Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Teenage motorcyclist facing multiple charges after speeding near Merritt
MERRITT - Merritt RCMP and BC Highway Patrol caught a motorcyclist excessively speeding on the Coquihalla, near Merritt. On May 14, a Merritt RCMP officer was conducting speed enforcement at Juliet Br...
May 25, 2023 (Image credit: BC Highway Patrol)
Merritt Centennials hire new Head Coach and Assistant General Manager
MERRITT - The Merritt Centennials have hired Brian Passmore to be the next Head Coach and Assistant General Manager. Signing a three-year deal, the Centennials wrote in their release, he will bring "s...
May 25, 2023 (Image credit: Merritt Centennials)
Conservative MP meets with Merritt residents
MERRITT - Conservative MP, Dan Albas, held a 'coffee with a member of Parliament' today (May 24) in the City. Roughly 20 citizens met Albas at Kekuli Cafe, with open discussions and questioning took p...
May 24, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
ESS building being replaced
MERRITT - The Emergency Support Services (ESS) building is getting a much needed rebuild. "The old building is coming down because of the flood damage," said Mayor Mike Goetz. "It's virtually impossib...
May 24, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Merritt's Roger Sloan qualifies for US Open
DALLAS, TX. - Merritt's Roger Sloan has qualified to compete in this year's US Open. Over this past weekend, Sloan competed in the Texas Golf Association US Open Qualifier, shooting a 9-under 132, in ...
May 23, 2023 Image Credit: Facebook / Roger Sloan
Vehicle incident on the Coquihalla
MERRITT - A vehicle incident is causing a lane closure on the Coquihalla highway, south of Merritt. DriveBC reports the southbound lane is closed between Exit 276: Comstock Road and Exit 256: Coldwate...
May 23, 2023
Chicks hatch at the Merritt Library
MERRITT - Chicks have hatched at the Merritt Library. Seven eggs have been sitting in an incubator at the Library for the past 21 days and are set to break free. "We have a staff member who raises chi...
May 23, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
More wildfire smoke expected in the Nicola Valley; officials give safety tips
MERRITT - With wildfires burning in northern B.C., Alberta, and Washington state, wildfire smoke is blowing into the Nicola valley once again. Officials are warning about the health risks associated w...
May 23, 2023 (File photo/Drive BC)
Time to rev those engines as the race season is back in Merritt
MERRITT - As residents are filling their tires and tuning their engines, race season is firing back up at the Merritt Speedway. "I'm quite excited," said Sean Dandy, President of the Merritt Stock Car...
May 19, 2023 The roar of engines will be heard at the Merritt Speedway. (Photo from Facebook:Dale Calder)
Toxic drug numbered released for April
MERRITT - The BC Coroners Service released the toxic drug report for April. Officials report there have been four people die in Merritt due to the toxic drug supply through the first four months of 20...
May 18, 2023 (Image credit: CFJC Today/File photo)
