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2024 Annual Report now available:City
Civic minded residents with an interest in the future of our city can now view the City of Merritt's 2024 Annual Report. The document outlines the city's 2024 initiatives, goals for 2025, and 2024 audited financial statements. The report was prepared in accordance with Section 98 of the Community Charter. The public is...
Jun 12, 2025
Category 2 open fire prohibition taking effect in Kamloops Fire Centre
Another layer of fire prohibitions has been placed over the Kamloops Fire Centre amid drier and warmer conditions. Effective noon Friday (June 13), the BC Wildfire Service says Category 2 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. This is in addition to the Category 3 open fire ban that came int...
Jun 12, 2025
Merritt, Kelowna RCMP nab high speed motorcyclist
A man is facing several charges after leading RCMP on a dangerous journey on Friday afternoon. The incident began Friday, when Merritt Highway Patrol observed a motorcycle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 97 C. According to the RCMP report, "for the safety of the public, no pursuit was initiated"...
Jun 09, 2025
BREAKING: Early Season Heat Warning in Effect
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for the Nicola Valley which is expected to be in effect until next week. Elevated temperatures in the region have prompted the agency to issue an early season heat event. A ridge of high pressure is bringing high temperatures to the region. Temperatures will be ...
Jun 06, 2025
Coquihalla closed northbound between Hope and Merritt for 'urgent' sink hole repairs
The northbound lanes of the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt were closed overnight Thursday (June 5) because of a washout near the Box Canyon Chain-Up. DriveBC says crews are working on "urgent sinkhole repairs" in the northbound lanes of the highway between Exit 202: Portia and Exit 217: Zopkios B...
Jun 06, 2025
