Interior Health leaders visit Merritt
On Thursday, January 26, Interior Health CEO Susan Brown and Board Chair Doug Cochrane were finally able to visit the Nicola Valley Hospital.
Category: Development
Aspen Planers reopens amidst cutting permit uncertainty
Aspen Planers has announced that it will restart its Merritt mill, which has been closed since early December due to a lack of approved cutting permits, for an undetermined amount of time.
Merritt applies for Disaster Mitigation funding
The City of Merritt will soon apply for flood mitigation funding towards its $165-million diking and flood protection plan, by way of a billion dollar federal program that has reopened for applications.
New sensors on Highway 5A to measure commercial vehicle data
The provincial government has announced that new sensors along Highway 5A will monitor commercial vehicle traffic, a move they say will improve safety for local residents and users of the highway.
B.C. home owners invited to apply for Home Owners Grant
The Home Owner Grant program invites B.C. homeowners to take advantage of their funding which in 2023 has a threshold set at $2.125 million.
Nicola Meadows’ new transit stop
Merrittonians will now be able to hop on and off the bus in a number of new locations, including a new option for seniors to reach out of town medical appointments.
Teck releases annual Economic Contribution Report
Teck Resources, the parent company of local economic powerhouse Highland Valley Copper Mine, has released its annual Economic Contribution Report.
First REDIP applications intake closing soon
With the first intake for Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) funding applications closing on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, the Province of B.C. encourages people to submit applications while they still can.
A&W closed due to late night electrical fire
The Merritt Fire and Rescue Department (MFRD) responded late last night (December 27) to reports of an electrical fire, which has temporarily closed a local fast food restaurant.
Shackan’s Chief Lampreau to remain in office following arbitration
Shackan Indian Chief Arnold Lampreau will remain in his position after an application for his removal was denied by an independent arbitrator.
Approved wind energy project looks to help local economy
Following the approval of the Mount Mabel Wind Projects, wind energy development company MKI, continues to collect data and further develop their alternative energy project.
Recent city council candidate fined by Elections BC
Yvette Baxter was a candidate for council in the City’s recent elections, finishing in tenth place in a contentious 18 candidate council race. She has now been fined $100 by Elections BC for initially failing to display a candidate authorization statement on her election signs.
Highway 8 reopens following vehicle collision with power lines, power restored
Highway 8 is closed and hundreds are without power after a vehicle incident during the morning of Tuesday, December 6. According to witnesses, a dump truck entered the ditch, colliding with power lines and bringing them down.
New funding for BCICF
The B.C. Interior Community Foundation (BCICF) announced that they will be receiving $400,000 in government funding to help support charities, non-profits and Indigenous Governing Bodies.
Olympic Villas addresses rent pricing
A new Merritt apartment building that looks to open its doors in the coming days has had its fair share of controversy before receiving final occupancy for the building. Olympic Villas, located on Walters Street, is a four-storey apartment featuring a number of unit types and amenities, and was built utilizing BC Housing’s “HousingHub’’ program.
Shackan’s Chief Lampreau faces removal from office in new application
The Shackan Indian Band has received an application from its membership seeking the removal of Chief Arnold Lampereau, citing the Chief allegedly violating his oath of office. The application, presented by former Shackan Chief Percy Joe, will go to arbitration on December 12, 2022.
Merritt RCMP continue investigations after week of increased activity
The Merritt RCMP continue to investigate a series of shootings and police incidents that took place over the span of a week, beginning on November 15 and culminating with the early morning arrest of Merritt fugitive Ronald Karlson on November 23.
Winter storm watch issued for area highways
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for Highway 5 from Hope to Merritt. According to the notice, accumulations of more than 20 centimetres are possible, with the heavy snow and southwest wind gusts expected to bring limited visibility.
MFRD crews battle Ransom Avenue fire
The Merritt Fire and Rescue Department responded to a house fire in the Diamondvale area Wednesday night, with crews battling the blaze into the early morning hours.
Merritt RCMP arrest Ronald Karlson in standoff
The Merritt RCMP have arrested Ronald Karlson, a well known fugitive who had been on an active B.C. wide warrant for breaching his release order since November 15.
