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Snow Angels Program Launch

The City of Merritt is pleased to announce its Snow Angels program for the 2019-2020 snow season.  For program details, including program eligibility requirements, please see the information release.

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Watch the October 8th, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Online

Click below to watch the October 8th, 2019 council meeting online.  For a copy of the agenda click here.

Click here for live streaming of the meeting.

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Parking near Canada Post - Voght Street Traffic Improvements

The City of Merritt recently removed four short term parking spaces in front of the Canada Post Office on Voght Street.

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Meeting Cancellation - October 2, 2019 Budget Committee of the Whole

Due to a scheduling conflict, the City has cancelled the Budget Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for October 2, 2019 at 6:00pm.  The content from this meeting will be included as part of the Budget Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for October 16th, 2019 @ 6:00pm.

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Relaxation of Watering Restrictions - Effective Immediately

Effective immediately, the City of Merritt is relaxing water restrictions.  Click here for the full information release.

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Small Confined Fires - Information and Application Form

Are you interested in having a small confined fire in your backyard?  The City of Merritt has adopted a new Fire Safety Regulations Bylaw that allows these small fires upon receipt of a permit!

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Temporary Road Closure - West Coast Rally Association

WHAT:                       West Coast Rally Association
WHERE:                     Granite Avenue from Garcia Street to Voght Street
WHEN:                       Friday, September 27, 2019  4:00pm to 6:00pm
WHY:                          Pacific Forest Rally, Parc Expose’

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Request for Proposals - Claybanks RV Park Operator

Through this Request for Proposals, the City of Merritt invites Proposals to provide services as the operator of the municipally-owned ‘Claybanks RV Park’ for a contract term of three years commencing on November 1, 2019.

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Visitors

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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