"Bat Inventory in the Nicola Valley" with Paul Mozin (Nicola Watershed Stewardship and Fisheries Authority). Come and learn about bats - misunderstood but important animals in our local ecosystem - and the surveys being done in our area to identify the local bat species and track their abundance. Thursday Jan 16th, 7 PM at NVIT Lecture Theatre. All welcome - membership or donation.

Photo Credits - Alan Burger for the main photo, Paul Mozin for the inset

The Merritt Fire Rescue Department's Farm and Ranch Wildfire Preparedness event is of critical importance to attend if you or someone you know lives rurally or lives/works in the agricultural industry.

Come down to the Aquatic Centre for a fun-filled family evening - games, activities, and concession items will be available

Relax at the Aquatic Centre with a movie on the big screen

Concession available - pizza for a dollar-fifty, popcorn and pop for a dollar

Mark your calendars as NVIT is officially hosting a craft fair for all the last minute shoppers out there, or for those of you that just love to shop like a lot of us!

$5.00 per ticket with proceeds going to the local food bank - bus loads at the City Hall parking lot at 5:45 PM and leaves at 6:00 PM for a 90 minute tour.

Get into the holiday spirit and join the MSS students and faculty for fun carnival games, raffle baskets, pictures with Santa, concessions, and a bouncy castle!

Hosted at the Cadet Hall, 1755 Coldwater Ave

Come skate at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena with Santa!