Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Coldwater River to be temporarily rerouted
When the flood waters partially receded on Wednesday, City Officials noticed that the Coldwater River had carved out a new path down a section of Pine street. While the original plan was to leave the ...
Nov 22, 2021 (Image Credit: Greg Lowis / City of Merritt)
Details on partial return to Merritt expected Monday
On Sunday, the City of Merritt completed the Rapid Damage Assessment (RDA) of homes affected by flood waters. While several houses received a red placard, EOC Communications Manager Greg Lowis was hap...
Nov 22, 2021 Aerial view of the wastewater treatment plant in Merritt (Image Credit: Greg Lowis / City of Merritt)
Merritt man swept away by river found safe
The Merritt RCMP want to thank the public for their assistance in helping locate a missing man that was last seen being swept away in the Merritt flood. On November 19, 2021, the Merritt RCMP requeste...
Nov 21, 2021
Drinking water samples being tested; Home assessments continue
The City of Merritt is continuing to work towards allowing Merritt residents back into town. On Saturday, the City sent out samples of the drinking water for testing. The City of Merritt's water sampl...
Nov 20, 2021 Greg Lowis/City of Merritt
Citizens can be arrested if they disobey an evacuation order: Merritt RCMP
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt residents are reminded not to enter the city while under an evacuation order. Sgt. Josh Roda with Merritt RCMP says citizens can be arrested under the Emergency Program Act, th...
Nov 20, 2021 Greg Lowis/City of Merritt
Highway contractor remains at full capacity after floods
Yellowhead Road and Bridge (YRB) is contracted by the province to clear the highway network around Merritt BC. The company's Nicola Valley base of operations is in Merritt, now under an evacuation ord...
Nov 20, 2021 credit - YRB
Sloan birdies final hole to make cut at RSM Classic
Roger Sloan was riding the cutline for most of his Friday round at the RSM Classic. Bouncing back from two early bogeys, Sloan rattled off a trio of birdies to reach 4-under, the projected cutline. Th...
Nov 19, 2021 Credit: Roger Sloan / Facebook
Fundraiser identifies six-year-old girl killed in crash near Logan Lake
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - An online fundraiser has identified the family involved in a horrific crash near Logan Lake Thursday (Nov. 19). The GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help with funeral costs for ...
Nov 19, 2021 Image Credit: GoFundMe
Merritt's EOC provides update; some residents to be allowed access following inspection
The City of Merritt is bringing in inspectors to provide rapid damage assessment of the properties that were directly affected by the floods. "Following the RDA process, homes will be tagged as green,...
Nov 19, 2021 Greg Lowis/City of Merritt
Salvation Army gathering donations to build Christmas hampers for Merritt evacuees
KAMLOOPS - The Salvation Army's Kamloops branch has set up an avenue for people to support Merritt evacuees and flood victims. Major Kelly Fifield says donations made through a link on the branch's we...
Nov 19, 2021 Greg Lowis/City of Merritt
