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Charges recommended after dog dragged behind vehicle in Merritt: BC SPCA
The BC SPCA says it has seized a dog after it was dragged behind a vehicle in Merritt. In a news release issued Thursday (Oct. 17), the BC SPCA's Eileen Drever says the young collie mix was tethered to a vehicle and dragged about 200 metres. "He has abrasions to his front and back paw pads and hocks, (the joint be...
6h ago
Merritt Country Christmas Week set for Nov 25-30
While the calender may say October, the planning is well underway for the City of Merritt Country Christmas Week activities happening November 25-30. Country Christmas committee chair Carrie Ware said many of the traditional events such as the Christmas Craft Fair, Christmas tree light-up, Dance Recital and Christmas C...
17h ago
TALKING CENTS: Cents add size up from in acquiring Krutchen
The Merritt Centennials have added some size to their line-up acquiring six-foot forward Dylan Krutchen from the Melfort Mustangs of the Saskatchewan Junior A Hockey League. Krutchen was pointless while playing just four games for the Mustangs this year after spending three seasons with the Sherwood Park Kings U18 AAA ...
17h ago
Road work and bus cancellations slated for today (October 17)
Motorists who use Juniper Drive and Parker Drive will encounter a traffic interruption today (October 17 ) from 7:00 a.m. until noon. City crews will be conducting utilities work on Juniper Drive down Parker towards Grimmett St. Traffic control personnel will be on sight directing single-lane alternating traffic as one...
17h ago
Final day of advance polling today leading up to Saturday's election
Today is the last day for Merritt area voters to take advantage of advance voting in the upcoming B.C. provincial election. Reports from across the province show that advance polling numbers have exceeded expectation with Elections B.C. reporting that over 171, 381 people showed up on day one of advance polling on Oct....
Oct 16, 2024
