Every weekend Q101 publishes the ‘Week That Was’ highlighting some of the most interesting news stories of the week.

COVID-19 related stories will be mostly excluded from these articles (for the latest COVID-19 stats click here).

This week Merritt was talking about a bank worker charged with fraud, new COVID-19 restrictions imposed, a new mask mandate in SD58, and a new Chief for the Shackan Indian Band.

Merritt bank worker charged with theft and fraud

“A complex internal theft investigation into the alleged actions of an employee of a Merritt area financial institution, has resulted in the criminal charges being approved by the BC Prosecution Service,” said Sgt. Josh Roda.

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BC imposes new COVID-19 restrictions

BC Health Officials have introduced several new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia.

“We’ve started to see the start of exponential growth,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry.

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SD 58 clarifies new mask mandate

School District 58 Nicola-Similkameen has sent a letter home to parents to clarify the new mask mandate in the district.

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Shackan Indian Band elects new Chief

Arnold Lampreau has been elected Chief of the Shackan Indian Band defeating Incumbent Jordan Joe in Saturday’s vote.

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