Merritt Herald

09/19/2023

A new scholarship program is open to First Nations, Inuit, or Métis-decent students interested in attending full-time forestry-related studies in a designated post-secondary institution.

A new scholarship program is open to First Nations, Inuit, or Métis-decent students interested in attending full-time forestry-related studies in a designated post-secondary institution. Supports from the BC First Nations Forestry Council’s (BCFNFC) Indigenous Forestry Scholarship Program (IFSP) ...

09/19/2023

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Okanagan Connector from Merritt to Kelowna with the warning of possible snow until Wednesday morning.

09/18/2023

Leonard Roberston has been building wooden models of forestry equipment for decades, hand crafting representations of the machines that have allowed many Nicola Valley residents to make a living for themselves and their families.

Leonard Roberston has been building wooden models of forestry equipment for decades, hand crafting representations of the machines that have allowed many Nicola Valley residents to make a living for themselves and their families. Growing up, Robertson’s father maintained forestry recreation sites,...

09/15/2023

A Lytton based author looks to advocate for the recovering community and share her journey of healing and art following the devastating 2021 wildfire that destroyed her business and her community.

A Lytton based author looks to advocate for the recovering community and share her journey of healing and art following the devastating 2021 wildfire that destroyed her business and her community. Meghan Fandrich, former owner of the Klowa Art Cafe that once stood in the now-destroyed Lytton downtow...

09/14/2023

The Nicola Valley and District Food Bank is one step closer to establishing a new home in Merritt’s downtown core.

The Nicola Valley and District Food Bank is one step closer to establishing a new home in Merritt’s downtown core. The food bank’s board of directors recently approved the acquisition of 1898 Blair St., formerly High Mountain Ventures, with plans now underway to build a new food bank location ju...

09/13/2023

A new report claims the City of Merritt and officials with the British Columbia government were aware of significant problems with d**es years before the 2021 atmospheric river that flooded and devastated the community.

A new report claims the City of Merritt and officials with the British Columbia government were aware of significant problems with d**es years before the 2021 atmospheric river that flooded and devastated the community. The documents obtained through a freedom of information request by the B.C. offi...

09/13/2023

After two closures of the Nicola Valley Hospital’s emergency room last week, the mayor and other community members are rallying to bring further attention to the ongoing issues.

09/13/2023

The Merritt RCMP has announced the Merritt man missing since August 29 has been found.

09/12/2023

Merritt Secondary School seniors girls volleyball squad is hosting a 16-team tournament in the upcoming weekend.

Merritt Secondary School seniors girls volleyball squad is hosting a 16-team tournament in the upcoming weekend. The 2023 Sr. Girls Air Attack Volleyball Tournament takes place on Friday, September 15, and Saturday, September 16. The games start at 11 a.m. on Friday at Merritt Secondary School, Nico...

09/12/2023

Lace up your shoes this weekend in honour of Terry Fox.

Lace up your shoes this weekend in honour of Terry Fox. The 43rd annual Terry Fox Run is set for Sunday, September 17, starting at 11 a.m. at the Rotary Park with registration taking place at 10:30 a.m. Those that prefer to participate on bicycles, wheelchairs, scooters and even rollerblades are enc...

09/11/2023

The provincial government has announced that rent increases will be capped at 3.5 percent in 2024, representing a 1.5 percent increase in the limit from 2023.

09/11/2023

Looking to come back bigger and better than ever, the Merritt Centennials hit the ice for their first pair of 2023/24 preseason games this weekend.