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BREAKING: Environment Canada issued multiple Special Weather Statements for the region
Motorists should expect a messy drive on the highways starting tomorrow as high gusty winds, rapidly accumulating snow, and blowing snow with poor visibility are in the forecast. Environment Canada has issued four Special Weather Statements for the region which will effect those travelling on the highways to start the ...
Nov 03, 2024
BREAKING: Emergency room closure at Merritt Hospital until 8 a.m. Saturday morning
Merritt and area residents are advised that emergency services at the Nicola Valley Hospital will not be available from 7 a.m. this morning until 8 a.m. on Saturday morning. This marks the 15th emergency room closure for the Nicola Valley Hospital this calendar year, after 19 emergency room closures in 2023. Patients ...
Nov 01, 2024
Halloween Safety encouraged tonight in Merritt
Merritt RCMP along with other community partners are planning to make sure everybody has a safe, and happy Halloween. Staff Sgt. Josh Roda says the most important thing is that the kids are kept safe, and properties undamaged. "We'll be doing our part to make sure the community has a fun, safe Halloween. At the en...
Oct 31, 2024
Smoke from pile burning in Lindley Creek Road area will be visible to nearby communities
The B.C. Wildfire Service will be conducting a fuel management project located at the Lindley Creek Road area approximately 3.5 kms. west of the City of Merritt. B.C.. Wildfire Service crews will be working to burn approximately 50 piles starting as early as Friday, through to the end of November. This project is takin...
Oct 31, 2024
Centennials look to extend their winning streak vs Coyotes in home and home series
The Merritt Centennials will be looking to make it five consecutive wins tonight as the Cents and the Osoyoos Coyotes meet for the first time this season in a home and home weekend series for the two divisional foes in KIJHL action. The Cents (12-6-5-1) lead Osoyoos (10-5-5) by three points in the Bill Ohlhausen Divis...
Oct 25, 2024
