Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for today
Canada Day weekend fireworks in the Nicola Valley area may be in the sky after all in the form of lightning. Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Nicola and South Thompson reg...
Jun 30, 2024 File photo
B.C. Review Board lets child killer Schoenborn keep eligibility for 28-day leave
The British Columbia Review Board has ruled that Allan Schoenborn, who killed his three children in 2008, will keep his eligibility for up to 28 days of unescorted leave from a Metro Vancouver psychia...
Jun 29, 2024
Canada Day Celebrations happening on Monday
The City of Merritt is hosting another fun-filled day to celebrate Canada's 157th birthday. As was the case last year, the excitement will be held in Rotary Park. The days events begin with the annual...
Jun 28, 2024 Hundreds of Merritt residents turned up to celebrated Canada birthday last year. (Photo: Courtesy of Angela Duhy Hub International Insurance)
Phase 2 begins on Smith Pioneer Park improvement project
Phase two of construction at Smith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola will begin as early as next week according to a press release from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Phase two of the Smith P...
Jun 28, 2024 Credit-TNRD
Warning to motorists about animal alerts on highways
With B.C. in a peak period for wildlife activity, Road Safety at Work urges Thompson-Nicola drivers to be on alert for animals on highways. Every year in B.C. some 9,900 vehicle collisions with wildli...
Jun 27, 2024 Credit-Road Safety At Work
Premier Eby joins B.C. mayors in fight to secure federal funding after 2021 floods
Premier David Eby, has penned a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling on the Liberal government to begin 'immediate engagement' regarding the recent denial of Disaster Mitigation and Adaptat...
Jun 27, 2024 Nov. 16 , 2021 (Image Credit: City of Merritt )
Merritt going to the dogs as Kennel Club hosts annual show
The city of Merritt is going to the dogs this weekend as the Nicola Valley Kennel Club gets set to host their annual dog show beginning Friday through Monday Canada Day. Once again this year, the even...
Jun 27, 2024 Photo from Merritt Herald.
B.C. Coroner Service asks public to be prepared for extreme-weather this summer
With the arrival of summer and warmer temperatures, the BC Coroners Service (BCCS) is urging people to take extra care and plan ahead in the event of extreme-weather conditions. In a press release, up...
Jun 27, 2024 NAPA74 / Depositphotos.com
Merritt RCMP officer to stand trial on domestic violence charges
A trial will begin next month for a Merritt RCMP officer charged with domestic violence offences dating back to 2020. Cst. David Feller, formerly the city's community policing officer and street enfor...
Jun 26, 2024 Merritt RCMP officer David Feller (RCMP File Photo)
Public invited to engage with elected officials at Council & Community Cafe
Merritt families are invited to the Merritt Civic Centre on Thursday evening for an informal gathering to meet with members of council and city officials during the Council and Community Cafe from 6 p...
Jun 26, 2024 Civic Centre - City of Merritt
