Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
A fire closed the Eco-Depot over the weekend
MERRITT - A fire broke out early Saturday morning at the Lower-Nicola Eco Depot. The fire caused the facility to be closed over the weekend. "The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is expecting ...
Oct 31, 2022 (Image credit: The Thompson-Nicola Regional District)
Two schools in Merritt vandalized leads to public assistance
MERRITT - Merritt RCMP are asking for the publics assistance to identify suspects responsible for vandalizing both Diamondville Elementary and Central Elementary. "We are seeking the public's assistan...
Oct 27, 2022 (Photo Courtesy Merritt RCMP)
Merritt RCMP have found the wanted van
MERRITT - With the help from the public, RCMP have located the van allegedly involved in child luring. "We had an influx in calls and tips after the initial release this morning and want to thank the ...
Oct 27, 2022 (Photo courtesy Merritt RCMP)
Wind warning issued for Coquihalla Highway and Okanagan Connector
MERRITT - Environment Canada has a wind warning in effect for the Coquihalla Highway from Kamloops to Merritt and the Okanagan Connector from Merritt to Kelowna. While a windstorm is forecast to cross...
Oct 27, 2022 Highway 5, 24 kilometres north of Merritt at Helmer Interchange, looking north (Image credit: DriveBC).
Merritt RCMP asking for publics help in identifying van and the occupants
MERRITT - Merritt RCMP are looking to identify a van and the occupants who allegedly attempted to lure children at the 7-Eleven. Last night (October 25) just after 6:00 p.m., officers said the two mal...
Oct 26, 2022 (Image credit: Merritt RCMP)
Former Merritt-area MLA's suit against province over weed control dismissed
MERRITT - A former Interior MLA has lost his bid to sue the province's attorney general and forests ministry in B.C. Provincial Court. David Chutter represented Yale-Lillooet for one term beginning in...
Oct 26, 2022 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Canada Post raises grant money for local organizations
MERRITT - A BBQ was put on by Canada Post yesterday (October 19) to raise money for the Canada Post Community Foundation. The money collected during the annual fundraising efforts goes directly toward...
Oct 20, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Environment Canada warns drivers ahead of potentially wet weekend
MERRITT - As it comes to the end of October, the weather is starting to get colder which means snow could be on its way. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement along the Coquihalla ...
Oct 20, 2022 (Image credit: CFJC Today/File photo).
Longtime Logan Lake city councilor Allan Smith dies at 80
MERRITT - Logan Lake city council will has lost a longtime member as Allan Smith has passed away. At the age of 80-years-old, Smith died after spending 31 years on council. He was first elected in Nov...
Oct 19, 2022 (Image credit: District of Logan Lake)
Red Cross supporting small businesses and not-for-profit organizations
MERRITT - Support for small businesses and not-for-profit organizations is being extended by the Canadian Red Cross. "Our experience has shown that small businesses and not-for-profit organizations pl...
Oct 18, 2022 (Image credit: Canadian Red Cross)
