Merritt News

Travel delays on the Coquihalla this summer with two construction projects
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A pair of major construction projects will cause delays this summer for anyone…

FLOOD WATCH 2017: State of emergency declared southwest of Merritt
MERRITT – Flooding has prompted the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Area N to call a state…

FLOOD WATCH 2017: Drop-in centres for flood victims in Thompson-Nicola Regional District
MERRITT – People affected by the recent flooding can access clean up kits and information…

More flooding expected on Nicola Lake and Nicola River
MERRITT – Water levels are expected to rise and lead to even more flooding along…

Flood threat in Nicola Lake and River after warm weather, rain
MERRITT – April rain, warm weather and a melting snowpack have brought the threat of…

UPDATE: Coquihalla opened after eight hour closure
MERRITT – Highway 5 was closed in both directions yesterday for several hours following a…

Coquihalla Highway crash claims a life
MERRITT – A woman is dead following a crash and several secondary collisions on Highway…

Crime Stoppers says tanks used for welding stolen from Merritt property
MERRITT – Kamloops and District Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in locating…

Judge acquits physically disabled Merritt man of stabbing stranger on street
KAMLOOPS – A physically disabled Merritt man was acting in self defence when an altercation…

Newborn dies after going into suspected cardiac arrest on Coquihalla
MERRITT – An Interior family has lost their newborn baby after the two-week old suffered…

Crime Stoppers looking to identify thieves caught on video in Merritt
MERRITT – Kamloops and District Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help identifying two…

Local artists get a Hollywood nod as Merritt mural hits the big screen
MERRITT – There’s a local connection to a new movie that premieres next month in…

UPDATE: Extreme cold warning issued for Nicola, including Merritt ended
UPDATE: The cold weather alert ended at 4:53 a.m. Jan. 13. MERRITT – The cold…

Local animal shelter helps Kamloops man keep his dog warm
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man has a way to keep his dog warm after a…

Merritt man wants to turn a new leaf after his release from prison
KAMLOOPS – A Merritt man who says he's struggled with drugs all of his life…