News Items tag as: Merritt Herald

Rockin' River in Merritt cancelled for 2nd straight year
May 10, 2021 - 6:00 PM

Rockin’ River has announced that the popular country music festival, which is held in Merritt each year, has officially been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related health restrictions, which place limits on large gatherings.
Merritt's Christmas Elf spreading hidden holiday cheer
December 17, 2020 - 8:00 PM

A secret Christmas elf is helping people get into the Christmas spirit by hiding 25 gifts around the Nicola Valley, in the hopes that finding a surprise will bring cheer to a season otherwise dampened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
$10,000 donation made in support of Ty Pozzobon Foundation
December 17, 2020 - 7:00 PM

Shell Rotella launched a charitable initiative this year known as the ‘Rugged Ride for Charity’. The fundraising program is part of Shell Rotella’s sponsorship of the Pro Bull Riders Canada Monster Energy Tour 2020.
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A growing number of Oregon cities vote to ban psychedelic mushroom compound psilocybin
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Rockin' River in Merritt cancelled for 2nd straight year