Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

Changes to Air Quality Index: Environment Canada
As we enter another wildfire season, Environment and Climate Change Canada is advising people to pay attention to air pollution levels and check the Air Quality Health Index - especially on smoky days...
Roger White May 21, 2024 With wildfire season here, air quality for those with breathing issues is also a concern. Remember how it was in 2021?

STREET PAVING NOTICE
The City of Mrritt is advising motorists that paving preparation on Voght St between Priest Ave and Coldwater Ave will take place today ( May 17th) and Tuesday (May 21st) between 7:30am - 4:00pm. Traf...
Roger White May 17, 2024

Fire Service Agreement Reached With TNRD
The TNRD will entering into a five-year contract with the City of Merritt for providing fire protection services in portions of Electoral Areas "M" and "N" near Merritt. The contract value is $1,547,8...
Roger White May 17, 2024 Image Credit: file photo

Man Arrested for Uttering Threats near MSS
Merritt RCMP continuing their investigation into an incident that occurred this afternoon near the Merritt Secondary School. Sgt Brock Hedrick told Q101 News that at approximately 2 p.m., they recieve...
Roger White May 16, 2024

Highway Advisory Issued for Region
Those venturing out on the highways may run into some inclement weather this weekend. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the region as a cool airmass will bring two to five ...
Roger White May 16, 2024

ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
Merritt RCMP have arrested a man in connection with the armed robbery that occurred last Friday afternoon at a local business. After receiving a tip from the public, the man was arrested without incid...
Roger White May 15, 2024

Fire Ban Begins Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Just of the Victoria Day long weekend, Category 2 open fires will be banned in the Kamloops Fire Centre which includes Merrit and surrounding area. As of this Friday at noon, the BC Wildfire Service s...
Roger White May 15, 2024 File photo: Q101 News

RCMP Search For Missing Man
RCMP in Merritt would like the public's help finding a man who has been missing for about a month. Twenty-five-year-old Christian Keeler, was last heard from on April 15. In a news release, Merritt RC...
Roger White May 15, 2024

Suspect of Bob's Mini Mart Robbery Arrested
Merritt RCMP have taken a man into custody in connection with the armed robbery that occurred on Friday afternoon at a local business. Sgt. Brock Hedrick of the Merritt detachment confirmed to Q101 th...
Gavin Anshelm May 14, 2024

Convicted Killer's Name Change Sets Off Law Change
Convicted killer Allan Schoenborn wants to be known as Ken John Johnson, but the killer's attempt to have his name banned from publication set off a proposed law change by the B-C government to stop p...
Gavin Anshelm May 14, 2024
