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Pedestrian killed in crash on Coquihalla near Merritt
MERRITT - RCMP are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 5 near Kane Valley Road south of Merritt early Thursday (April 3) morning. Emergency crews responded to the scene at around 5:15 a.m. and found a man who had been hit. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at...
Apr 03, 2025
Emergency Town Hall examines controversial Bill 7
Merritt residents will have an opportunity to voice their concerns on a controversial introduced earlier this month. The proposed legislation known as Bill 7, would allow the provincial government to take actions intended to support the provincial economy without first requiring debate in the B.C. legislature. Fraser-N...
Apr 03, 2025
Merritt Man wins $200 k on scratch ticket
The city of Merritt had another big winner with thanks to a lucky scratch and win ticket. Robin Coutlee was playing the "Sparkling Riches Scratch and Win that he purchased at the 7-Eleven on Nicola Ave when he scratched three crowns. He then scanned the ticket to see what he won, then gave the ticket to the cashie...
Apr 03, 2025
Merritt fire officials respond to Monck Park area fire
Fire officials from around the region are again asking residents to be careful when it comes to fire this spring as local departments are seeing an uptick in recent weeks. On Tuesday afternoon, Merritt Fire Rescue Department responded to a wildland fire near Harmon Estates, off Monck Park Road. Thanks to the quick act...
Apr 02, 2025
Merritt residents seeing municipal tax increase of just under 11%
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt residents will have one last chance to provide their input on the city's direction for the next five years. The City of Merritt unveiled the draft bylaw for its 2025-29 financial plan after the 2025 budget was finalized. For 2025, Merritt residents will see an average tax increase of nearly 11 p...
Apr 02, 2025
