Toxic algae bloom advisory lifted at N’Kwala (Nicola) Lake
Interior Health has removed the toxic algae bloom advisory for N’Kwala (Nicola) Lake after a more than three week closure.
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Interior Health issues closure of Spaxomin (Douglas) and Chapperon Lakes
Spaxomin and Chapperon Lakes join N’Kwala (Nicola) Lake as of July 28 on the health authority’s Beach Closure Advisory list.
Nicola Lake beaches closed due to toxic algae bloom
Interior Health announced the closure of Nicola Lake beaches, northeast of Merritt, due to a toxic algae bloom.
Sagebrush Golf Club named top public course in B.C.
A local golf course has been named the top public course in B.C., and the 13th best course in all of Canada.
Young Merritt pilot earns license to fly before driving permit
In Merritt there is a family of pilots, the Scholtens, whose youngest girl already had a license to fly before she could even drive.
Local man missing after Nicola Lake crash
Daniel Meeker is missing after his vehicle crashed into Nicola Lake on Highway 5A, just north of the dam, on June 20, 2022 around 8:00pm.
Klassen released on bail after 1995 Merritt murder charge
A man who has spent the last 25 years behind bars for murder is out on bail.
Stump Lake residents want State of Emergency declared
Residents of Stump Lake are facing rising waters and extensive flooding for the third year in a row, and many believe it is time for the government to intervene.
UPDATE: City recommends residents along Nicola River prepare for potential flooding
The City anticipates that today’s rain could cause Nicola River levels to rise between 1 – 2 inches over the course of the next 24 hours.
Serious local flooding unlikely this season, says dam operator
Merritt residents may avoid serious flooding this year, according to the operator of the Nicola Lake dam.
Fatal accident for Nicola Lake ice fisherman
A man has died after falling through thin ice. On Sunday, Feb. 29, 2020 Merritt RCMP...
Flood advisory issued for Nicola Valley
The River Forecast Centre issued a high streamflow advisory for several regions in B.C....
Water managers without fault during 2017 flood season
An independent report released by the B.C. government lauded ministry staff for their...
Two wildfires under control adjacent to Highway 5A
Fire jumped from a burning vehicle on Highway 5A last night, forcing members of the BC Wildfire...
Rollover sparks blaze near Nicola Lake
A small wildfire is still burning near the north end of Nicola Lake, a result of a semi-truck...
Nicola Lake residents bring life-saving AEDs to cottage community
Enjoying the great outdoors offers people a chance to unplug and get away from the hustle and...
Sagebrush opening delayed by construction
The Sagebrush Golf Course, which was closed for the entirety of last season before being sold to a...
Kamloops Sailing Association still without a home lake
By: Cam Fortems, KTW City sailors are no closer to finding a home after failing to come to...
Higher than normal water levels prompts advisory
The provincial government is advising the public to use caution and prepare for some shoreline...
Kamloops Sailing Association negotiating new lease
The Douglas Lake Cattle Company says it’s willing to share the property it owns along Nicola Lake...
