Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
McHappy Day succesful between Merritt and Kamloops
MERRITT - The annual McHappy Day took place on Wednesday (May 10), and between Merritt and Kamloops nearly $70,000 was raised. "Today is the happiest day of the year," said Brandy Gozda-Sekhon, owner ...
May 12, 2023 (Image credit: Roger White/Q101)
Former Merritt-area NDP MLA Harry Lali endorses Falcon, joins B.C. United
MERRITT - A former NDP MLA from Merritt says he is changing teams and supporting the opposition B.C. United. In a statement, Harry Lali says he believes the B.C. NDP has become an "urban-interest part...
May 11, 2023 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Community Garden laying down their roots for the year
MERRITT - The Community garden will soon be in full bloom. As the temperatures get warmer, the green thumbs are coming out to the community garden. "We are starting to plant now that we have the frost...
May 11, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Upcoming hot temperatures causing a special weather statement throughout most of the province
MERRITT - With temperatures expected to reach the low to mid 30's in the Nicola Valley, Environment Canada has a special weather statement put into place for most of the province. "Daytime highs will ...
May 11, 2023 (Image credit: CFJC Today/File photo)
Washington driver clocked at 262 km/h on the Coquihalla near Merritt Sunday
MERRITT - A Sunday afternoon patrol on the Coquihalla Highway netted a B.C. Highway Patrol (BCHP) a big catch - a car clocked at 262 kilometres per hour. In a news release, BCHP spokesperson Cpl. Mike...
May 10, 2023 Image Credit: B.C. Highway Patrol
City releasing water from the Nicola Lake Dam
MERRITT - Water is being released from the Nicola lake Dam in order to safely manage water levels. "The City of Merritt works regularly with the dam operators to regulate waterflows and minimize impac...
May 10, 2023 file photo
First high school rodeo event of the season took place in Merritt
MERRITT - The Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds was host to the first event of the year for High School Rodeo. "It feels so good, all of the horses are fresh and we are all ready to ride," said Myranda Mack...
May 09, 2023 Macey Freemantle, BC High School Rodeo Vice-President (Left) Myranda Mackenzie, BC High School Rodeo Queen (Right).(Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Community Policing Office remind residents about summertime theft
MERRITT - The Merritt Community Policing Office is reminding residents about property crime and vehicle theft. "When there's warmer weather, there's definitely more people moving around," said Marlene...
May 09, 2023 Cruiser | Merritt RCMP
Family confirms remains found in Nicola River as Daniel Nathan Meeker
MERRITT - The family of a missing Merritt man has confirmed on social media that his remains were located on Saturday, April 29. Daniel Nathan Meeker crashed into the Nicola River near the Nicola Lake...
May 08, 2023
Potential breach in an old dike concerning residents; City is aware and working on the issue
MERRITT - A High Streamflow Advisory has been put in place for the Nicola region and some residents are concerned about more flooding after a potential breach of an old dike. "Not a breach yet but it'...
May 05, 2023 (Image supplied)
