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Young Merritt family frightened by attempted home invasion

A young couple and their 10 year-old son had a real fright this morning when a dodgy-looking male tried to enter their house.

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Nicola Lake to approach flooding levels

Govt press release warns of approaching flooding levels at Nicola Lake.

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Tegart talks first term as MLA elect

As the new MLA for Fraser-Nicola, Jackie Tegart knows she’ll have a lot to learn in the coming months, but she’s excited about the process.

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City and resident butt heads over illegal garden suite

A local woman and the City of Merritt are clashing over the woman’s rented house, which the city says is an illegal suite.

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City prepares to place sandbags along Nicola River

With rain expected in Merritt over the next several days, crews are preparing to put sandbags along certain parts of the Nicola River

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Return-It Depot granted temporary permit

Merritt city council agreed to grant a temporary use permit to the Merritt Return-it Depot on May 14.

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Sign debate heats up at council

Merritt city council debates what to do with teepee signs.

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New horticulture class leads SD58 briefs

School District briefs featuring a new horticulture class for MSS.

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Merritt RCMP officers rescue two from Nicola River

A pair of RCMP officers, are being commended for their quick thinking that resulted in the safe rescue of a Merritt couple.

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Disappearing doggy bags a mystery

The mystery of disappearing bags at the city’s only off-leash dog park has one user concerned that someone is trying to discourage people

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Tax hike approved as council passes budget

At the Merritt City Council meeting on May 14, councillors voted to accept the new five year financial plan for the city for 2013-17.

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City implements Flood Prevention Plan

City of Merritt prepares for potential flood activity.

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Tegart wins Fraser-Nicola

Liberal Jackie Tegart was declared the new MLA for Fraser-Nicola on Tuesday, defeating stalwart New Democrat Harry Lali.

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Caution urged on lakes for Safe Boating Week

The recent tragedy involving two Langley teens in Nicola Lake reminds us all how dangerous and deadly lakes and rivers can be.

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Couple welcomes baby in their bathroom

It was with unusual and dramatic flare that baby Vanity MacFadyen became a Logan Laker on April 26.

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Local councillor attends Yellowhead Highway meeting

Merritt city councillor Harry Kroeker recently attended the TransCanada Yellowhead Highway Association annual general meeting

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Voters hit the polls to select leader

Voters in Merritt, and throughout B.C., are voting today to determine which party will lead British Columbia for the next few years.

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High streamflow advisory for Coldwater River

A high stream flow advisory was issued by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources for Coldwater River.

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New program at TRU revives trades

TRU is offering area students one program that covers bricklaying, tile setting, and cement masonry in one program.

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SD58 gets donation for Aboriginal Academy iPads

A $10,000 donation to School District 58 will be used to buy 20 iPads for Merritt Secondary School’s Aboriginal Academy program.

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