Last updated on October 13, 2026
NICOLA VALLEY AQUATIC CENTRE Join us at the pool for Family Fun Night. A fun leader will spark the evening with games and activities. Cash concession is available. Open Late!THURSDAY July 30, 2026 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm * Movie Night starts at 6:00pm COST: regular admission For More Information Contact: Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre Phone: 250-378-6662 Email: pool@merritt.ca
Nicola Valley Cruisers 31st Annual Show n’ Shine Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Central Park: 2975 Voght Street Entertainment. Food. Vendors. Swag. Prizes. And, of course, a car and truck show. FREE for the general public to attend and enjoy. No entry fees for vehicles or vendors! Everyone welcome! More information is available on the Facebook events page. Gates open at 8:00 AM for vehicles and vendors. For More Information: Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club Association Email: nvcruiserscarclub@gmail.com Phone: 1 250-378-9569 Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club on Facebook
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 15, 2026 Construction Notice – Fir Bank Stabilization Project As construction activities begin, residents will notice an increase in construction vehicles and heavy equipment in the area as crews mobilize on site. For your safety, please stay clear of the active construction zone. Access to the work site is not permitted due to health and safety regulations and safe work practices. This includes avoiding the river adjacent to the construction area while work is underway. To maximize the limited fisheries instream work window, construction will operate with expanded work hours and extended work days until the instream works are complete. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this important flood mitigation work progresses. For project updates, please visit flood.merritt.ca/project/fir. For More Information Contact: Merritt Flood Mitigation Email: floodmitigation@merritt.ca
Summer 2026 Every Thursday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Rotary Park: 1990 Maxwell Avenue Spirit Square: 2012 Granite Avenue Celebrate summer nights with Music in the Park on Thursday evenings all summer long at the Rotary Park Bandshell or Spirit Square. Bring your picnic and chairs, as well as your family and friends, and make this event one of the highlights of the summer. CONTACT Recreation Programmer Merritt Civic Centre: 250.315.1050 Email: recreation@merritt.ca Summer 2026 Line-up – Spirit Square July 23 | Ross Fairbairn – Cancelled Aug. 20 | ZONNis – Cancelled Summer 2026 Line-up – Rotary Park Aug. 13 | Merritt Music Students Aug. 27 | Outlaws and Lace Sept. 11 | The Out Seer, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Merritt Regional Airport | Saunder’s Field 4510 Airport Rd British Columbia, Canada
EFFECTIVE DATE: Friday, August 7, 2026 The BC Wildfire Service is moving its temporary wildfire camp from the Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds to Central Park. This move is being made to prepare for the annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo. The camp will be set up at Central Park, as shown on the map. A section of the Central Park Trail will be closed until further notice. You can still access the trail behind Ball Field #1. From there, follow the trail to the Rose Garden and into Rotary Park. To return, use the sidewalk on Voght Street. For more information, contact: City of Merritt Phone: 250.378.4224 Email: info@merritt.ca
Merritt, BC (08-13-2026) The City of Merritt is hosting a Merritt Wildfire Information Session Open House on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Civic Centre (950 Mamette Ave, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8). This is a drop-in event. There will be no formal presentation, so residents can come by anytime during the event to ask questions and speak directly with local wildfire and emergency response teams. Mayor and Council Merritt Fire Rescue Merritt Emergency Management BC Wildfire Service FireSmart Merritt TNRD Emergency Services Merritt Emergency Support Services Everyone is welcome. Stop in to get information and ask questions about wildfire preparedness and response in our community. For more information, please contact: City of Merritt Communications 250-378-4224 x 207 communications@merritt.ca
Starting June 11, 2026 The City of Merritt Utilities Department will begin flushing the sanitary sewer mains on all sewer lines in Sector #3. Flushing is expected to start June 11 and will continue daily until completion. This is a regular preventative maintenance activity that must be conducted to ensure the sewer system is operating efficiently. Every effort will be made to minimize the disruption and inconvenience to the residents of Merritt. What is Sanitary Sewer Main Flushing? The City of Merritt Utilities Department use a high-pressure nozzle to flush water down the sewer. The dirt and debris are sucked up through a manhole by a large vacuum truck and disposed of. This flushing process keeps the sewer system operating efficiently and helps prevent future sewer backups by removing built-up debris, such as grease, grit, dirt, and sand. How will I be affected? The work will not affect most homeowners or cause any disruption to service, although there is a possibility that small spills, noise, and odours may occur. Occasionally during cleaning air movement in the sewer can cause water to splash out through toilets, sinks, and drains. This is often a result of inadequate venting within the plumbing system of the home. It is recommended that the following precautions are taken to prevent water damage in your home: Close the lids on all toilet bowls when not in use Insert drain plugs in all sinks and bathtubs when not in use If you have a backwater valve installed in your house, ensure that it is free of debris and operating properly Cover or cap your basement floor drains. If odours are present in your home, it is advised to flush toilets, run some water through various drains (including floor drains) and open windows Where can I get more information? Updates will be posted on the City of Merritt website, as well as the City’s Facebook page. If you have additional questions or concerns, please call City Hall at (250) 378-4224. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and appreciate your patience during these important maintenance activities.
Visit City Hall or download the City of Merritt’s 2025 Annual Report now. This document outlines the City of Merritt’s 2025 initiatives, goals for 2026, and 2025 audited financial statements. The public is invited to share feedback and ask questions, when the report is presented to Council at the Regular Council meeting on June 23, 2026.
