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.
by Marius Auer | Sep 11, 2023
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.
by Marius Auer | Sep 8, 2023
Merritt residents once again went without access to an emergency room locally for the night.
by Marius Auer | Sep 7, 2023
Long awaited upgrades to a stretch of Voght Street from Blackwell Avenue to River Ranch Road will get underway next week.
by Laísa Condé | Sep 7, 2023
In its latest report, Interior Health reaffirms its efforts and progress made in addressing the...
by Laísa Condé | Sep 1, 2023
Crime Stoppers Merritt and Nicola Valley is hosting a steak dinner fundraiser to help “local law enforcement agencies fight against crime”.
by Marius Auer | Aug 25, 2023
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.
by Marius Auer | Aug 23, 2023
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.
by Marius Auer | Aug 22, 2023
A smoky skies bulletin has been issues for the Nicola area, including Merritt and the surrounding area, for the next 24 to 48 hours.
by Laísa Condé | Aug 22, 2023
Valemount RCMP released surveillance pictures of the vehicle suspected to be involved in the...
by Marius Auer | Aug 21, 2023
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.
by Laísa Condé | Aug 21, 2023
UPDATE, AUG. 23, 7:39 A.M. — The travel ban to hotels and campgrounds in some wildfire...
by Laísa Condé | Aug 21, 2023
On Sunday (August 20), the provincial government announced in a press release the assistance to...
by Marius Auer | Aug 16, 2023
The City of Merritt has increased water restrictions to Level 5, effective immediately, amid severe heat and drought conditions.
by Marius Auer | Aug 16, 2023
New provincial funding will benefit two B.C. nonprofits working to reduce and prevent abuse against elders and adults.
by Marius Auer | Aug 16, 2023
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.
by Marius Auer | Aug 15, 2023
A local resident and mother is calling for more action on tagging and graffiti after her child’s school was defaced early last week.
by Marius Auer | Aug 11, 2023
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.
by Marius Auer | Aug 7, 2023
Interior Health has removed the toxic algae bloom advisory for N’Kwala (Nicola) Lake after a more than three week closure.
by Marius Auer | Aug 3, 2023
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.
by Laísa Condé | Aug 1, 2023
Firefighters have managed to extinguish the fire at the former Tolko mill, located at Lindley...