This historic building in downtown Marathon, the corner of Quilchena avenue and Vought Street, is iconic to the culture and presence of people of Nicola valley?.

A Cowgirl at a cultural event in Merritt, The Coldwater hotel going back to the beginning of the last century has had a dynamic effect on the culture.

One industry for many years was ranching and has also been passed down from generation to generation and from gender to gender.

Celebrated many times in era hotels such as the Coldwater and the Adelphia. With others joining The fray when a mixed economy bought more virtue to the city.

A and W Merritt BC, Voght Street, Photo KDG

File photo KDG,