Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Mask mandate, tighter restrictions return to entire Interior Health region due to accelerated COVID-19 spread
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health is going backward in its public health restrictions after the re-accelerated spread of COVID-19. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has announced masks are now manda...
Aug 21, 2021
TNRD rescinds Lower Nicola Evacuation order
The Evacuation Order issued on August 15, 2021 at 2030 hrs has been downgraded to an Evacuation Alert in Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country), Electoral Area "M" (Beautiful Nicola Valley-North) and E...
Aug 20, 2021
Guard work continues on Lytton wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service is continuing to construct guards to protect communities southeast of the Lytton fire like Lower Nicola and Merritt. "Crews are making progress on a fire guard along the south ...
Aug 20, 2021 Lytton fire perimeter/ BC Wildfire Service
Merritt man charged with assaulting an officer
The Merritt RCMP have announced a Merritt man has been charged with multiple offences after being spotted chasing a female down Quilchena Avenue. "On June 29, 2021, police were called to Quilchena Ave...
Aug 20, 2021
Additional fire support to stage in Merritt
The City of Merritt will be receiving additional fire resources after requesting preventative resources to prepare the community in case of a future evacuation order. "Additional fire support will be ...
Aug 20, 2021
Coldwater Band issues evacuation ORDER for Reserve 3
The Coldwater Indian Band has issued an evacuation ORDER for Reserve #3 Gwen Lake due to the July Mountain wildfire. The order was issued Thursday afternoon by Chief and Council. Residents are being a...
Aug 19, 2021 credit - Coldwater Band
No growth on southeast side of Lytton fire
The BC Wildfire Service is reporting no growth on the southeast side of the Lytton wildfire. "No significant growth has been observed on the southeast side of the fire which remains approximately 3km ...
Aug 19, 2021 credit - BC Wildfire Service
Logan Lake evacuation order lifted, residents to return home
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - One week after residents were forced to flee a raging wildfire, the people of Logan Lake are on their way home. The district's website says the evacuation order put in place Aug. 12...
Aug 19, 2021 Logan Lake | Q101News
Cents Commit To Strong NHL Bloodline For Upcoming Season
The Merritt Centennials announced today that they've committed to defender Will Bowman (02) from Deerfield Academy of the USHS Prep League for the upcoming season. Calling Chicago, Illinois home, Bowm...
Aug 19, 2021
Councillor Bhangu makes first public statement since being charged
Merritt City Councillor Mike Bhangu has spoken to Q101 News regarding the uttering threats charge against him. "The allegations are coming from an uninvited individual who came to my home, placed my s...
Aug 19, 2021 credit - Mike Bhangu
