Animal Food Bank to open a branch in Merritt
In their effort to further expand their services, the Animal Food Bank now looks to begin operations in Merritt.
Tag: kelowna
Merritt Otters compete after long COVID-19 break
The Merritt Otters dove in to competition once again this past weekend in Kamloops for their regional swim meet.
NVSC shines in Kelowna
The Nicola Valley Skate Club successfully competed in Kelowna on March 4 and 5 having four of its skaters receive recognition.
Frustration sets in for evacuees in Kamloops
It has now been over one week since the city-wide evacuation of Merritt, and some residents who were sent to Kamloops claim that they have still not received any assistance from ESS.
Evacuated households eligible to receive $2,000 through Red Cross program
Financial help is coming from the Red Cross for those in BC who have had to evacuate their homes due to flooding.
Merritt sees slight rise in weekly COVID-19 cases to nine
The Merritt area saw nine new cases of COVID-19 between Oct. 24 and Oct. 30, an increase of two from the week prior.
Residents warned after fake cheque scams hit Kelowna area
RCMP are warning residents of a scam that has reappeared involving fake cheques for buying items advertised online.
Mandatory indoor mask-wearing returns to Central Okanagan
These new rules include locations such as Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, and Lake Country.
Okanagan Lake diver presumed drowned: RCMP
A 52-year old man who went missing on May 15 in Okanagan Lake is now presumed to have drowned.
COVID-19 outbreak at Big White
Interior Health has announced that a COVID-19 cluster has been linked to Big White Ski Resort outside of Kelowna.
Police dog rescues hiker and furry friend
A lost hiker and his four legged friend were safely located by police dog Fitz after an extensive search in Kelowna.
Mounties finish cycle to Kelowna for kids
The riders included Merritt’s own Cpl. Derrick Francis.
New PET-CT scanner in Kelowna
Those battling cancer who live in the Interior will now have access to a new, state of the art PET/CT scanner at BC Cancer – Kelowna.
Recovery underway for missing swimmer in Okanagan Lake
West Kelowna RCMP are on the lookout for a presumed drowned swimmer near Tug Boat Beach.
Bighorn sheep earn police escort in West Kelowna
“What has 12 legs and no traffic sense? A herd of three bighorn sheep!”
West Kelowna COVID-19 outbreak over
The coronavirus outbreak at Byland Nurseries in West Kelowna has been officially declared over.
Modernized rest area opens on Highway 97C
Those who are used to taking a pit stop at the BC Visitor centre on the Coquihalla Highway will...
Otter swimmers take lots of positives out of Kelowna meet
The June 25 weekend saw 18 members of the Merritt Otters Swim Club in Kelowna for the annual...
Thunder lacrosse tykes perform at home
The Nicola Valley Thunder tyke lacrosse team, comprised of players five to eight years of age,...
Second time just as sweet for Honey Badgers
Defending champions, the Honey Badgers from Kelowna made it look easy in winning the final of the...
