George McLean
February 5, 2026
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George McLean was the son of Angele Chilihitzia, of the Upper Nicola Band, and Allen McLean, an outlaw who would be hanged for murder in January of 1881. George grew
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Merritt Bowling Green
February 5, 2026
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On Monday May 25th, 1925, Merritt’s first Lawn Bowling Green was opened on James Fairley’s Property on Nicola Avenue. The Merritt Herald listed the price for a seasonal membership as
The First Rodeo
February 5, 2026
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On a sunny Friday and Saturday the first rodeo, or stampede, was held here in Merritt in 1934. This was made possible by the efforts of Zack Walker (Pictured
1927 Diamond Jubilee
February 5, 2026
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On July 1st, 1927, Merritt celebrated the 60th anniversary of the creation of The Dominion of Canada, then called Dominion Day, now called Canada Day. As this was the
Welcome To Our New Website!
January 17, 2023
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This here, is where all the Latest News Announcements will be. Stay tuned 🙂
History of Merritt & the Nicola Valley
January 4, 2023
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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