The City of Merritt is inviting Merrittonians to voice more opinions on the branding process with the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association.
Open houses are scheduled for May 12 at 7 p.m. and May 13 at 1 p.m. at the Civic Centre.
The brand rationale statement has been updated to reflect the feedback from the open house on March 12.
The city will also launch an online survey to seek additional input.
For more information and updates on the branding process, visit totabc.org.
High levels and potential seepage from Nicola River
The City of Merritt has been advised by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations that with the current weather trend, we can expect the Nicola River level to creep up, which may result in increased seepage to low-lying areas.
At present, the ministry suggests that flows will still be within the channel banks of the Nicola River and therefore we do not anticipate any over-bank flooding within the city. Residents living adjacent to the Nicola River may experience further infiltration into pipes and basements as a result of groundwater seepage and/or basement drain backups. If unforeseen weather conditions are experienced, changes to water flows may result in some degree of localized flooding, requiring proactive flood protection along the river within the city.
The City of Merritt urges residents living along the Nicola River or travelling through the area to be alert for potentially damaging flows or obstructions which should be reported to city hall at 378-4224.
Please keep a respectful distance from river banks and keep your children and animals safe. Residents are cautioned to remain alert for further potential flooding levels as the current weather trend continues.
