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 Lytton evacuation, overwhelming donations, the current wildfire situation across BC, and a couple of police files.

Lytton officials outline how the evacuation was triggered

Officials from the Village of Lytton have sent out their first press release since the fire swept through the small interior town on June 30.

Lytton officials outline how the evacuation was triggered

Donations overwhelm local organizations

For the first time, possibly ever, the Nicola Valley Food Bank is asking the public not to donate. Thanks to the outpouring of support over the past few days, the Food Bank is stocked to the rafters and quite simply out of room for any more donations at this time. The same can be said for those accepting donations at the Shulus Arena and at the Civic Centre in Merritt.

Donations overwhelm local organizations

Burning conditions in BC three to four weeks ahead of schedule

The BC Wildfire Service has updated their season outlook following a hectic few weeks with fires sparking across the province.

Burning conditions in BC three to four weeks ahead of schedule

Merritt Police Files – July 8, 2021

• Merritt man charged for multiple offences
• Merritt man pleads guilty

Merritt Police Files – July 8, 2021