiatus due to COVID, fires and floods.”
DQ Merritt raises money during ‘Miracle Treat Day’
DQ celebrated ‘Miracle Treat Day’ on Thursday, August 11.
Sights from the Central Interior Show and Shine
Making its initial debut in the community, the 1st annual Central Interior Show and Shine took place in downtown Merritt last weekend, and saw hundreds of Merrittonians gather to appreciate vehicles of all ages and sizes.
Merritt Rotary Club receives award from district
The Rotary Club of Merritt received the Rotary District 5060 Superstar Award from their local Rotary District.
Merritt Rotary Club hosts golf fundraiser tournament
Members of Merritt’s own Rotary Club, as well as other community members, hit the links at the Merritt Golf and Country Club’s nine-hole course to raise money for the organization’s charitable and community efforts.
