Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

Merritt Centennials - 1-3-0 The Cents finished strong in a dominant 4-1 win over the Silverbacks in their final preseason tilt. Andrew Ballantyne was 40 seconds away from a shutout, he'll get the star...

WALHACHIN - Four firefighters are dead after a two-vehicle collision 1 km west of Juniper Beach Provincial Park, on Highway 1, near Walhachin, BC. A semi-tractor trailer had caught on fire after the c...

MERRITT - The fans were on their feet in appreciation of the best effort the Merritt Centennials have put forth so far as a team. The classic stick tap celebration along the glass capped off a dominan...

WILLIAMS LAKE - Williams Lake RCMP are investigating a suspicious death which occurred early Friday, September 16. Just before 4:30 a.m., police responded to a residence in Williams Lake for a disturb...

MERRITT - If you saw smoke late Saturday night in Merritt, that was due to a small bush fire on River Ranch Rd south of Forksdale Avenue. The fire took place behind No Frills and was quickly doused by...

MERRITT - Merritt mother pleads for information on son's disappearance as search continues Merritt mom, Marcella "Cella" Mack and family are extending a plea for any information regarding the disappea...

MERRITT - Coming off two preseason losses over the weekend the Centennials will hit the road for the first time this year. As they head to Salmon Arm, their opponents the Silverbacks didn't fare much ...

MERRITT - The NVCAC art exhibit will be putting a showcase for local talen "Wyatt Collins" The showcase "Our Tmixw - Celebrating the Land We Are On" is planned for September 14 - October 15. Wyatt, an...

MERRITT - The time is here, it's finally a Merritt Centennials game day. It may be the preseason but the city is buzzing in anticipation of a new hockey season, it's a chance to turn a page on what ha...

MERRITT - The Merritt Centennials wrapped up their final day of camp Tuesday, September 5th. Returning forward Damon Jugnauth is looking forward to a bounce back year after an injury limited his playi...