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'At least we are being listened to'; Merritt mayor optimistic for change with new health minister
MERRITT - British Columbia's new Health Minister has been in her post for more than four months now, and the mayor of one of the hardest hit communities with hospital closures is sharing confidence in a change of direction. Mike Goetz had an opportunity, along with a number of affected mayors, to hold court with Minist...
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UPDATE: Merritt RCMP dealing with incident on Clapperton Avenue
UPDATE: Merritt RCMP report the incident is now under control as of 2:30 p.m. While police officers remain at the scene of the incident, no one is being asked to restrict themselves from the area. Officials have not released any information regarding the nature of the incident. MERRITT - RCMP in Merritt are responding ...
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Merritt Fire Rescue expands service area to include Cook's Ferry IR
MERRITT - Merritt Fire Rescue (MFR) will now be responding to potential structure fires and early-stage wildfires on the Antko Reserve #21 of the Cook's Ferry Indian Band. The reserve is located near the municipal boundaries of the city, with MFR set to provide service for a five-year term. "Previously provided on...
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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
