Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Protests in support of the emergency department at the Nicola Valley hospital continue
MERRITT - For the third week in a row, there was another protest in support of the emergency department at the Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt. "We are stuck in a snowbank, our wheels are spinning, ...
May 02, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
BCHL leaving Hockey Canada, moves independent
MERRITT - The BC Hockey League (BCHL) has announced that effective June 1, 2023, the league will officially leave Hockey Canada and become independent. The BCHL has 17 teams across B.C. including the ...
May 01, 2023
RCMP looking for hit and run truck
MERRITT - Merritt RCMP are asking the public's help in finding a truck that was involved in a hit and run. Officers said a truck drove on the sidewalk and struck a steel post, tearing it out of the gr...
May 01, 2023 (Image credit: Merritt RCMP)
Thompson region upgraded to a Flood Watch
MERRITT - The B.C. River Forecast Centre has upgraded the High Streamflow Advisory to a Flood Watch for the Thompson area, which includes Merritt. A Flood Watch means river levels are rising and will ...
May 01, 2023 (Photo courtesy Zachary Stewart)
Vehicle runs into local business
MERRITT - A vehicle crashed into Fetch Dog Grooming, yesterday (April 27) afternoon. Merritt RCMP and B.C. Ambulance Services responded to the 2100 block of Quilchena Avenue. Officers confirmed there ...
Apr 28, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Gas leak at Diamond Vale Mobile Home & RV Park
MERRITT - Crews on are on scene at the Diamond Vale Mobile Home & RV Park in response to a gas leak. The park is blocked off with crews saying some residents are evacuated. Both FortisBC and Merri...
Apr 27, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Special avalanche warning issued for B.C. Interior due to rising temperatures
MERRITT - A special avalanche warning is in effect from April 27 to May 1 for most of B.C.'s Interior due to an expected spike in temperatures. According to Avalanche Canada, the sudden transition fro...
Apr 27, 2023 (Image credit: Avalanche Canada)
Merritt RCMP reminding about school bus safety
MERRITT - As the school year continues on, Merritt RCMP remind residents about school bus safety. "I'd like to remind motorists to slow down around schools and buses, no matter the circumstances," sai...
Apr 27, 2023 (Image credit: Merritt RCMP)
High Streamflow Advisory issued in the Thompson area
MERRITT - The Government of B.C. has put a High Streamflow Advisory in place for the Thompson area, which includes Merritt. A High Streamflow Advisory means river levels are rising or expected to rise...
Apr 27, 2023 (Photo courtesy Zachary Stewart)
Merritt Centennials make coaching change ahead of 51st season
MERRITT - The Merritt Centennials and Head Coach/GM Curtis Toneff have parted ways following the 2022/23 season. "On behalf of the Centennials, we would like to sincerely thank Curtis for his hard wor...
Apr 26, 2023 (Image credit: Merritt Centennials)
