River Walk + Ceremony + Public Information Session

Join Mayor Michael Goetz at this milestone walk and river ceremony. All members of the public are invited to join the Mayor’s walk as he surveils the progress of recovery and reveres the resiliency of our community as we work to build back from the disastrous November 2021 flood.

RIVER WALK
Thursday, November 16, 2023
9:00 AM  – 10:15 AM   |   11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Riverside Park to Pine Street (see map below)

This estimated 7.5km walk is inspired by the Mayor’s personal commitment to recognize the impact that this tragic event has had on our community, to acknowledge the progress that the City and community members have achieved on their road to recovery, and to highlight work that still needs to be accomplished with the support of the provincial and federal governments.

RIVER CEREMONY + PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, November 16, 2023
10:30 AM
Location: Middlesboro Bridge (north side) | 1300 block Voght Street
* parking at the Coldwater River Trail across from the Claybanks RV Park

At 10:30 AM, the walk will be paused, and the River Ceremony and Recovery Announcement will begin at the site of the currently demolished Middleboro bridge (north side; parking at the Coldwater River Trail across from the Claybanks RV Park). The river ceremony will be led by local First Nations.  The Public Information Session and Recovery Announcement will be shared by the Mayor and the City of Merritt’s Recovery team. The event will include information placards so that residents and the media can learn more about the progress to date and what work still needs to be accomplished.

Come for the entire walk, half the walk, or just the featured event and announcement at 10:30 AM at the bridge site. VIEW MAP BELOW.