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Free N95 respirator masks protect people from wildfire smoke, poor air quality
As the local area remains under thick smoke from the surrounding wildfires, Merritt residents can pick up N95 respiratory masks now available for free in communities in the Interior Health region to help people protect themselves from impacts of wildfire smoke. The Canadian Red Cross is distributing N95 respirator mask...
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Rodeo Parade accepting entries for upcoming event
As the 66th Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo fast approaches, organizers are still accepting applications for the 2026 Rodeo Parade happening on Friday, September 4. After a brief hiatus due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the annual parade which returned to the Pro Rodeo in 2023. This year's parade will again kick off the Merritt R...
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BCWS places area restriction around Ainslie Creek wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service has placed an area restriction around the Ainslie Creek wildfire as crews battle the out of control blaze. The area restriction came into effect at 12 p.m. on Friday (Aug 14) and will remain in effect until Aug. 31, unless it is otherwise lifted earlier. "This area restriction is being impl...
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Wildfire smoke to impact Merritt ,Kamloops, and Shuswap areas into the weekend
A yellow air quality warning remains for the Kamloops, Shuswap and Merritt areas heading into the weekend. Most of southern B.C. is under the same warning as smoke from wildfires wafts across the province. According to the BC Wildfire Service's smoke forecast, Merritt and the surrounding area will get a thick blanket o...
Aug 14, 2026
Breaking: Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz discusses fire situation in City Aug 14
Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz fresh from the TNRD meetings this week had a chance to sit down and chat with Roger White on Friday to discuss several topic on the current wildfire situation and how it's affecting our community. Among the topics discussed: 1.) recent online article from Castanet 2.) current wildfire report 3....
Aug 14, 2026
