The Week That Was – October 4 – 8, 2021
Merritt | Q101 File photo
Oct 9, 2021 | 9:16 AM
Vern Strecheniuk
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 a spike in local COVID-19 cases, real estate prices falling in September, fallout from the battle for access to public lakes, and funding for the Coldwater Band.
Merritt records 43 new COVID-19 cases
The Merritt Local Health Area registered 43 new cases of the virus over that span, 20 more than the 23 cases recorded the week prior.
Real estate prices fall in September
The average price of a unit sold in Merritt throughout the month September decreased by over 10 per cent according to the latest statistics from the Kamloops and District Real Estate Association.
Many B.C. lakes still accessible to general public: Douglas Lake lawyer
It’s been a long journey for the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club. Director Rick McGowan started battling for public access to Minnie and Stoney Lakes near Merritt in the 1980s.
Many B.C. lakes still accessible to general public: Douglas Lake lawyer
Coldwater Band receiving provincial funding
The Coldwater Indian Band is receiving $32,257 to record traditional teachings and decolonization, and implement an Elders’ cultural and Knowledge-Keeping group.
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