Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

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

Artisan Gift Shop reopens as Nicola Valley Arts Community set for the Winter Artisan Show
MERRITT - The Nicola Valley Arts Community is getting ready to re-open the Artisan Gift Shop after a week-long closure for renovations. Starting November 17th you can visit the Winter Artisan Show and...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 20, 2023 NVAC | Arts Council

Centennials end home stand with a chippy win over Prince George
Friday: Vipers 4 at Centennials 2 Friday was NVIT night at the NVMA and the Cents wore their specialty third jerseys this night, and boy were they sharp looking. The Centennials hosted the Vernon Vipe...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 20, 2023 Spruce Kings vs Centennials | Zach Amin Photography

Crash closes Coquihalla south of Merritt - detour established
MERRITT - DriveBC is reporting the closure of southbound lanes on the Coquihalla Highway Sunday (Nov. 19) morning following a vehicle incident. It has not released details of the incident other than t...
Staff Nov 19, 2023 Image: DriveBC webcam / Hwy 5, southbound at Zopkios Rest Area, near the Coquihalla Summit, looking northeast.

GAME DAY: Prince George Spruce Kings (5-9-3-0) @ Merritt Centennials (7-10-1-1)
Merritt Centennials - (7-10-1-1) Coming off a close 4-2 loss to the Vipers the Cents will be hungry to end the home stand with a victory. The Cents have been better on the road than at home so they ar...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 18, 2023 NVMA | Q101 News
