Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

MERRITT - As we approach the snowy season, it's time for residents to get winter tires put on their vehicles. On most routes throughout BC, vehicles are required to have winter tires with the snowflak...

MERRITT - It has been over a week since Jacqueline McDermott has been last seen or heard from but officers aren't giving up hope. Sgt. Josh Roda, Merritt RCMP, said Search and Rescue (SAR) are resumin...

MERRITT - With it being the Thanksgiving long weekend, residents are being reminded to drive safe while travelling to visit loved ones. Throughout the province, drivers are being warned for more traff...

MERRITT - Those with underlying health conditions could be affected by wildfire smoke lingering in the area. Environment Canada said those with pre-existing health or respiratory conditions are more l...

MERRITT - An immunization clinic is being set up tomorrow (October 6) at the Civic Centre. Between 8:55 a.m.-4:00 p.m. residents can receive a COVID-19 shot.

MERRITT - Advanced voting begins today for the upcoming municipal election. Between 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Civic Centre, residents can go cast their early ballot. In order to be eligible to vote r...

MERRITT - Merritt RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) has seen an increase in successful investigations into the local drug trade recently. "We have seen huge success over the past six months tar...

MERRITT - Across Canada yesterday (October 4) vigils were held to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). "We are working across the country and across BC ...

MERRITT - Ahead of the upcoming municipal election, an all candidate forum took place in Merritt. Hosted by the Merritt & District Chamber Of Commerce, candidates got the chance to answer question...

MERRITT - RCMP are looking for a woman who went missing after apparently attending a yoga retreat last week. In a news release, Merritt RCMP say Jacqueline McDermott, 22, has not been seen or heard fr...