Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Former Merritt councillor Luck to represent Fraser-Nicola for Conservatives
MERRITT - For much of the election results reporting period Saturday evening (Oct. 19), Fraser-Nicola was a close race, but like most of the B.C. Interior, the Conservatives pulled away as the night w...
Oct 20, 2024
ENVIRONMENT CANADA ISSUES WEATHER ADVISORIES FOR REGION
It could be tricky for motorists on the highways today as Environment Canada has issued a pair of weather advisories for the area on Saturday. First a rainfall advisory has been issued for the Trans-C...
Oct 19, 2024
Advance polling numbers up for Fraser Nicola as election day looms
If the number of advance voters here in the Fraser -Nicola riding are any indication as to how busy it will be at the polling booths during B.C. Provincial Election Day on Saturday, then we could see ...
Oct 18, 2024 CFJC File
USW Local 7619 members raise alarms over dust exposure at Highland Valley Copper
Employees of Teck's Highland Valley Copper Mine in the Logan Lake area say concerns around dust exposure have hit an all-time high. This month, safety equipment requirements at Highland Valley ramped ...
Oct 17, 2024 Image Credit: CFJC Today file image
Charges recommended after dog dragged behind vehicle in Merritt: BC SPCA
The BC SPCA says it has seized a dog after it was dragged behind a vehicle in Merritt. In a news release issued Thursday (Oct. 17), the BC SPCA's Eileen Drever says the young collie mix was tethered t...
Oct 17, 2024 Courtesy BC SPCA
Merritt Country Christmas Week set for Nov 25-30
While the calender may say October, the planning is well underway for the City of Merritt Country Christmas Week activities happening November 25-30. Country Christmas committee chair Carrie Ware said...
Oct 17, 2024 Courtesy Merritt Country Christmas
TALKING CENTS: Cents add size up from in acquiring Krutchen
The Merritt Centennials have added some size to their line-up acquiring six-foot forward Dylan Krutchen from the Melfort Mustangs of the Saskatchewan Junior A Hockey League. Krutchen was pointless whi...
Oct 17, 2024 Courtesy of Merritt Centennials
Road work and bus cancellations slated for today (October 17)
Motorists who use Juniper Drive and Parker Drive will encounter a traffic interruption today (October 17 ) from 7:00 a.m. until noon. City crews will be conducting utilities work on Juniper Drive down...
Oct 17, 2024 City of Merritt
Final day of advance polling today leading up to Saturday's election
Today is the last day for Merritt area voters to take advantage of advance voting in the upcoming B.C. provincial election. Reports from across the province show that advance polling numbers have exce...
Oct 16, 2024 Civic Centre - City of Merritt
Dangerous dog on loose in Merritt
Merritt area residents are being warned of a dangerous dog that is on the loose in the city. Officials at Merritt City Hall reported that over the Thanksgiving weekend, a break-in occurred at the City...
Oct 16, 2024 Photo: City of Merritt
