Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

Lack of snow still limiting runs at Sun Peaks as they prepare to expand offering this weekend
SUN PEAKS B.C. - Opening day at Sun Peaks was last Saturday (Nov 18) with the resort able to open a pair of runs on the alpine side of the mountain. With snow machines running overtime, the resort is ...
Michael Reeve Nov 24, 2023 Michael Reeve | CFJC Today

Funding announced for small businesses in Merritt affected by vandalism
MERRITT - Small businesses affected by vandalism across Merritt and BC can now apply for funds that assist in recovery and prevention. This coming after $10.5 million dollars in funding was announced ...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 24, 2023 Surveillance Camera | CFJC Today

GAME DAY: Merritt Centennials - (8-10-1-1) at West Kelowna Warriors (11-6-2-0)
Merritt Centennials - (8-10-1-1) Merritt is coming off an emotional gritty 4-3 victory over the Prince George Spruce Kings. The Cents look to win three out of four tonight, their third straight win ag...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 24, 2023 Image Credit | Flohockey

Monthly Coffee With A Cop Features Constable Blake Chursinoff
MERRITT - The Merritt R-C-M-P hosted another successful Coffee with a Cop, the 20th time they have hosted the monthly event in town. The event took place at the local McDonalds where coffee and donuts...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 23, 2023 Constable Blake Chursinoff speaks with Merrittonians | Zach Amin Photography

Michael Felsing gets honourable mention in BCHL Stars of the Week
MERRITT - The BCHL has announced it's three stars of the week. Among the honorable mentions was Merritt Centennials star forward Michael Felsing who notched 5 assists in 3 games this week against West...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 22, 2023 Felsing Bio | Centennials.ca

Calling all Merrittonians - BC Transit seeks public feedback for new routes
MERRITT - BC Transit is calling on all Merrittonians to help shape the future of transit in Merritt. Public input is encouraged from now (November 22) until December 6, 2023. The survey contains quest...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 22, 2023 BC Transit | Q101 News

Merritt Centennials voted most improved team in the BCHL
MERRITT - It's no secret the last half decade for the Merritt Centennials and their fans have been exceptionally tumultuous. The Cents haven't won more than 14 games since 2019 when they finished firs...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 21, 2023 Voting Results | BCHL.ca

Province grants Logan Lake nearly $1M for campground expansion
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - The District of Logan Lake will use a nearly $1 million provincial grant to double the size of the community's campground. In a news release, Mayor Robin Smith says the grant from t...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 21, 2023 James Peters | CFJC Today

I-SPARC Launches nomination process to honour high-achieving Indigenous Youth Athletes in B.C.
TRADITIONAL TERRITORIES OF THE lkn PEOPLES / VICTORIA - The time is now to nominate Indigenous Youth across the province. The nomination process has kicked off for the 2023 year with plenty of young a...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 21, 2023 prior youth winners | ISPARC.ca

Ashcroft RCMP run contest to find a name for their new police vehicle
ASHCROFT - Ashcroft RCMP are asking the help of a local youth to name the newest addition to the detachment. "In October, 2023, Ashcroft RCMP became the proud owners of a shiny new Ford pickup. For no...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 20, 2023 RCMP Vehicle |Silvia Senna CFJC Today
