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Toxic Drug Alert issued by Interior Health
Another toxic drug alert for the Kamloops region has been issued by Interior Health (IH). Officials with Interior Health say the brown, granular substance is being sold as 'Down' or fentanyl has been found to contain carfentanil and fluorofentanyl. The warning issued in a press release on Wednesday noted that while flu...
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Race to End Hunger Food Drive at Merritt Speedway
The Race to End Hunger Food Drive will be featured at this weekend's stock car racing event at the Merritt Speedway in Shulus. Drivers from throughout the region will be competing for valuable points for driver standings on Saturday and again on Sunday at the track located at 2255 Mammitt Lake Branch Rd. On Saturday, s...
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Final Music In The Park of the Season Tonight
It's a sure sign that summer is coming to an end as the final Music in the Park concert happens tonight at Rotary Park with the popular Coquihalla Coyotes taking to the Bandshell. It's from 6 until 8 p.m. and your reminded that you should bring a lawnchair and your own non-alcohic drink to the venue to enjoy the show. ...
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Merritt Fire Rescue lends voice to support mental health initiatives
Merritt Fire Rescue is lending it's voice to raise the alarm about the profound mental crisis within the ambulance service in the province, that has lead to a record number of paramedic suicides in the first half of 2025. The Ambulance Paramedics of B.C. (APBC), the union representing British Columbia's 6000 paramedics...
Aug 13, 2025

Empowering Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurs: IYE Workshop Coming to Nicola Valley
Indigenous youth in the Nicola Valley will have the opportunity to explore entrepreneurship, develop business skills, and access funding through an upcoming Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurs (IYE) workshop, hosted by Community Futures Nicola Valley in partnership with the Community Futures Development Corporation of Centr...
Aug 13, 2025
JAN 10 - DEC 19
JAN 10 - DEC 19

Ongoing | Better Home at Nicola Valley 60+ Saturday Socials
2040 Granite Avenue Merritt BC
Seniors 60+ get ready for a year of weekend fun!
Better Home at Nicola Valley presents Saturday Seniors' Social gatherings every 1st three Saturdays of every month!
From 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM enjoy great times with beverages, games, a light lunch, and more!
Admission is 100% free! For more information, email jmyram@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca
Full DetailsJAN 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
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