Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
No properties currently at risk as wildfires burn near Spences Bridge and Cook's Ferry
The Thompson Regional District's Electoral Area 'I' has been battered by Mother Nature over the past three years. Beginning with the devastating Lytton wildfire in 2021, followed by flooding along Hig...
Jul 17, 2024 Smoke filled skies near Spences Bridge (image credit - CFJC Today)
Traffic Light Repair & Delays
The City of Merritt reminding residents that the traffic light at River Ranch Road and Voght Street has been experiencing issues. A maintenance technician has advised that wiring issues and a possible...
Jul 17, 2024
Mandatory Water Conservation Notice in Effect for Spences Bridge Community Water System
Effective immediately, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) and Cook's Ferry Indian Band (CFIB) have issued a Mandatory Water Conservation Notice for the Spences Bridge Community Water System....
Jul 16, 2024 Pattison Media File Photo
Wildfires north of Spences Bridge could continue to grow due to hot, dry conditions, wind gusts
Two out-of-control wildfires burning north of the community of Spences Bridge could continue to spread on Tuesday (July 16) afternoon. The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) notes an unnamed wildfire nearly 7...
Jul 16, 2024 All images courtesy : BC Wildfire Service
Newman's daughter makes plea for information
The daughter of former Merritt City Councilor Claire Newman has made a public plea for information that may help solve the tragic hit and run that resulted in Newman's untimely death more than a year ...
Jul 16, 2024 (Photo courtesy of the City of Merritt).
Small Fire near Hector Creek being held
Despite the windy conditions, firefighters are holding off a small wildfire near Hector Creek which was reported around 4 p.m. Monday. The BC Wildfire Service says the fire is .01 hectare in size. Res...
Jul 15, 2024 Photo credit: CFJC News
Veteran Logan Lake Councilor Marion Bell mourned in community
The flags outside of municipal offices in Logan Lake are at half-mast today as the community mourns the death of Councilor Marion Bell, who passed away on Monday. Bell was first elected to council in ...
Jul 15, 2024 Photo credit: District of Logan Lake
Upper Jesse Creek fire being held, new fire at East Swakum Mountain
Two wildfires near the City of Merritt are being held this afternoon thanks to the work of emergency crews and local fire departments. The Upper Jesse Creek wildfire which was reported on Sunday after...
Jul 15, 2024 Photo credit: CFJC News
Wildfire burning out of control near Merritt
UPDATED As of 6:26 p.m. the fire has now grown to 10 hectares. ~RJW B.C. Wildfire Service reporting a small fire just outside of Merritt has been discovered and is burning out of control as of ...
Jul 14, 2024 : From BC Wildfire Service
Temporary service interruption at Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department
Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital due to limited physician availability. Emergency services will be unavailable from 1...
Jul 11, 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)
