Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Campfires banned in Kamloops, Cariboo regions as of Thursday
MERRITT - The province is banning campfires in both the Kamloops and Cariboo Fire Centres as of this Thursday (June 8). In a news release, the province says Category 1 fires will join Category 2 and 3...
Jun 07, 2023 File Photo (Image Credit: Roger White)
Reduce your Wildfire Risk information session taking place in Merritt
MERRITT - The Merritt Fire Rescue Department is holding a 'Reduce your Wildfire Risk' information session tonight (June 6). Gareth Tilt, Merritt Firefighter and Public Education Coordinator, breaks do...
Jun 06, 2023 (Image credit: City of Merritt)
Graduation photos are back up in business windows around the City
MERRITT - It's the homestretch of high school for another graduating class. As graduation comes quickly for the class of 2023, their grad photos have been placed up at businesses throughout the City. ...
Jun 06, 2023 (Image credit: Gian Cavaliere, Vice-Principal of Merritt Secondary School)
Level two watering restrictions going in place within the City
MERRITT - Level two watering restrictions are being put in effect within the City of Merritt starting today (June 6). "While the City's three aquifers currently have ample water, the challenge comes w...
Jun 06, 2023 (Image credit: Q101 File)
Centennials announce new partnership with a hockey academy in the States
MERRITT - The Merritt Centennials have announced a new partnership with Lovell Hockey, a hockey academy from Rockland, Massachusetts. The Cents and Lovell Hockey will be holding their first-ever BCHL ...
Jun 05, 2023 (Image credit: Merritt Centennials)
FireSmart Rebate Program back in the City of Merritt
MERRITT - As the wildfire season approaches, the City of Merritt has brought back the FireSmart Rebate Program in attempts to encourage residents to fire smart their property. "People might be familia...
Jun 05, 2023 (Image credit: Q101File)
Cents acquire a goalie to complete a deadline trade
MERRITT - The Merritt Centennials have acquired goalie Lukas Renaud from the Cowichan Valley Capitals to complete a move made at the trade deadline. Renaud, who is part of the future considerations in...
Jun 02, 2023
Goats are returning to the Nicola Valley
MERRITT - The Nicola Valley is trying out a hairy solution to fire prevention. Goats are returning to Merritt for another round of lunch and helping manage the wildfire threat in areas of the City. "W...
Jun 01, 2023 (Image credit: City of Merritt)
Tax error to be addressed for Lower Nicola properties
MERRITT - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) have informed property owners in Lower Nicola of an error for property tax notices in relation to TNRD fire protection service. According to the ...
Jun 01, 2023 Image credit: Thompson-Nicola Regional District
Cents new bench boss optimistic about the new season
MERRITT - The Merritt Centennials hired and new Head Coach and Assistant General Manager, Brian Passmore, and the new bench boss is optimistic for the season and his new city. Passmore understands the...
May 31, 2023 (Image credit: Merritt Centennials)
