MOST CURRENT NEWS
Merritt fire officials respond to Monck Park area fire
Fire officials from around the region are again asking residents to be careful when it comes to fire this spring as local departments are seeing an uptick in recent weeks. On Tuesday afternoon, Merritt Fire Rescue Department responded to a wildland fire near Harmon Estates, off Monck Park Road. Thanks to the quick act...
4h ago
Proposed Merritt municipal tax increase sitting at eight per cent; could be up to 12 per cent
Merritt residents will have one last chance to provide their input on the city's budget and their municipal tax increase for 2025. The City of Merritt unveiled its proposed budget for 2025 and preliminary five-year financial plan Friday (March 28) which could see a municipal property tax increase of up to 12 per cent. ...
7h ago
"Is a game-changer" Mayor Mike on $60 million to emergency readiness
New funding from the Province will allow the City of Merritt to rebuild two damaged dikes to higher standards to better protect against flooding and keep people safe. The Province is providing the City of Merritt with $60 million to relocate and rebuild two critical dikes, on both banks of the Coldwater River, that wer...
Mar 26, 2025
Snowfall warnings issued for region: Environment Canada
Environment Canada has stayed its snowfall warning for the region today on two fronts. The weather agency issued the warnings on Thursday as a Pacific frontal system moved into the region this week bringing precipitation in the form of snow to the Interior. The Coquihalla from Merritt to Hope is expected to received be...
Mar 21, 2025
KIJHL to separate into two tiers in 2026; Storm and Cents to play Tier 1
The Merritt Centennials will be taking a step up in competition two seasons from now.The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) announced 11 of its teams, including the Storm and Centennials, will transition to Junior A Tier 1 hockey ahead of the 2026-27 season. The KIJHL was given Junior A Tier 2 status f...
Mar 20, 2025
