Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Special weather statement in effect for the Nicola due to rain and wind
MERRITT - Due to rain, strong winds, and possible thunderstorms today, a special weather statement has been put in effect throughout most of the province, including the Nicola region. Environment Cana...
Jun 13, 2023 (Image credit: CFJC Today/File photo)
ALS walk returning to the Nicola Valley
MERRITT - The ALS walk is returning to Merritt for the third straight year to continue raising awareness for the disease. "This is a chance to come down and say hello to the family and say hello to da...
Jun 12, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
NVIT hands out annual bursaries ahead of graduation
MERRITT - The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) held it's annual award ceremony ahead of graduation. "Our NVIT awards are probably a cornerstone to demonstrate how much the hard work is loo...
Jun 09, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Two small fires pop up between Kamloops and Merritt
MERRITT - B.C. Wildfire Service crews are responding to a pair of new wildfire starts between Kamloops and Merritt. The two spot-sized fires have popped up very close to each other between Stump Lake ...
Jun 08, 2023 (Image Credit: B.C. Wildfire Service)
Province issues Smoky Skies Advisory for Merritt area
MERRITT - The province has put a Smoky Skies Advisory in place for the Merritt area - but it stops short of reaching Kamloops. The advisory issued Thursday morning (June 8) covers the Nicola and South...
Jun 08, 2023 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
City of Merritt quickly jumps to Level Three Watering Restrictions
MERRITT - After announcing Level Two Water Restrictions, the City of Merritt released their intentions to instead go higher to Level Three Watering Restrictions. "While the City's three aquifers curre...
Jun 08, 2023 (Image credit: City of Merritt)
Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds completed years worth of upgrades
MERRITT - The Nicola Valley Rodeo Association (NVRA) have completed various electrical work at the grounds. All the work completed has been in the works since 2011 when the NVRA was awarded a grant fr...
Jun 08, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Officials preach importance of social media during wildfire season
MERRITT - Wildfires are raging throughout the country, with the 2023 fire season already Canada's fourth-worst on record, local officials give tips on how to help in your own backyard. "It's a great o...
Jun 08, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Smile Cookie campaign smashes previous donations records towards the food bank
MERRITT - The Smile Cookie campagin, put on by Tim Hortons, has come to an end with a large cheque going towards the Nicola Valley Food Bank (NVFB). During the Smile Cookie campaign, which ran between...
Jun 07, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Construction in the City causing road and sidewalk closures
MERRITT - The City of Merritt has several road construction projects on the go which is causing road and sidewalk closures. Beginning today (June 7), the northbound lane of 4006 Airport Road will be c...
Jun 07, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
