Merritt News

Biosolids review coming for Nicola Valley
MERRITT – After several months of protests and blockades, the province has agreed to establish…

UPDATE: Woman killed, daughter rushed to hospital after crash on Coquihalla
MERRITT – A woman has died after a truck and trailer unit collided with her…

No fishing on Nicola, Coldwater Rivers until further notice
MERRITT – The provincial government has temporarily shut down fishing on the Nicola River, Coldwater…

UPDATE: Mother and three children from Merritt found
MERRITT – RCMP confirm that the missing 32-year-old mother and her three young children were…
Coldwater River system nearing extremely dry conditions; water users urged to reduce use
MERRITT – The Coldwater River system is approaching drought conditions. The river system is nearing…

Toby Keith named headliner for 2017 Merritt Rockin’ River Fest
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Famed country superstar Toby Keith will take the stage in Merritt B.C next…

Kelowna man found guilty of driving stolen truck drunk on Coquihalla
KAMLOOPS – A young Kelowna man, who admits to being a heavy drinker, may be…
Military personnel take care of artillery shell at Merritt police station
MERRITT – Military personnel were called to the Merritt RCMP office last week to dispose…
Man arrested with multiple guns after highway accident near Merrritt
MERRITT – RCMP arrested a man with multiple guns last week after an accident on…

Merritt set to receive HandyDART service
MERRITT – Seniors and people with mobility issues will have an easier time getting around…

One person dead after car collides with broken down vehicle on Coquihalla Highway
MERRITT – The driver of a small car is dead after running into a broken…

Snow falling on Okanagan Connector
KELOWNA – If travel between Merritt and Kelowna is on your to-do list today, make…

Localized flooding expected near Nicola Lake
MERRITT – As water levels at Nicola Lake and Nicola River continue to rise due…

You could be an opening act at Rockin’ River Fest 2016
MERRITT – Calling all amateur singers — Rockin’ River Fest wants you to open for…

Burrowing owls to be released for first time on First Nations reserve near Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. – Burrowing owls will be released on First Nations land for the first…