Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
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)
Flood warning downgraded to a High Streamflow Advisory for the Nicola region; City remains prepared
MERRITT - The Flood Warning has been downgraded to a High Streamflow Advisory in the Nicola area, but the City of Merritt is staying prepared. With rain in the forecast, the City has activated it's Em...
May 05, 2023 Coldwater River in Merritt, May 4 ,2023 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
City of Merritt activates Level 1 Emergency Operations Centre as flood precaution
MERRITT - The City of Merritt has activated a Level 1 EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) as water levels in the Nicola and Coldwater Rivers have risen slightly. A flood watch is in effect for the regio...
May 04, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/ Q101)
Bus cancellations within the City
MERRITT - (UPDATE 10:43 a.m.) The mechanical issues have been fixed and the On-Request bus and Bus 2 are up and running on schedule. MERRITT - BC Transit has announced bus cancellations today (May 4),...
May 04, 2023 Q101- File photo
One Centennial drafted to the USHL
MERRITT - The United States Hockey League (USHL) draft is over and one Merritt Centennial was picked. In the second round, 29th pick, Diego Johnson was selected by the Madison Capitols. The 16-year-ol...
May 04, 2023 (Image credit: Merritt Centennials)
Sever thunderstorm watch in effect for the Nicola region
MERRITT - Environment Canada (EC) has put a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for the Nicola area. According to officials, conditions are favourable for the severe thunderstorms that may be capable ...
May 03, 2023 Credit - Michael Reeve
