Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
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)
Campfires banned in Kamloops, Cariboo regions as of Thursday
MERRITT - The province is banning campfires in both the Kamloops and Cariboo Fire Centres as of this Thursday (June 8). In a news release, the province says Category 1 fires will join Category 2 and 3...
Jun 07, 2023 File Photo (Image Credit: Roger White)
Reduce your Wildfire Risk information session taking place in Merritt
MERRITT - The Merritt Fire Rescue Department is holding a 'Reduce your Wildfire Risk' information session tonight (June 6). Gareth Tilt, Merritt Firefighter and Public Education Coordinator, breaks do...
Jun 06, 2023 (Image credit: City of Merritt)
Graduation photos are back up in business windows around the City
MERRITT - It's the homestretch of high school for another graduating class. As graduation comes quickly for the class of 2023, their grad photos have been placed up at businesses throughout the City. ...
Jun 06, 2023 (Image credit: Gian Cavaliere, Vice-Principal of Merritt Secondary School)
Level two watering restrictions going in place within the City
MERRITT - Level two watering restrictions are being put in effect within the City of Merritt starting today (June 6). "While the City's three aquifers currently have ample water, the challenge comes w...
Jun 06, 2023 (Image credit: Q101 File)
Centennials announce new partnership with a hockey academy in the States
MERRITT - The Merritt Centennials have announced a new partnership with Lovell Hockey, a hockey academy from Rockland, Massachusetts. The Cents and Lovell Hockey will be holding their first-ever BCHL ...
Jun 05, 2023 (Image credit: Merritt Centennials)
