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 the continuing wildfire situation, a contentious council meeting, increasing drought conditions, and a string of fires along Highway 8.

Evacuation Alert extended towards Merritt and Lower Nicola for Lytton Wildfire

An Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).

A current wildfire in Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country) and Electoral Area “N” (Beautiful Nicola Valley-South) poses a threat to the structures and residents for 94 properties.

Evacuation Alert extended towards Merritt and Lower Nicola for Lytton Wildfire

Unity Cannabis application approved by City Council

Merritt residents come out in droves Tuesday night to address Council ahead of a debate on the proposed Unity Cannabis location at the Adelphi Hotel.

Unity Cannabis application approved by City Council

Merritt increases watering restrictions as drought worsens

The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development have informed the City of Merritt that the watershed is now in Drought Level 4.

Merritt increases watering restrictions as drought worsens

Police believe F150 may have caused multiple fires Sunday night

The Merritt RCMP are investigating after seven fires sparked Sunday night along Highway 8.

Police believe F150 may have caused multiple fires Sunday night