Coldwater River

• 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
  
• 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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• B.C. floods: Merritt announces final phases for evacuees to return home

  The city was evacuated on Nov. 15, due to sudden flooding from the Coldwater River, with residents being allowed to return in planned phases.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2021
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• Canadian Forces arrive in Merritt ahead of potential flooding

  The B.C. River Forecast Centre observed a rise in the Coldwater River in Merritt prompting evacuations throughout the city on Sunday.

  Weather

  Nov 28, 2021
• Merritt Mountain Music Festival book captures memories of hot summer nights

  People who attended the festival have told photographer Dee Lippingwell that her book brings back a lot of memories.

  Entertainment

  Aug 26, 2021
• Drought levels rising, affecting parts of southern B.C., says province

  The Coldwater River watershed near Merritt is listed as being extremely dry, while east Vancouver Island is rated as being very dry.

  Environment

  Sep 10, 2020