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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.

Indigenous scholarship program supports forestry employment - Merritt Herald 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) ...

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.

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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.

Merritt artist crafts models of forest equipment - Merritt Herald 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,...

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.

Lytton author brings book tour to Merritt - Merritt Herald 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...

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

Nicola Valley and District Food Bank acquires new land - Merritt Herald 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...

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.

B.C. government aware of significant d**e problems before 2021 flood, report says - Merritt Herald 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...

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.

Mayor and community members react to closures of Merritt hospital's emergency room - Merritt Herald

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

Merritt RCMP announce missing 51-year-old Merritt man found - Merritt Herald

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

Volleyball tournament invades Merritt gyms - Merritt Herald 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...

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

Terry Fox Run takes place in Merritt on Sunday - Merritt Herald 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...

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.

Province caps 2024 rent increases at 3.5 percent citing increasing cost of living - Merritt Herald

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.

Cents lose two exhibition games to West Kelowna in back-and-forth affairs - Merritt Herald