Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Environment Canada counted 26,000 lightning strikes in B.C. Interior Thursday night
KAMLOOPS - A lightning storm that swept through the southern Interior Thursday evening (July 8) has officials worrying about new fire starts. Environment Canada's Doug Lundquist says multiple storm sy...
Jul 09, 2021 Credit - Michael Reeve
Nicola Valley Rodeo receives large grant to complete electrical upgrades
The Nicola Valley Rodeo Association has been successful in receiving a large grant from the Province to upgrade the electrical systems on the property. "The grant has come through the Community Econom...
Jul 09, 2021 credit - Nicola Valley Rodeo Association
Gordon Creek FSR Wildfire now under control
The BC Wildfire Service is reporting that a small fire to the West of Merritt towards Spences Bridge is now 'under control'. The fire near the Gordon Creek FSR was able to grow to 1.5 hectares before ...
Jul 09, 2021 credit - BC Wildfire Service
Burning conditions in BC three to four weeks ahead of schedule
The BC Wildfire Service has updated their season outlook following a hectic few weeks with fires sparking across the province. "By the end of the month, the Southern Interior only received 30% of norm...
Jul 09, 2021 BC Wildfire Danger Map
Neighbourhood action helps save home metres away from Napier Lake wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The remnants of retardant remain on a log cabin home overlooking Napier Lake. It's left a mess, but ultimately saved the home that was metres from the flames, as the BC Wildfire Service act...
Jul 09, 2021 Neighbours in the Napier Lake area jumped into action to help save a home that was metres away from flames on Wednesday evening (Image Credit: Huguette Stewart)
Loosened restrictions for B.C. long-term care visitation announced
VICTORIA - The province is significantly loosening visitation restrictions for seniors care homes in B.C., saying the COVID-19 vaccination program has made the environments much more safe. Starting Ju...
Jul 09, 2021
Large power outage effecting Merrittonians
BC Hydro is reporting a large power outage near Iron Mountain is effecting over 1,600 customers. Some Merrittonians are reporting just a flicker of their lights, while others are currently in the dark...
Jul 08, 2021 credit - BC Hydro
Fire sparks near Gordon Creek FSR
The BC Wildfire Service is reporting that a fire has sparked just North of Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge. The Service is reporting that the blaze is located near the Gordon Creek FSR. A...
Jul 08, 2021 credit - BC Wildfire Service
Wildfire evacuees need monetary donations more than physical items: United Way
KAMLOOPS - As wildfire evacuees from Lytton and other communities begin to put their lives back together, the generosity of B.C. Interior residents is once again being shown in spades. However, that g...
Jul 08, 2021 credit - Twitter/ Chilliwack Fire member
Royal Inland COVID-19 outbreak grows to nine; 17 new cases in IH Wednesday
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health (IH) says the COVID-19 outbreak at Royal Inland Hospital has grown to nine cases. The outbreak, declared June 30 on 6 South, has been contained to patients and has not sprea...
Jul 08, 2021
