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FRAUD FRIDAYS: Lottery Scams
As the number of frauds and scams continues to grow in the Nicola Valley, Merritt & Nicola Valley Crime Stoppers, and Q101 are teaming up to present Fraud Fridays, a feature designed to inform those in the community of the dangers of fraud, what they should look for, and what to do if they are a victim of fraud. Ma...
May 01, 2026
Emergency Alert system to be tested across TNRD next week
MERRITT - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is advising residents that it will test its emergency alert system next week during Emergency Preparedness Week in B.C. The Voyent Alert test will be staged on Thursday, May 7 at 10:30 am. Voyent Alert is a free app that can be added to your phone by visiting the ...
Apr 30, 2026
Boston Bar-area fire being held at 53ha
BOSTON BAR - A wildfire skirting the Trans Canada Highway near Boston Bar is now being held. In an update posted during the noon hour Wednesday (April 29), the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the 53-hectare Ferrabee fire south of Boston Bar is not expected to grow beyond its established borders. The fire was discovered...
Apr 30, 2026
"Watch for motorcyclists" :ICBC
New crash data shows that nearly half of crashes (49%) where the motorcyclist was responsible are tied to the rider's skills and losing control. As motorcyclists get back on their bikes this spring, ICBC is asking riders of all experience levels to practice critical skills like hard braking and steering around hazards ...
Apr 29, 2026
Emergency officials echo drone/ laser warnings in emergency situations
Emergency officials in Merritt and surrounding are echoing warnings made last week with regards to the use of drones and high-powered lasers in dangerous situations. Last week, Okanagan RCMP reported that on multiple occasions last year, these apparatus created dangerous situations for planes operating in and out of K...
Apr 28, 2026
