Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Nicola Valley Arts Artisan of the Month - Katalin Kovacs
MERRITT - "I'm Croatian origin and I grew up on a farm in Hungary. Even in my childhood I was surrounded by the natural beauty of land, trees, flowers and animals as well as the natural simplicity of ...
Dec 05, 2023 Katalin Kovacs | NVCAC
Despite Coldwater river being on flood watch, no major flooding is expected and no alerts are in effect
MERRITT - A storm bringing heavy rain and snow has prompted warnings from the province, Environment Canada and the B-C River Forecast Centre. The B-C government issued an advisory as an atmospheric ri...
Dec 05, 2023 Environment Canada Logo | Q 1-0-1 News
Four days left in All Star Vote for Merritt Centennials Defenseman Kiernan Poulin
MERRITT - While Merritt Centennials forward Michael Felsing is heading to the All Star game, fans can still vote in a second player. Young smooth skating defenseman Kiernan Poulin is hoping to get vot...
Dec 04, 2023 Vees vs Cents | Joey Jones Photography
NHL Canucks Defenseman Ethan Bear an inspiration for Indigenous Youth at Shulus Arena
MERRITT/SHULUS - Successful First Nation defenseman Ethan Bear was in town Sunday (December, 3rd) hosting a community skate at Shulus Community Arena. There was an autograph session after the skate, p...
Dec 04, 2023 Ethan Bear speaks at Shulus Arena | Zach Amin Photography
Elijah Mack celebrates five years of success with Kekuli Cafe
MERRITT - It's been one of the most popular locally owned cafes for quite some time now. Luring in visitors from out of town or local Merrittonians with the sweet smell of fresh bannock, tacos and oth...
Dec 04, 2023 Kekuli Cafe Owner Elijah Mack | Zach Amin Photography
Heavy rainfall expected to pour over Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt
MERRITT - Travellers on the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt will need to temporarily adjust from driving through heavy snow to dealing with heavy rain. In a special weather statement online, E...
Dec 04, 2023 Aaron Schulze | CFJC Today
GAME DAY: Penticton Vees (17-1-2-2) at Merritt Centennials (9-10-3-1)
Merritt Centennials - (9-10-3-1) It seems every game is an emotional nail biter for the Merritt Centennials. Last night was no different as they nearly got the win but couldn't hang on. The Cents only...
Dec 02, 2023 Vees vs Cents | Joey Jones Photography
Up to 20 centimetres of snow expected to cover Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt overnight
MERRITT, B.C. - A large blanket of snow is expected to cover the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt to kick off December. In a snowfall warning online, Environment Canada says around 15 to 20 cen...
Dec 01, 2023 Snowy Highways | CFJC Today
Merritt Civic Centre and Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre set to ring in the New Year
MERRITT - There will be a New Year's Eve Celebration set for Sunday, December 31st, 2023 at the Merritt Civic Centre. This event is for the whole family to enjoy, kick off the afternoon with a family ...
Dec 01, 2023 Merritt Civic Centre | Zach Amin Photography
TEDDY BEAR TOSS: West Kelowna Warriors (13-6-2-0) at Merritt Centennials (9-10-2-1)
MERRITT - It's Teddy Bear Toss Day! Merritt Centennials - (9-10-2-1) It seems every game is an emotional nail biter for the Merritt Centennials. The Cents only suffered one blow out loss in game two o...
Dec 01, 2023 Centennials Celebrating | Joey Jones Photography
