Thanks Merritt

It has been exactly a year yesterday since I was brought on by the Herald to become its new Editor. Fresh out of university, I was extremely excited to take this opportunity and challenge myself to become the best Editor I can be. Fast forward to now, and I can confidently say that I have accomplished what I had set out to do.

Tomorrow will be my last day at the paper, and replacing me at the helm will be my Reporter, Marius Auer.

Through his thoughtful approach, and impressive knowledge of the lay of the land, I have no doubt that the editorial team will be in good hands.

There was a lot of growth both personally and professionally that I’ve done within this past year, all thanks to my experience living in Merritt and working for the Herald. Throughout my stay here, I feel as though I had become self sufficient, discerning, and a little bit wiser.

I am so grateful for the opportunity to experience and cover everything that I did, from the city’s flood recovery, to the return of community events, municipal elections, and everything in between.

My success with the paper wouldn’t have been possible without the guidance of my team. I would like to thank my Publisher Theresa Arnold, Office Manager Ken Couture, and Reporter Marius Auer for my time at the paper. You have all truly made working at the Herald an amazing experience.

Though I’m moving away, there will be a part of Merritt that I will keep with me; the lessons I’ve learned, the friends I’ve made, and most importantly the stories I’ve told. Thank you Merritt, it has been a pleasure getting to know you.