Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
BCHL releases regular season schedule for 2023-24; Cents start on September 22
MERRITT - The BCHL has released the regular season schedule for the upcoming 2023-2024 season, beginning on September 22. The Merritt Centennials begin their season with back to back home games. First...
Jun 23, 2023
Cents sign a pair of players for the upcoming season
MERRITT - The Merritt Centennials have signed a pair of players for the upcoming 2023-24 season. The Cents signed defenseman Martins Kruklitis and goalie Andrew Ballantyne. Kruklitis is coming to the ...
Jun 22, 2023
RCMP continue search efforts for two missing fishermen
MERRITT - Search efforts are continuing to find two fishermen on Stump Lake. Merritt RCMP said they were notified of two fishermen, from the Lower Mainland, were missing on Stump Lake in the early hou...
Jun 21, 2023 (Image credit: Merritt RCMP)
Love to Dance Academy exceeds goal in new floor fundraising
MERRITT - The Love to Dance Academy surpassed their fundraising goal in their attempt to get a new dance floor. "It was amazing, thank you so much to Merritt and the Nicola Valley for your support," s...
Jun 20, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
No new deaths in Merritt last month due to toxic drugs: B.C. Coroners Service
MERRITT - No new deaths in Merritt, due to the toxic drug supply, during the month of May as the province jumps up nearly 200. New figures released Monday (June 19) by the B.C. Coroners Service show M...
Jun 19, 2023 (Image credit: CFJC Today/File photo)
Fundraising goal met in the ALS walk in Merritt
MERRITT - Another successful ALS walk in Merritt reached it's fundraising goal. "Just thank you to everybody," said Tammy Brown, organizer of the walk. "Thank you so much for being here for our family...
Jun 19, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Precipitation in the Nicola Valley causing special weather statements on the highways
MERRITT - A Special Weather Statement has been put into effect for highways surrounding Merritt due to precipitation in the forecast. Environment Canada said wet snow is possible over highway passes w...
Jun 19, 2023 Image: Drive BC / 5 a.m. June 19, 2023 / Pennask Summit
RCMP looking to find owners of lost firearms
MERRITT - Merritt RCMP are looking to return lost guns to their rightful owner. Police believe some seized firearms were washed downstream during the floods of 2021. "If you lost some firearms due to ...
Jun 16, 2023 Cruiser | Merritt RCMP
One week after it was instituted, Kamloops Fire Centre campfire ban is lifted
MERRITT - Rain and cooler conditions have resulted in the campfire ban being lifted in the Kamloops Fire Centre - just a week after it came into effect. The B.C. Wildfire Service says the campfire pro...
Jun 16, 2023 File Photo (Image Credit: Roger White)
Cents acquire pair of defensemen
MERRITT - The Merritt Centennials have acquired a new defensive line to complete a trade made at last seasons deadline. Joining the Centennials, from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, is Nic Leggett and Lyn...
Jun 15, 2023
