Merritt RCMP reminds drivers of school bus laws
A new member of the Merritt RCMP is looking to remind residents that failure to yield for a school bus with its stop sign extended can result in hefty penalties.
Category: Safety
Overnight closure of ER at Nicola Valley Hospital last night
Merritt residents once again went without access to an emergency room locally for the night.
Voght Street improvements getting started next week, traffic delays expected
Long awaited upgrades to a stretch of Voght Street from Blackwell Avenue to River Ranch Road will get underway next week.
Interior Health addresses ongoing efforts on drug crisis in latest report
In its latest report, Interior Health reaffirms its efforts and progress made in addressing the...
Here’s a tip: Crime Stoppers hosting food-filled fundraiser
Crime Stoppers Merritt and Nicola Valley is hosting a steak dinner fundraiser to help “local law enforcement agencies fight against crime”.
Poorly visible address signs can delay emergency response say Merritt first responders
Merritt first responders are reminding Nicola Valley residents to ensure their address signs are clearly visible from the public roadway, following a number of cases where lack of visibility slowed response time.
Wildfire related travel ban lifted for most southern Interior communities
A travel ban to hotels and campgrounds in some wildfire affected southern Interior was lifted at midnight, according to B.C.’s Minister of Emergency Management.
Smoky skies bulletin issued for multiple regions in B.C., including Merritt
A smoky skies bulletin has been issues for the Nicola area, including Merritt and the surrounding area, for the next 24 to 48 hours.
Valemount RCMP release suspect vehicle images in fatal hit-and-run of Merritt city councillor
Valemount RCMP released surveillance pictures of the vehicle suspected to be involved in the...
BC SPCA ramping up staff levels in wildfire affected regions, offering supports to animal owners
As wildfires rage in multiple parts of B.C.’s interior region, an animal care organization is working to quickly assist and relocate affected pets and livestock.
B.C. government rescinds travel ban in parts of province
UPDATE, AUG. 23, 7:39 A.M. — The travel ban to hotels and campgrounds in some wildfire...
B.C. government and Merritt announce assistance to wildfire evacuees
On Sunday (August 20), the provincial government announced in a press release the assistance to...
City increases watering restrictions to Level 5 effective immediately
The City of Merritt has increased water restrictions to Level 5, effective immediately, amid severe heat and drought conditions.
Provincial grants benefit elder abuse reduction initiatives
New provincial funding will benefit two B.C. nonprofits working to reduce and prevent abuse against elders and adults.
Environment Canada issues smoky skies bulletin for Merritt area
Environment Canada has issued a smoky skies bulletin for the Nicola area, including Merritt and the surrounding area, for the next 24 to 48 hours.
Local mother raises concerns over graffiti at Central School
A local resident and mother is calling for more action on tagging and graffiti after her child’s school was defaced early last week.
Police reminding paddle boarders to carry life saving equipment
Kelowna’s Regional RCMP is reminding lake goers to paddle by the rules this summer – a reminder stemming from Lake Okanagan, but extending to all water users in B.C.
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.
City of Merritt increases watering restrictions to Level 4
Under the new Level 4 watering restrictions, which come into effect today (August 3), residents are limited to watering once per week in most cases.
RECAP: Multiple fire crews tackle weekend-long wildfire
Firefighters have managed to extinguish the fire at the former Tolko mill, located at Lindley...
