The paper of record for Merritt, B.C. Telling stories and reporting news out of the Nicola Valley since 1905.
Merritt, B.C.
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Today marks the 15th anniversary of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, two-spirit and LGBTQ+ people (MMIWG2S+), also known as Red Dress Day.
I joined the Lower Nicola Indian Band awareness march this morning and here are some pics.
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A few of my favourite 📸 from the @KICentennials against Kelowna Chiefs last Friday night.
Game recap coming soon.
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Filmed my first documentary with @MerrittHerald , tagging along with local neighbourhood watch group Citizens on Patrol, check it out! youtu.be/g7sCofi_994?si=shD0…
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Fire crew seems to be on scene already at this complex at Midday Valley area – hill located south Tolko/green energy plant here in Merritt.
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⛔️UPDATE - #BCHwy5 remains CLOSED in both directions between #HopeBC and #Merritt. Next update and approximate opening time is 12 PM.
#Coquihalla
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📡#BCHwy5 Reports of a southbound truck stall north of the Zopkios brake check. Crews are en route. Please pass with caution. #Coquihalla
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⚠️Forecasts are calling for heavy rain and thunderstorms during the day and into the evening throughout the area. Please be cautious of pooling water and debris on the road surface and report any washouts or mudslides to (250)-315-0166. Check @DriveBC for up to date conditions.
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👷 CAUTION: Paving operations are under way NORTHBOUND on #BCHwy5 b/w Exit 290: #MerrittBC + West #Kamloops until Fri Sep 15 at 7PM PDT. Watch for lane closures, speed reductions, paving crew workers, & equipment in the northbound lanes. #ConeZoneBC
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Merritt's Emergency Support Services are activating to support the evacuation of #Lytton First Nation.
Evacuees please come to Merritt Civic Centre (1950 Mamette Avenue) to register
#LyttonFirstNation
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Progress has been made overnight on the #MerrittBC fire, & residents will see much less smoke. It remains an active fire, and crews are continuing to work.
Please avoid the area, and allow crews room to work.
There are no evacuation orders or alerts in Merritt at this time.
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We appreciate the help from out of community - fire is still burning, but progress is being made. Please stay back and let firefighters work. There are no evacuation alerts or orders involving Merritt at this time. We will keep you updated.
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FLYING DRONES NEAR WILDFIRES IS ILLEGAL
There is a drone in flight near the Tolko site fire. If it does not come down immediately, the aircraft responding to the fire will have to land.
Please land any drones IMMEDIATELY. Details of any drones in flight will be passed to RCMP.
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⚠️#BCHwy5 Reports of a vehicle incident between Comstock Rd and #ColdwaterRiver has one lane closed near #Merritt. Crews are on scene. Please watch for traffic control and expect delays.
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Crews have been assigned to an outage affecting 1,691 customers in #MerrittBC. Visit our mobile site for updates: ow.ly/CeZb50PexCu
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⛔ UPDATE 2 - #BCHwy5 CLOSED BOTH DIRECTIONS due to a vehicle incident between #HopeBC and #Merritt at Box Canyon, near the #GreatBearSnowshed. Assessment in progress. Detour via #BCHwy5A #BCHwy3. #Coquihalla
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