Image: Purported plaster cast of sasquatch foot prints in the Harrison Hot Springs area / David Carey / Dreamstime

By Noah Rishaug

FICTIONAL CREATURES

First of its kind sasquatch conference to come to Merritt

May 13, 2023 | 8:08 AM

KAMLOOPS — The Nicola Valley Bigfoot Conference is making its debut at Shulus arena in Merritt. The conference is the first of its kind.

The event has already proven its popularity, and has managed to sell out every ticket.

The conference will feature bigfoot experts from around the province, with panels discussing various alleged sightings of the elusive creature.

Some attendees will be taking the event seriously, while others are just there for the fun of speculating about mythical creatures.

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Vendors will also be present, selling trinkets and food to attendees.

The event organizer Sheldon Quewezance is known for his podcast on Nicola Valley bigfoot sightings, and is an avid member of the cryptid community. He seeks to reduce stigma around bigfoot sightings.

The event starts at 8:00 A.M. and will run until 6:00 P.M. through saturday.