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There was an underground fire in Merritt that burned for decades
Nobody seems sure about how an underground fire in Merritt first started many decades ago.…
Merritt program sees walkways cleared of snow for seniors, disabled
A pilot program funded by the City of Merritt is helping seniors and those with…
Merritt man plans to explore Oregon coast after $500,000 lottery win
A Merritt man won half-a-million bucks playing the lottery. A $500,000 Daily Grand prize was…
Merritt man guilty after rape of longtime friend
A Merritt man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman who said he…
Merritt RCMP ask for help to find missing woman
Merritt RCMP are asking the public for help in locating a missing 22-year-old woman. Jaqueline…
City of Merritt moving to a four-day work week
In an attempt to woo new talent and keep its existing workers happy the City…
iN VIDEO: Merritt-area ranches suffered yet another natural disaster this week
Matt Vanderveen can’t do anything but watch a new stream of water continue to flood…
Residents asked to avoid Nicola Lake due to algae bloom
Interior Health is asking residents to avoid swimming in Nicola Lake due to an algae…
Lightning sparks new wildfires near Kamloops, Merritt
Two new, small wildfires were spotted in the Kamloops area today, but there may be…
These guys aren’t kidding around with wildfire prevention
A herd of 144 goats are munching their way over the hillsides in Merritt for…
Merritt emergency department closed for 24 hours
The Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department in Merritt is closed today because of a lack…
Merritt’s Bass Coast festival expected to have largest temporary art installation in B.C.
A massive outdoor electronic music festival is set to take hold of Merritt next week…
iN VIDEO: Land cleared for new Merritt rest stop but construction months away
There is now a very noticeable cleared and levelled hillside next to the old Merritt…
Two dead in separate motorcycle crashes in southern Interior
Two crashes caused fatalities in the B.C. southern Interior this past weekend, one in Kamloops…
Firefighting suspended in rural areas of Lower Nicola near Merritt
Residents won't have fire protection in rural areas west of Merritt. The Thompson Nicola Regional…
Suspects arrested after gun brandished outside of Merritt high school
Two men have been arrested after a hand gun was waved outside of Merritt Secondary…
UPDATE: Merritt hospital reopens after evacuation
Merritt's hospital reopened this afternoon after being evacuated due to a suspected gas leak. "Air…
B.C.’s police watchdog recommends charges against Merritt highway patrol officer
The body that polices the police in the province is asking prosecutors to consider charges…
Kamloops featured in ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ hitting theatres this weekend
No dinosaurs can be found roaming the hills and plains of Merritt and Kamloops but…
B.C. sees slight decrease in deaths from poisoned illicit drug supply
The number of overdose deaths in the province has decreased compared to the same time…
Merritt girl sells out of 19 pounds of morel mushrooms she picked with dad
Knowing that wild morel mushrooms like to appear in areas recently affected by wildfire, Sadie…
Country music star Reba McEntire filming in Merritt
A country music star whose face can already be seen on a Merritt mural was…
Memorial to be held for child killed in car crash during Merritt flood evacuation
Merritt mom Jordan Young is honouring her six-year-old daughter at a memorial next week, and…
Merritt lotto winner excited to share $400,000 prize with his kids
A Merritt man has won more than $400,000 playing Keno. Patrick Lamour only started playing…