Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Evacuation alerts rescinded in Ashcroft, Cache Creek as Mother Nature takes the side of firefighters
A turn in the weather and progress fighting the Shetland Creek wildfire have resulted in good news for the communities of Ashcroft and Cache Creek. Both communities have rescinded evacuation alerts, e...
Jul 25, 2024 CFJC today
UPDATE: Music In The Park Moved to Friday night
Tonight's Music In The Park concert series performance has been rescheduled until Friday night due to inclement weather. On the Rotary Park Bandstand will be singer songwriter Claire Coupland and The ...
Jul 25, 2024 Image: https://www.clairecoupland.com/
Mayor Mike sends invoice to Premier for ER closures
B.C. Premier David Eby is about to get a huge surprise when he gets his mail this week; a $103,831.87 invoice from the City of Merritt. Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz forwarded details to the media this wee...
Jul 25, 2024 The Nicola Valley Hospital will not be one of the hospitals taking part in a IH pilot project where patients receive care from a physician working virtually (Q101 File Photo)
Mechanical issues prompt BC Transit to cancel Friday's bus trips
Merritt Transit is advising residents of the area that due to mechanical issues, there will be no 8:12am or 2:12pm bus to Lower Nicola as well as 9:15, 10:15,1:15, or 3:15 North To Walmart bus on Frid...
Jul 25, 2024 BC Transit | Q101 News
BREAKING: Stumbles Creek Wildfire report "Being Held"
The B.C. Wildfire Service has downgraded the Stumbles Creek Wildfire to "being held" after fire fighting crews made significant progress on Wednesday. Cooler temperatures on Wednesday assisted efforts...
Jul 25, 2024 Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for region
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Nicola Valley region today. Heavy rains and windy conditions hit the region mid-morning, and are expected to continue throughout the...
Jul 25, 2024 File photo
LNIB setting up sprinkler guard around Rocky Pines
Members of the Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) are being proactive rather than reactive when it comes to wildfires. The LNIB Fire Department is setting up a sprinkler guard around the perimeter of Roc...
Jul 24, 2024
Another busy month for Merritt Fire Rescue
The month of June was another busy one for members of Merritt Fire Rescue. Merritt Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson reported to Merritt City Council on Tuesday, July 23 meeting that the department received 1...
Jul 24, 2024 Firefighting Truck | Q101 News
Repairs made on Spences Bridge water system; outdoor watering can resume
Residents on the Spences Bridge Community Water System will be able to proceed with outdoor watering. Effective Thursday (July 25), the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) says irrigation for the...
Jul 24, 2024
UPDATE: Stumbles Creek and Shetland Creek Wildfires continue to expand
The Stumbles Creek Wildfire, just northwest of Merritt appears to be gaining momentum. The blaze near Craigmont Mines that was discovered on Tuesday is now at five-hectares in size. The cause of the o...
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