Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Merritt RCMP assist in series of investigations through Southern BC
MERRITT - RCMP detachments throughout Southern B.C., including Merritt, partnered together to hand out numerous charges to two individuals over the past eight months. "Between May 2nd 2022 and June 17...
Feb 14, 2023
Centennials snap losing streak during weekend split up north
The Merritt Centennials were up north in Prince George for back-to-back games against the Spruce Kings over the weekend. The first game needed extra time but saw the Centennials snap their four game-l...
Feb 13, 2023 Jared Thomas/Q101
Aspen Planers employees, forestry workers stage protest in Merritt
MERRITT - Standing outside the Ministry of Forest building in Merritt, employees at Aspen Planers, logging truck drivers and others impacted by recent shutdowns are trying to get the province's attent...
Feb 13, 2023 Aspen Planers employees and others standing outside the Ministry of Forest office in Merritt on Friday (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Flood-weary residents in Merritt finally see new homes arrive
MERRITT - Valarie Stacey and her family have lived through hell twice - first during the wildfires in Barriere and then the Merritt floods. Now, after more than a year that saw the family split up due...
Feb 13, 2023 Homes arrive in Merritt (image credit - City of Merritt)
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Prince George - February 11/23
Date - Saturday, February 11, 2023 Game Time - Puck drop 7:00 pm, Pregame show 6:45 pm Location - Kopar Memorial Arena, Prince George BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Merritt Centennial...
Feb 11, 2023 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
Community yard sale coming up in in the City
MERRITT - Those looking to buy or sell some of their treasures, have an opportunity to with a community yard sale coming up in the City of Merritt. On Saturday, March 11, residents will have the chanc...
Feb 10, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q-101 Merritt)
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Prince George - February 10/23
Date - Friday, February 10, 2023 Game Time - Puck drop 7:00 pm, Pregame show 6:45 pm Location - Kopar Memorial Arena, Prince George BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Merritt Centennials ...
Feb 10, 2023 Q101/Jared Thomas
Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt
MERRITT - Mother Nature is targeting the Coquihalla Highway again. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the stretch of highway between Merritt and Hope. It suggests further snow accumu...
Feb 09, 2023 Winter Roads | DriveBC
Mark Thurston surpasses the 100 career BCHL game milestone
MERRITT - Merritt Centennials assistant captain, Mark Thurston, has joined the 100 career BCHL games club. Thurston passed the milestone on January 25 against the West Kelowna Warriors. "Feels cool, h...
Feb 09, 2023 (Image credit: Christina Jean Photography)
Music in the Park applications open
MERRITT - As summer time approaches, the return of Music in the Park inches closer. Applications are open for residents to take part in Music in the Park 2023. "It is open to any types of performances...
Feb 08, 2023 (Image credit: Jano Howorth)
