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RCMP renew call for information as third anniversary of Miguel Mack's disappearance approaches
The family of a Merritt man who disappeared three years ago this Friday (Feb. 27) will be holding another community walk in his memory. The walk will honour Miguel Mack, who was last seen on Feb. 27, 2023. According to an RCMP statement, the walk is set to start at 4:00 p.m. in the 2000 block of Coutlee Avenue, and it ...
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Snowfall warning in effect for Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt Monday
A heads up for drivers traveling between B.C.'s southern interior and the coast on Monday (Feb. 23).Environment Canada says a snowfall warning is in effect for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt until Monday afternoon. Around 15 to 20 centimetres of snowfall is expected for the stretch of Highway 5. It's due t...
Feb 23, 2026
Snowfall warning issued for Highway 3 from Hope to Princeton
Motorists traveling Highway 3 from Hope to Princeton will experience challenging weather conditions overnight and into Monday morning. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning, predicting 15 to 20 cm of snow, which is expected to cause hazardous driving conditions. Environment Canada added that a convective sys...
Feb 23, 2026
Police presence at home in Merritt, Southeast Crime Unit involved
A heavy police presence was on hand at a residence in Merritt on Friday (Feb. 20) Staff Sgt. Josh Roda told Q101 news that there was an isolated incident and that front-line officers were called to 1990 Houston Street. "We believe it was targeted," wrote Roda." There is nothing to suggest that the public...
Feb 21, 2026
Cultural burn project near Nicola Lake to wrap up in early March
Another prescribed burn is set to take place near Merritt in early March. The BC Wildfire Service says it's assisting the Upper Nicola Band in carrying out a cultural burn on Quilchena Indian Reserve No. 1, adjacent to Nicola Lake and nearly 25 kilometres northeast of Merritt. In a news release issued Thursday (Feb. 19...
Feb 20, 2026
