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Merritt Coun. Adam Etchart is seeking a third term at city hall, saying he wants to continue building on what he has learned over the past eight years. Etchart was first elected to council in 2018 and won a second term in 2022, when he was the only incumbent councillor returned to office. “I’ve learned […]
Hotter, drier weather and strengthening winds are expected to test control lines around the Ainslie Creek wildfire today (Aug. 21), as the massive blaze grows to more than 67,000 hectares. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is also warning residents not to become complacent ahead of changing weather conditions expected through the weekend. “This is not a […]
About 83 kilometres of Forest Service Road segments across the Merritt Timber Supply Area have been identified for possible deactivation over the next three years, with work aimed at reducing erosion, protecting waterways and addressing safety concerns on inactive roads. BC Timber Sales is planning the work as part of its ongoing management of Forest […]
The race for local office is about to begin, with nominations opening Sept. 1 for Merritt mayor and council, school trustee and TNRD positions. General Voting Day is set for Saturday, Oct. 17, with advance voting opportunities scheduled for Oct. 10 and Oct. 14. Candidate nominations will open Sept. 1 and close at 4 p.m. […]
Elizabeth Jolicoeurcommunity@merrittherald.comLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Interior Health has issued a toxic drug alert for Merritt and the surrounding area following an increase in overdoses. The alert, issued Thursday (Aug. 20), warns that a sample of “down” tested in the area contained a combination of cychlorphine, medetomidine, benzodiazepines and fluorofentanyl, creating a very high…
Elizabeth Jolicoeurcommunity@merritherald.comLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Seven kilometres. One hour. Then do it again. And again. And keep going until everyone else quits. That is the deceptively simple idea behind the Backyard Ultra, and this October, Merritt runner Mark Nendick will take on the gruelling challenge as a member of Team Canada. “You run seven kilometres. […]
Four spot fires that crossed Maka Creek east of the Ainslie Creek wildfire were contained after crews and helicopters worked through the night, as warmer, drier and windier conditions are expected to increase fire activity later this week. The spots, all under one hectare, crossed Maka Creek Wednesday (Aug. 19). BC Wildfire Service said crews […]
After joining Merritt city council midway through the current term, Coun. Yvette Baxter says there is more work she wants to see through. Baxter was elected in an April 2024 byelection to fill the council seat left vacant following the death of Coun. Claire Newman. She had previously run for council in the 2022 municipal […]
Elizabeth Jolicoeurcommunity@merritherald.comLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter On a hot summer day, there are few things more inviting than a cool B.C. lake. But before kicking off the shoes and jumping straight in, a longtime B.C. paramedic has a simple message: know what you’re jumping into, because when someone gets into trouble, drowning may be far quieter […]
Fire crews are preparing an ignition for a section of the Ainslie Creek wildfire’s southern flank Wednesday, while helicopters return to harder-to-reach areas and crews closer to Merritt continue attacking the fire directly near Spius and Maka creeks. The planned ignition is expected to take place in the Fraser Canyon, weather permitting, where crews are […]
Elizabeth Jolicoeurcommunity@merritherald.comLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Merritt RCMP says the investigation into the 2002 murder of William Andrew remains active, with officers currently pursuing new information. “We are still very much investigating the murder of William Andrew,” Staff Sgt. Joshua Roda, commander of the Merritt RCMP detachment, said in a written response to the Merritt…
Morgan Hampton After more than two decades representing the southern Nicola Valley, Thompson-Nicola Regional District Director Herb Graham says it is time to retire. Graham, who represents TNRD Electoral Area “N” – Beautiful Nicola Valley South, will not seek re-election in the upcoming TNRD General Local Election on Oct. 17, 2026. Electoral Area “N” includes […]
Elizabeth Jolicoeurcommunity@merrittherald.comLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter From hip hop and funk to blues, rock, electronic music and traditional sounds, Historic Hat Creek Ranch will come alive with Indigenous music and culture this September. The St’uxwtéws 2 Rivers Remix Movable Feast returns Sept. 12 for a free 12-hour festival featuring Indigenous artists from across B.C. and beyond.…
