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Police action played no role in man's self-inflicted death near Merritt: IIO
B.C.'s police watchdog says actions of Merritt RCMP officers were not a factor in a man's death outside of the community last month. On April 2 at about 9:30 p.m., an officer came across a vehicle parked at the side of Highway 97C near Iron Mountain Road south of Merritt. At about the same time, police heard from a cal...
May 13, 2026
FRAUD FRIDAYS: Fake Immigration / Visa Processing Scams
As the number of frauds and scams continues to grow in the Nicola Valley, Merritt & Nicola Valley Crime Stoppers, and Q101 are teaming up to present Fraud Fridays, a feature designed to inform those in the community of the dangers of fraud, what they should look for, and what to do if they are a victim of fraud. Ma...
6h ago
Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce vote to dissolve
The remaining board of directors along with a handful of members in attendance have voted to begin the process of dissolving the Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce. The Chambers interim chair Max Patel, sited declining membership, lack of participation from its members and limited resources as just a few reasons ...
7h ago
Level Three watering restrictions NOW in place in Merritt
The City of Merritt has now imposed Level 3 Watering Restrictions within the city limits. Level 3 restrictions means watering is permitted however, several rules need to be adhered to which you can find on the City of Merritt's website. Those rules include: Lawn and garden watering is permitted up to two days per week....
May 21, 2026
GoFundMe Page set up for young Merritt couple
A GoFundMe Page has been set up to help a Merritt couple, in need of the communities help. Jake Courtepatte and Kassidy Rian's life turned upside down, when at just 22 weeks, Kassidy experienced complications with her pregnancy, and after urgent testing in Vancouver, where she has been advised she must remain in Vanc...
May 19, 2026
