City Of Merritt

• Merritt city councillor killed in suspected hit and run outside Valemount

  The City of Merritt will be lowering its flags as it mourns the loss of a city councilor who died Tuesday. in a crash.

  Traffic

  Jul 5, 2023
  
• Okanagan company launches four-day work week for employees

  Earlier this week,  Greyback Construction Ltd., based out of Penticton, announced the launch of a new test pilot project for a four-day work week.

  Economy

  May 9, 2023
  
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• Temporary housing arrives in Merritt, B.C. for 2021 flood victims

  Thirty-one modular homes have been delivered to Merritt, B.C., as a temporary stop-gap solution for much-needed housing, as some families are still recovering from the 2021 flood.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2023
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• More shots fired in Merritt, B.C. three days after several shootings

  The local school district said it was notified by Merritt RCMP about a “targeted incident in which shots were fired," Friday morning but were told the school could remain open.

  Crime

  Nov 18, 2022
• Still displaced a year later, resident frustrated with City of Merritt’s flood response

  In an interview, Merritt flood recovery manager Sean Strang said the city does not directly control property taxes and is legally required to calculate and bill for them.

  Politics

  Nov 10, 2022
• Merritt, B.C. testing out a four-day work week for city staff

  The city is getting creative as it seeks to recruit and retain staff amid the province's labour shortage, approving a scheme that will shift city workers to a four-day schedule.

  Politics

  Sep 23, 2022
• Neighbourhood clean-up helps Merritt flood victims

  It's 'neighbours helping neighbours' day, an event put on by the City of Merritt encouraging residents to help one another with recovery clean-up efforts.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2022
• Long road home ends for more Merritt, B.C. residents displaced by floods

  On April 19, the City of Merritt updated the evacuation orders, meaning 204 residences have been removed from the order while 66 properties remain off limits.

  Environment

  Apr 20, 2022
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• More than 900 residents still displaced in Merritt, four months after flooding

  It's been roughly four months since devastating flood waters caused the evacuation of the entire town of Merritt and hundreds of people remain displaced.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2022
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• Displaced Merritt, B.C. residents concerned with flood recovery efforts

  Hundreds of residents have yet to return to their homes, and those displaced are frustrated with the recovery process.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2022