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TNRD Issues Changes to Evacuation Alerts and Orders in Region
Thanks to cooler temperatures and much needed precipitation in recent days, the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has reclassified several alerts and orders pertaining to the Ainslie Creek wildfire and the Nicola Valley region. First the Evacuation Alert issue due to the Ainslie Creek Wildfire has been downgrade...
1h ago
Doctor Donald McLeod retiring after 47 years in Merritt
Hundreds of residents are being notified that they will soon need a new family doctor in the City of Merritt and vicinity. Dr. Donald McLeod, announced via email to patients that after 47 years of family practice in the Nicola Valley, that he would be retiring as of October 15. In his email he noted that after more tha...
3h ago
Wildfire Smoke Forces Cancellation of the RCMP Musical Ride
The RCMP is calling off its Musical Ride event in Merritt this week due to the wildfire situation in the province. The event was initially scheduled for Thursday evening (Aug. 26) , but the RCMP decided to call the event off because of the wildfire smoke billowing into the region. "We've been notified that regrett...
Aug 22, 2026
Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz Wildfire Status August 21
Mayor Mike Goetz stopped by Q101 studios on Friday Aug 21st to discuss the current wildfire situation as it pertains to Merritt and area. He also discussed the City of Merritt's Wildfire Information Open House, a TNRD notice and an event happening tomorrow for everyone. The entire interview can be heard here.
Aug 21, 2026
FRAUD FACT: Social Media Account Hijacking
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...
Aug 21, 2026
