The Week That Was – April 5 – 9, 2021
credit - BC Wildfire Service
Apr 10, 2021 | 5:32 PM
Vern Strecheniuk
Every weekend Q101 publishes the ‘Week That Was’ highlighting some of the most interesting news stories of the week.
COVID-19 related stories will be mostly excluded from these articles (for the latest COVID-19 stats click here).
This week Merritt was talking about a new company coming to town, a big wildfire just outside of town, charges laid after a crime spree across the region, and an upcoming walk in support of MMIWG.
Barkman announces construction of Merritt plant
The work being done at the plant will be the creation of concrete pavers for use in landscaping projects.
Quilchena Creek area wildfire now being held by BC Wildfire Service
The B.C. Wildfire Service says a wildfire in the Quilchena Creek area outside of Merritt is now classified as being held.
Kamloops man charged following crime spree across Thompson Nicola region
Numerous criminal charges have been approved against a Kamloops man accused of carrying out a crime spree across the Thompson Nicola region at the beginning of the month.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls walk to take over Voght Street Saturday
Voght Street will be closed on Saturday from noon till 1:30 pm to allow for a walk to take place in support of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
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