The history of Merritt, BC and the Nicola Valley is a rich and fascinating one, with a diverse range of people, industries, and cultures coming together to shape the region
Fraser, Alberta (Berta) Evangeline (1912-2006) Berta Fraser’s parents first settled at Canford and then moved to Merritt in the 1950s. She worked for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs in Ottawa
Cleasby, Henry Standley (????-1959) Henry Cleasby came to the Nicola Valley in 1887. In 1901, Henry married Matilda Ann Voght, daughter of William Voght. Henry bought the Alexander Coutlee Ranch
Antoine, Frederick Gordon (1943?-2004) Gordon Antoine was elected chief of the Coldwater Band in 1975, a position he retained until his passing in 2004. He was involved in the formation
December 18, 1919 – June 11, 2000 A Brief Biographyby Michael Steele Engineer and artist, teacher and inventor, the late Heinz Lange was a native of Eisleben, in central Germany.
by Michael Sasges The Great War was a good war for the owners of grassland B.C. horse herds. The military purchased its first Nicola Valley horses in September 1914, one
Original article by the late Pat Lean, then Director, Nicola Valley Archives Association.As published in the Merritt Herald – Wednesday, April 27, 1977 Page 3B. Aldermen J.P. Boyd’s Nicola Valley
by Murphy Shewchuk February 28th, 2019 would have marked the 143th anniversary of the dedication of the Murray Church in Nicola, British Columbia. Instead, the fine old church was destroyed
