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Gusty winds expected to cause issues on local highways
Environment Canada has issued three highway advisories for today as a strong low pressure system is bringing a prolonged period of southeast winds with gusts ranging from 60-80 km/h to the B.C. Interior and highway passes including the Coquihalla from Merritt to Kamloops, and Merritt to Hope and the Connector Merritt t...
22h ago
RCMP say missing hunter found dead near Merritt
The search for a missing hunter in the Merritt area has ended in tragedy. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP told CFJC Today that Claus Fahrmann, who also goes by Myles, was found dead by a search team around noon on Thursday (Nov. 5). "His death is not considered suspicious and the BC Coroners Service is conducting an in...
22h ago
Search continuing for missing hunter near Douglas Lake
Several search and rescue teams are continuing to scour the Glimpse Lake area near Merritt as the search for a missing hunter is into its fourth day. Claus Fahrmann, who also goes by Myles, was out hunting and - according to a post on social media - he has not been heard from since Saturday (Oct. 31). It also noted tha...
Nov 6, 2026
Merritt man accused of murdering his wife going straight to trial
The case of a Merritt man who is facing a second-degree murder charge will skip a preliminary inquiry and proceed directly to trial. Christopher Jarvis is accused of murdering his wife, Pamela Jarvis, inside their Merritt home on Dec. 16 last year. At the time, police said the mother of six was found with serious injur...
Nov 6, 2026
Mayor, Council to be sworn in on Tuesday night
The City of Merritt will hold a special council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd to officially swear in those elected in the October 14, municipal elections. Mike Goetz will take his second oath of office after a resounding victory over Gordon Keyser to serve as Mayor. Goetz earned 71.9 of the vote. Goetz was first elected...
Nov 2, 2026
