Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
K'en T'em and the Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly (CNA) celebrate the naming of new moth species
nekpmx Territory - K'en T'em Limited Partnership and the Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly (CNA) are thrilled to share the discovery and naming of a new species of moth in the tridentaforma genus. The sknkli...
Apr 30, 2024
Northbound traffic halted on Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - Drivers travelling from B.C.'s coast to the interior will face delays and challenges Monday (April 29). DriveBC reported a vehicle incident on the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and M...
Apr 29, 2024 Accident Scene | CFJC Today
Rainy forecast bodes well for the Nicola Valley as British Columbia combats early Wildfire season
MERRITT - As British Columbia faces its first wildfire evacuation of the year, Merritt will be getting lots of much needed rain this week. For the Nicola Valley a rainy forecast is exactly what the do...
Apr 26, 2024 Merritt B.C. / istockphoto
Thousands without power in Merritt and the North Shuswap Friday morning
UPDATE (7:30 a.m.): A power outage is also impacting multiple BC Hydro customers in Merritt Friday morning. BC Hydro says 1,707 customers in an area covering nearly half of Merritt, Aspen Grove and Br...
Apr 26, 2024
Port Moody donates rescue truck to Lytton Fire & Rescue
LYTTON - A gracious donation will bolster Lytton's response to emergencies this year. Lytton Fire & Rescue is now in possession of a rescue truck, graciously donated by the City of Port Moody. Not...
Apr 26, 2024 left to right: Councillor Thoss, Councillor McCann and Mayor O'Connor.
Category 3 fire prohibitions will commence in Merritt Fire Centre in early May
MERRITT - Fire prohibitions are set to commence in Merritt starting in early May (2024.) The fire ban will remain in effect until 12:00 (noon) Oct. 11, 2024, or until the order is rescinded. Anyone co...
Apr 25, 2024 Fire Ban Map | BC Wildfire Service
Shirley Bond addresses Interior Health and NDP over Merritt's $90K bill for ER closures
MERRITT/VICTORIA - Mayor Mike Goetz says the B-C government owes the city 90-thousand dollars for shutting down its lone emergency room last year for several days. part of that amount is tied to servi...
Apr 25, 2024 Shirley Bond | Image Credit: BC United
Logan Lake hit with horse riding equipment theft again
LOGAN LAKE - For the second time in less than a year Logan Lake has been targetted for thefts relating to agricultural/horse riding equipment. In February of 2024 farmers have been warned by the RCMP ...
Apr 24, 2024 Stolen Items | Logan Lake RCMP
Dry conditions and heavy winds help kickstart B.C. Interior wildfire season
KAMLOOPS - Wildfire season has seemingly begun across British Columbia. In the past seven days, there were 44 new fire starts in the province. In the past 24 hours, there were nine new fire starts. Of...
Apr 23, 2024 Cooney Bay wildfire (image credit - CFJC Today)
Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly announce new Executive Director Nicole Johnny
MERRITT - After an extensive search process, the Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly (CNA) has appointed a new Executive Director. Nicole Johnny will step into the role after working with the organization for ...
Apr 23, 2024 Nicole Johnny | New CNA Executive Director
