Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

Time to get rid of pumpkins properly
MERRITT - Now that Halloween and pumpkin carving season is over, its time to dispose of them properly. The City of Merritt is reminding residents to place their pumpkins either in the garbage or take ...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 01, 2022

Modifications at the Eco-Depot
MERRITT - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has released more details about the modified Lower Nicola Eco-Depot. Officials said customers must pay using Eco-Card, Credit Card or charge acco...
Vern Strecheniuk Oct 31, 2022 (Image credit: The Thompson-Nicola Regional District)

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 ...
Vern Strecheniuk 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...
Vern Strecheniuk 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 ...
Vern Strecheniuk 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...
Vern Strecheniuk 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...
Vern Strecheniuk 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...
CFJC/ JAMES PETERS 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...
Vern Strecheniuk 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 ...
Vern Strecheniuk Oct 20, 2022 (Image credit: CFJC Today/File photo).
