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Police action played no role in man's self-inflicted death near Merritt: IIO
B.C.'s police watchdog says actions of Merritt RCMP officers were not a factor in a man's death outside of the community last month. On April 2 at about 9:30 p.m., an officer came across a vehicle parked at the side of Highway 97C near Iron Mountain Road south of Merritt. At about the same time, police heard from a cal...
May 13, 2026
Music In The Park Line-up Announced
The tradition continues in Merritt this summer as the city announced it's line-up for the 2026 Music In The Park concert series which begins in July. The weekly showcase of local and regional talent has this year been divided into two locations; at Merritt's Rotary Park and returning to Merritt's Spirit Square on Grani...
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Gas soar ahead of long holiday weekend
As many of us plan to head out onto the highway this long holiday weekend, it may be prudent for motorists to shop around for the best prices for gasoline. This is the first official long holiday weekend since the Strait of Hormuz was closed by Iran due the conflict between the Middle Eastern country and the Unites Sta...
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Holiday weekend ahead means worries for fire officials
Despite wet weather being reported for the Nicola Valley for much of the long Victoria Day holiday weekend, B.C. fire officials, across the province remain on high alert. The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) is reporting that despite the uptick in wildfires over the past few days, there are no fires being reported in the K...
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FRAUD FRIDAYS: Fake Parking Ticket or Municipal Fine 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...
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