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Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre Annual Shutdown

The entire Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre (NVAC) will be closed from Saturday, September 2, 2017 through Sunday, September 17, 2017 for annual maintenance.

The Fitness Area within the NVAC will reopen on Monday, September 18, 2017 at 7:00am.

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Additional Watering Restrictions

Additional Watering Restrictions are now in effect until September 30, 2017

6:00AM - 8:00AM & 7:00PM - 10:00PM

EVEN ADDRESSES:  Monday & Friday
ODD ADDRESSES:  Tuesday & Saturday

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS: On your respective watering days midnight to 4:00AM

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Be Bear Aware

The City of Merritt would like to remind residents that this is the time of year that bear sightings increase as they prepare for dormancy.

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Mayor Drop-In Sessions

Drop-In Sessions in 2017 with Mayor Menard are scheduled for the following dates in the third quarter:

  • August 23rd
  • September 6th

They will be held in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street.

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Watch the August 8th, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Online

Click below to watch the August 8th, 2017 Regular Council Meeting. 

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Separation of Plastic Bags from Mixed Recycling Effective September 5th
Effective September 5th, 2017 the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) will no longer be accepting plastic bags in its mixed recycling program.  This effects the recycling program the City of Merritt offers.

What will no longer be accepted: 
 
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Coldwater Avenue Construction - Temporary Road Closure

The City of Merritt has retained BA Dawson Blacktop Ltd. to complete Phase II of the Coldwater Avenue Improvement Project. The purpose of this capital works project is to replace aging infrastructure beneath Coldwater Avenue, between Wilson St. and River St.

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ESS Registration Centre Update

Today until 5:00 PM, Service Canada agents are on site in Merritt to answer any questions evacuees have about Employment Insurance and Pensions.

Some assistance may also be available for anyone who needs to apply for E.I.

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July 25 2017 Regular Council Meeting
Jul 25, 2017
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GENERAL MATTERS - Delegations and Recognitions

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Easily accessible by the Coquihalla Highway, the City of Merritt is a thriving community situated at an elevation of 595 metres above sea level. Merritt tends to experience mild winters, and warm, dry, sunny summers. Come experience Merritt's unique blend of urban lifestyle, and outdoor adventure.
 

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Economic Development

Situated 271 kilometres northeast of Vancouver, Merritt is the hub of several major highway systems.  The city has direct links to the Lower Mainland, to Kamloops, and to Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley by way of the Coquilhalla Highway system. The Trans-Canada Highway and Yellowhead Highway provide direct links to the east.

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Public Works

The Public Works team of professional technical and skilled staff is a very diverse and experienced group dedicated to providing essential services in support of the city and community. The Public Works team works hard at providing water, sewer, road mainte­nance and many other services to the citizens of Merritt.

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