Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Vehicle recovery on the Coquihalla expected to cause delays
MERRITT - There is a vehicle recovery planned on the Coquihalla which may cause some delays. Officials say on the way to Kamloops, between Inks Lake Road and Chuwhels Mountain Road, the recovery is ta...
Apr 05, 2023 (Image credit: DriveBC)
Aberdeen Road in Lower Nicola keeping its name after public feedback
MERRITT - One of the main roads in Lower Nicola, Aberdeen Road, will keep its name sake after residents show overwhelming support. Last month, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) ...
Apr 04, 2023 Image credit: Thompson-Nicola Regional District
RCMP reminds residents of school zone safety
MERRITT - As students return to school after spring break, Merritt RCMP are reminding residents about school zone safety. "We just want to encourage the public to be cautious around school zones," sai...
Apr 03, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/ Q-101)
Late season snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt
MERRITT - Mother Nature is targeting the Coquihalla Highway late in the season. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the stretch of highway between Merritt and Hope. It suggests furthe...
Mar 31, 2023 Winter Roads | DriveBC
Officials provide an update on road construction within the City
MERRITT - The section of road under construction on Voght street may be completed sooner rather than later. According to the City of Merritt, there was a water main break in November causing significa...
Mar 30, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Small wildfire breaks out near Coldwater
MERRITT - With the spring upon us and temperatures heating up, the wildfire season is beginning. Officials report a wildfire broke out yesterday (March 28) at Lemoto Creek, near Coldwater 1. It is a 7...
Mar 29, 2023 file photo
Easter festivities planned for the City of Merritt
MERRITT - The City of Merritt is hosting some Easter activities. On Good Friday (April 7), between 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. there will be various fun events including: Egg hunt Balloon creations Face pai...
Mar 28, 2023 (Image credit: City of Merritt)
Centennials wrap up the season with a pair of blowout loses
The Merritt Centennials played the final tow games of the 2022/23 season over the weekend, one on the road and one at home. Friday (March 24) night, the Cents went on the final road trip of the year, ...
Mar 27, 2023 Jared Thomas/Q101
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Vernon - March 25/23
Date - Saturday, March 25, 2023 Game Time - Puck drop 7:00 pm, Pregame show 6:45 pm Location - Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, Merritt BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Merritt Centennials...
Mar 25, 2023 Q101/Jared Thomas
Coldwater Band residents receive improved internet services
COLDWATER, B.C. - Improved high-speed internet services are coming to members of the Coldwater Indian Band, south of Merritt. People in more than 120 households in the First Nations community of Coldw...
Mar 24, 2023 Dreamstime Internet broadband - Andrey Metelev
