Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
B.C. welcomes 100 firefighters from Mexico, province finalizing more out-of-province resources
ABBOTSFORD - The B.C. government officially welcomed in 100 firefighters from Mexico into Abbotsford on Saturday (July 24). Mike Farnworth, minister of public safety and solicitor general for British ...
Jul 26, 2021 file photo
B.C. Wildfire Service: Cooler nighttime temperatures helping lower active fire count
KAMLOOPS - As of Sunday (July 25) morning, there are 257 active wildfires in B.C. Provincially, it's one fewer than Saturday but well down from nearly 300 earlier in the week. B.C. Wildfire Service Fi...
Jul 26, 2021 credit - CFJC
The Week That Was - July 19 - 23, 2021
Every weekend Q101 publishes the 'Week That Was' highlighting some of the most interesting news stories of the week. This week Merritt was talking about the continuing wildfire situation, a contentiou...
Jul 24, 2021 file photo
Sloan tied for first at 3M Open
Roger Sloan is having himself a tournament at the perfect time. The Merrittonian entered this week's 3M Open ranked 147 in the FedEx Cup and at risk of losing his tour card for next season. PGA Pros n...
Jul 23, 2021 Credit: Roger Sloan / Facebook
Merritt signs agreement with TNRD to provide fire protection at TMX camp
The City of Merritt has entered into an agreement with the Thompson Nicola Regional District to provide fire protection at the Trans Mountain camp for the next 18 months. "Though the camp is within th...
Jul 23, 2021 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Long-term effects of smoke inhalation should be avoided: Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - It has been almost a month of a smoke-filled sky in Kamloops and the recommendation from Interior Health remains the same: stay indoors, stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor exercise -...
Jul 23, 2021
BC Wildfire Service reports suspected growth at July Mountain
The BC Wildfire Service is reporting that the July Mountain Wildfire remains at 760 hectares, however the Service is reporting that growth has been observed on this fire but due to limited visibility ...
Jul 23, 2021 credit - CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
City of Merritt looking to partner with Tourism Nicola Valley
The City of Merritt is looking to partner with Tourism Nicola Valley to deliver a new tourism model for the City. Currently the City of Merritt runs its own tourism department however the head of the ...
Jul 23, 2021
Shackan and Cook's Ferry Indian Bands Evacuate
The Shackan Indian Band has issued an evacuation ORDER for Reserve IR#11. All those living on the reserve are asked to evacuate immediately and travel to the Shackan Band Office in Merritt. Further de...
Jul 22, 2021 credit - Shackan Indian Band
Evacuation ORDER issued for Spences Bridge
An Evacuation Order has been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Kamloops. A wildfire event located North-East of Lytton is threatening structur...
Jul 22, 2021 credit - TNRD
