Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Merritt Fire Rescue reminding the community about campfire safety
MERRITT - Fire season is starting to pick up for both the Kamloops Fire Centre and for residents wanting to roast hot dogs. Even if it seems like a harmless backyard fire, Merritt Fire and Rescue Depa...
Apr 19, 2023 (Image credit: April Morel)
UPDATE: Evacuation Alert issued for Pavilion Reserve
ASHCROFT, B.C. - UPDATE (5:40 p.m.): The Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation has issued an evacuation alert for Pavilion Indian Reserve #1 due to the Southeast Skwish Creek wildfire. Residents of the reserve sh...
Apr 18, 2023 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
WorkBC held a successful career job fair
MERRITT - A widely successful career fair took place at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) hosted by WorkBC. "We are really excited to work with our community partners to hold an inclusi...
Apr 18, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Toxic drug numbers have been released for the first three months of 2023
MERRITT - Toxic drug numbers throughout the first three months of 2023 have been released. According to the latest preliminary data by the BC Coroners Service, 596 people died province-wide in January...
Apr 18, 2023 (Image credit: CFJC Today/File photo)
Two wildfires broke out near Coldwater over the weekend
MERRITT - There were two fires that broke out near Coldwater over the weekend, both of which are considered under control. According to the BC Wildfire Service, a 10 hectare fire was set on Saturday (...
Apr 17, 2023 credit - CFJC
Road repairs causing a closure in the City
MERRITT - Temporary repair work is underway today (Monday, April 17) on Voght street, causing a closure and a detour around the area. The section of road between Blackwell and Grimmett, outside the RC...
Apr 17, 2023 (Image credit: City of Merritt)
Construction resumes at Smith Pioneer Park
LOWER NICOLA - Construction resumes on the Smith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola. Even though construction is starting up again, officials said the park will remain open but advise residents to give crew...
Apr 14, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Drug alert issued throughout the Interior Health region
MERRITT - A drug alert has been issued throughout the entire Interior Health region. Interior Health (IH) said a white powder is being sold as cocaine but it actually contains fentanyl. Officials said...
Apr 14, 2023 (Image credit: Interior Health)
Easter egg hunt returned to the Nicola Valley
MERRITT - Fun activities took place over the Easter long weekend, highlighted by an all time favourite, the Easter egg hunt. "This was amazing," said Sky McKeown, Director of Recreation and Facilities...
Apr 12, 2023 (Image credit: Roger White/Q101)
Merritt residents begin protests amid emergency department shutdowns
MERRITT - With the emergency department at the Nicola Valley Hospital still suffering closures, Merritt residents are trying to take action into their own hands. "If they think they are going to keep ...
Apr 12, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
