Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
The Week That Was – March 22-26, 2021
Every weekend Q101 publishes the 'Week That Was' highlighting some of the most interesting news stories of the week. COVID-19 related stories will be mostly excluded from these articles (for the lates...
Mar 27, 2021
TNRD forwards info on ‘potential financial irregularities’ to RCMP
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) says it forwarding "information concerning potential financial irregularities" to the RCMP. In a brief statement issued Friday (Mar. 26), the re...
Mar 26, 2021
BC COVID-19 Update - March 26, 2021
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia: "Today...
Mar 26, 2021
Shackan Indian Band members headed to the polls Saturday
Members of the Shackan Indian Band are heading to the polls tomorrow to elect a Chief and two councillors. The election will be held on March 27, 2021. Advanced electronic voting was held earlier this...
Mar 26, 2021 credit - Shackan Indian Band
Forest Enhancement Society of BC helping Merritt company recover more wood fibre from local forests
KAMLOOPS - It's been a difficult couple years for the forest industry in B.C. Shutdowns and curtailments in 2019 led to mills across the province laying off thousands of people. However, Valley Carrie...
Mar 26, 2021 This is a stockpile of hog fuel at Valley Carriers yard in Merritt (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Merritt Police Files – March 26, 2021
Merritt man sentenced after brandishing a knife in June 2020 A Merritt man has been sentenced after brandishing a knife in a incident last year. "On June 9, 2020, the Merritt RCMP received a 9-1-1 eme...
Mar 26, 2021
BC COVID-19 Update - March 25, 2021
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia: "Today...
Mar 25, 2021
BC easing long-term care visitation rules on April 1
People in long-term care and their loved ones will have more ways to safely spend time together, with long-term care visitation rules easing on April 1, 2021. "This pandemic has taken an incredible to...
Mar 25, 2021
RCMP seek public’s help to locate Mark Archachan wanted province wide
Merritt RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating a wanted Merritt man. "Mark Marcell Archachan is wanted province-wide for theft under $5,000, in relation to an alleged offence committed...
Mar 25, 2021 credit - BC RCMP
Hamilton Hill development moved to public hearing
Merritt City Council has moved a massive development out past Exit 286 to a public hearing. The proposed site is located at 2320 Hamilton Hill Road, just past the old visitor centre. "The applicant is...
Mar 25, 2021 credit - APLIN & MARTIN CONSULTANTS LTD.
