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TNRD to voice support for proposed Anglo-Teck merger
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is voicing its support for the proposed merger between Teck Resources and British multinational mining company Anglo American. The two companies announced plans last month to create a $70-billion copper mining giant - Anglo Teck - which will be headquartered in Canada. The d...
Oct 06, 2025
New Chief Elected for LNIB
Members of the Lower Nicola Indian Band have elected a new Chief. On Saturday, Nicholas Peterson edged incumbent Chief Stuart Jackson by just five votes for the narrow victory. Of the 499 ballots cast, Peterson garnered 251 votes with Jackson receiving 246 votes. There were also two spoiled ballots. Meanwhile, 498 ball...
Oct 06, 2025
Cents face KIJHL league champions in weekend action
The Merritt Centennials will try to put the Friday night blues behind them this weekend as the KIJHL franchise has a tough test coming up on Friday; a showdown with the defending league champions. The Grand Forks Border Bruins (3-0-0 ) will visit the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena (NVMA) Friday night (Oct.3) in one of t...
Oct 03, 2025
Mine Creek wildfire near Coquihalla Highway classified as under control
The Mine Creek wildfire burning along the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt is now under control. n an update Wednesday (Oct. 1), the BC Wildfire Service said the fire that briefly closed the stretch of Highway 5 last month is not expected to spread beyond its current perimeter of 2,904.3 hectares or 29.043 s...
Oct 03, 2025
Northbound lanes of Coquihalla to be closed overnight Saturday
Drivers are advised that the northbound lanes of the Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) will be closed at Snowshed Hill from 12:01 a.m. until 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. According to a press release issued late Thursday, the full closure of the northbound lanes is necessary to repair a deteriorating seam between the slo...
Sep 26, 2025
JAN 14 - DEC 09
JAN 14 - DEC 09
January 14 - December 9th | 2025 City Council Meetings
City of Merritt, City Hall, Voght Street, Merritt, BC, Canada
Join Merritt City council with their scheduled meetings starting January 14th at 6:00PM!
Take part in what happens in the city of Merritt and have your voice heard!
Can't make a meeting? Here are all of the scheduled meetings for 2025!:
January 28th, 2025
February 11th, 2025
February 25th, 2025
March 11th, 2025
March 25th, 2025
April 8th, 2025
April 22nd, 2025
May 13th, 2025
May 27th, 2025
June 10th, 2025
June 24th, 2025
July 8th, 2025
July 22nd, 2025
August 26th, 2025
September 9th, 2025
October 14th, 2025
October 28th, 2025
November 25th, 2025
December 9th, 2025
All meetings take place in the council chambers.
For more information visit merritt.ca/meetings
Full DetailsOCT 11 - OCT 12
OCT 11 - OCT 12
October 11 -12 | Merritt Speedway's Bill John Memorial Invitational
Merritt Speedway, Mamit Lake Ranch Road, Merritt, BC, Canada
Get ready for the biggest event of the year at Merritt Speedway's Bill John Memorial Invitational!
October 11th to 12th, enjoy adrenaline pumping races featuring bandits, hornets, outlaws, mini stocks, hobby stocks, street stocks, late models, super stocks, modified cars, legends, and more!
Fill up on a delicious potluck and enjoy a fireworks show to wrap up the event! (Fire ban permitting)
For more information, visit http://www.merrittspeedway.ca
Full DetailsSEP 10 - DEC 17
SEP 10 - DEC 17
September 10 - December 17 | Empower, Protect + Connect Workshops
Merritt Civic Centre, Mamette Avenue, Merritt, BC, Canada
The City of Merritt is inviting all women and non-binary people ages 15 - 35 to its Empower, Protect and Connect workshops.
September 10th to December 17th form 6 PM - 8 PM, partake in a wide array of seminars from power skill building, to self-defence training in a safe environment at Merritt Civic Center.
Admission is free with registry!
For more information about the course, visit http://merritt.ca/empower
Register now by visiting http://merritt.ca/registration
Full DetailsOCT 08
OCT 08
October 8 | Merritt City Council Open House
Merritt Civic Centre, Mamette Avenue, Merritt, BC, Canada
Get up to date on city projects, water conservation, development, emergency preparedness, firesmart, and more at The City of Merritt's Open House!
October 8th from 4 - 8 PM, discuss concerns and topics with city council members and socialize with the community in this informative meet up!
Bring the kids for activities and a bouncy castle, too!
For more info visit http://merritt.ca/openhouse
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