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 another discovery of unmarked graves, a rollover crash on the Coquihalla, a motion to recognize the local traditional territories at city meetings, and possible expanded liquor service at the NVMA.

751 unmarked graves found at Saskatchewan residential school site

The Cowessess First Nation says ground-penetrating radar has discovered 751 unmarked grave sites at the Marieval Indian Residential School.

751 unmarked graves found at Saskatchewan residential school site

Rollover crash near Merritt kills young driver

One man was killed and another injured in a rollover crash near Merritt Saturday (June 19).

Rollover crash near Merritt kills young driver

Motion to recognize traditional territories passed unanimously

Unlike in 2018 when this motion was presented to Merritt City Council, Councillor Travis Fehr’s motion to have staff investigate an appropriate land acknowledgement has been passed unanimously.

Motion to recognize traditional territories passed unanimously

Merritt Centennials propose expanding liquor service at NVMA

Currently, the Cents only offer liquor service in a small beer garden located in the corner of the rink. All other BCHL teams have open liquor seating and that is what the organization is hoping to start this season.

Merritt Centennials propose expanding liquor service at NVMA