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Search continuing for missing hunter near Douglas Lake
Several search and rescue teams are continuing to scour the Glimpse Lake area near Merritt as the search for a missing hunter is into its fourth day. Claus Fahrmann, who also goes by Myles, was out hunting and - according to a post on social media - he has not been heard from since Saturday (Oct. 31). It also noted tha...
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Merritt man accused of murdering his wife going straight to trial
The case of a Merritt man who is facing a second-degree murder charge will skip a preliminary inquiry and proceed directly to trial. Christopher Jarvis is accused of murdering his wife, Pamela Jarvis, inside their Merritt home on Dec. 16 last year. At the time, police said the mother of six was found with serious injur...
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Mayor, Council to be sworn in on Tuesday night
The City of Merritt will hold a special council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd to officially swear in those elected in the October 14, municipal elections. Mike Goetz will take his second oath of office after a resounding victory over Gordon Keyser to serve as Mayor. Goetz earned 71.9 of the vote. Goetz was first elected...
Nov 2, 2026
Cents split pair of BCHC contests on Halloween weekend
The Merritt Centennials wrapped up the month of October with a win and a loss against two of the elite BCHC franchises this past weekend at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena (NVMA). On Friday night, the Cents hosted the defending (KIJHL) league champion Kimberley Dynamiters and dropped a 4-1 decision. The Centennials ha...
Nov 2, 2026
USW strike at Highland Valley Copper enters second week with no plans to return to bargaining
The strike at Teck Resources Highland Valley Copper (HVC) mine near Logan Lake has passed the one-week mark with no return to the bargaining table in sight, but organizers say the morale among striking workers remains strong. United Steelworkers (USW) Local 7619 employees walked off the job on Saturday, Oct. 24, unsati...
Nov 2, 2026
