Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Water main installation closes city streets in Merritt
The City of Merritt is advising residents of a few street closures that may affect your commute to work. Motorists are reminded that until Feb. 27, roads will be closed on Charters St. between Granite...
Feb 11, 2026 Street closure in Merritt as water main installation forces a section of downtown to be closed off. (Map courtesy of City of Merritt.)
Suspect acted alone among details released about Tumbler Ridge tragedy: RCMP
Mounties in Tumbler Ridge say the suspect in a mass shooting is thought to have acted alone. Nine people were killed in shootings, including the lone suspect who died by suicide. Mounties adjusted the...
Feb 11, 2026 (Photo credit D. Branco, Pattison Media)
City lowers flags to honor victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting
As the country comes to grips with the horrific shooting that occurred in Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday, the City of Merritt has reach our to the devastated mayor of the community. Mayor Mike Goetz provide...
Feb 11, 2026
Time running out to get your free water meter installed: City of Merritt
The City of Merritt is again reminding homeowners that time is running out to book your free water metre installation. These water meters are FREE OF CHARGE to homeowners with no charge for this basic...
Feb 09, 2026 (Imagine credit: Q-101)
Cents finish road trip with win and loss this weekend
The Merritt Centennials wrapped up a four-game road trip last week by splitting a pair of weekend games in KIJHL action. The road trip began on Jan. 31 when the Cents lost 4-3 to the Revelstoke Grizzl...
Feb 09, 2026 Photo Credit: KIJHL
FRAUD FRIDAY: Romance Scams
As the number of frauds and scams continues to grow in the Nicola Valley, Merritt & Nicola Valley Crime Stoppers, and Q101 are teaming up to present Fraud Fridays, a feature designed to inform tho...
Feb 06, 2026 (Image courtesy of Facebook)
Jarvis Appearance in Court Delayed until Feb. 17
The man accused of murdering his estranged wife in December in Merritt has had his latest court appearance delayed. On Tuesday, 49-year-old Christopher Jarvis was scheduled to appear in court via vide...
Feb 05, 2026 Pamela Jarvis of Merritt died after a vicious attack in a home on Dec. 16. Her estranged husband has been charged in her murder. (Photo courtesy of Facebook)
FOG ALERT for drivers using Trans Canada
If you are travelling on the Trans Canada today, expect very foggy conditions between Eagle Pass and Rogers Pass. Environment Canada is warning motorists to expect zero visibility with fog on some are...
Feb 05, 2026 (File photo/Drive BC)
Centennials travel to Princeton for key KIJHL matchup tonight
The Merritt Centennials are back in action tonight when they travel to Princeton for another key Bill Ohlhausen Division matchup against the Posse. This is the second of a four-game road trip for the ...
Feb 03, 2026 Courtesy of Flo Hockey
Two Kamloops teens among 3 killed in Alberta highway crash
Two Kamloops teenagers were among three junior hockey teammates killed in a horrific highway crash in Alberta Monday (Feb. 2). The Southern Alberta Mustangs have confirmed the deaths of three players ...
Feb 02, 2026 (Southern Alberta Mustangs Junior Hockey team. Photo taken Jan.18)
