The Week That Was – July 12 – 16, 2021
Merritt | Q101 File photo
Jul 17, 2021 | 5:38 AM
Vern Strecheniuk
Every weekend Q101 publishes the ‘Week That Was’ highlighting some of the most interesting news stories of the week.
This week Merritt was talking about wildfires continuing to burn across BC, drought conditions worsen in the Nicola Valley, support for evacuees extended, and a public hearing has been set.
Evacuation Alert issued for July Mountain wildfire; Expanded for Brenda Creek blaze
The Thompson Nicola Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert south of Merritt in Electoral Area “N” – Beautiful Nicola Valley-South.
Evacuation Alert issued for July Mountain wildfire; Expanded for Brenda Creek blaze
Drought conditions worsen in the Nicola Valley
In the latest drought condition update from the BC River Forecast Centre both the Coldwater and Nicola watersheds jumped from level 1 to level 3 drought. (The scale runs from 1-5)
Support for evacuees in Merritt extended to 30 days
Any evacuees currently finding shelter in Merritt are now able to receive support for up to 30 days.
Date set for 3350 Voght Street public hearing
The proposed development at 3350 Voght Street (Voght and Grimmett) is headed back to a public hearing after City Council approved first and second reading of a zoning bylaw amendment back in May.
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