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Cents Masters and McLean garner KIJHL honors ahead of Cents playoff run
Two members of your Merritt Centennials have been selected to the KIJHL's final regular season Team of the Week. Forward Callum McLean and defenseman Lukas Masters earned the honors announced this week. McLean had nine points in two games including six combined goals in back to back wins over Kelowna and Quesnel over l...
3h ago
Shackan Indian Band and BC Wildfire Service planning 30-ha prescribed burn southeast of Spences Bridge
A 30-hectare prescribed burn along Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge could begin as early as next week. The BC Wildfire Service says it's supporting Shackan Indian Band as part of a three-year project that covers a total of 75 hectares. The project began in spring 2025 although the latest 30-hectare burn wil...
8h ago
One dead following collision on Highway 8
Merritt RCMP are investigating a fatal collision involving a dirt bike and an SUV on Highway 8, late Tuesday afternoon. In a news release issued Wednesday morning, RCMP reported that at approximately 5:31 p.m., the detachment were notified of a collision between a dirt bike and an SUV. It was reported that a dirt bike ...
Mar 04, 2026
Breaking News: Highway 8 closed due to motor vehicle accident
Motorist who use Highway 8 from Highway Junction 5A will have to find an alternate route over the next few hours as Drive BC report a accident has forced the closure of the highway. There are unsubstantiated reports that a motor vehicle and a motor cycle have collided and one fatality is being reported on Facebook. Fir...
Mar 04, 2026
FRAUD FRIDAY: CRA Tax Frauds
As the number of frauds and scams continues to grow in the Nicola Valley, Merritt & Nicola Valley Crime Stoppers, and Q101 are teaming up to present Fraud Fridays, a feature designed to inform those in the community of the dangers of fraud, what they should look for, and what to do if they are a victim of fraud. Ma...
Feb 27, 2026
