Two prescribed burns planned for areas along Highway 8 - The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal BC Wildfire Service carrying out burns with Nooaitch and Shackan Indian Bands

“The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) will be supporting the Nooaitch and Shackan Indian Bands in conducting two prescribed burns.” ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com/2026/03/19/t... - The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal

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Dirt biker killed after collision with SUV on highway near Merritt Police have confirmed that a crash between a dirt bike and SUV on Hwy 8 near Merritt on Tuesday was fatal. Emergency crews were called to the s.

Dirt biker killed after collision with SUV on highway near Merritt #BCHwy8

According to police, the dirt bike struck the SUV and “the rider was tossed.”

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Shackan Indian Band and BC Wildfire Service planning 30-hectare prescribed burn southeast of Spences Bridge MERRITT, B.C. - A 30-hectare prescribed burn along Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge could begin as...

“Shackan Indian Band and BC Wildfire Service planning 30-hectare prescribed burn southeast of Spences Bridge” cfjctoday.com/2026/03/03/s... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

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#merrittbc crews responding to sunshine valley road and #bchwy8 for a possible structure fire

#YRBNicola We are anticipating heavy snowfall tomorrow across the service area, aside from #BCHwy8 and #BCHwy1. Expect heavy snow on #BCHwy5 to Kamloops and #BCHwy97C to Kelowna. Please remember that road conditions may change as you travel high elevation routes. Check @DriveBC for updates.