Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Family Day activities in Merritt
MERRITT - Family day is coming up on Monday, February 20, and the City of Merritt has the day planned of full activities. Starting off the day, residents can head for a swim at the Nicola Valley Aquat...
Feb 02, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/ Q101)
Pro-D Day Camp coming soon in Merritt
MERRITT - There is no school on Friday, February 17 but no problem for residents as there is a Pro-D Day camp taking place. According to the City of Merritt, the day will be full of fun games, crafts,...
Feb 02, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/ Q101)
Interior Health prepared for decriminalization support
MERRITT - With certain illegal drugs becoming decimalized, as of January 31, Interior Health (IH) is ready to help out anyone in need. "Should they come in touch with police and they want help with su...
Feb 01, 2023
BCHL sets new record of college commits; including three Centennials
MERRITT - The British Columbia Hockey League announced they have set a new record for most college commitments in a single season, with still two months to go. "We are incredibly proud to reach this n...
Feb 01, 2023
Mayor Goetz looking to fill the void of Rockin' River
MERRITT - Rockin' River is not returning to Merritt in 2023 after Live Nation announced the cancellation. Mayor Mike Goetz breaks down the implications of the festival not returning to the City. "I me...
Feb 01, 2023 Rockin' River 2022 (image credit - CFJC Today)
Merritt saw 11 overdose deaths in 2022; B.C. rate slowed slightly
MERRITT - The illicit drug overdose report for 2022 was released. According to the latest preliminary data by the BC Coroners Service, 11 people died in the City of Merritt last year due to the toxic ...
Jan 31, 2023 (Image credit: CFJC Today/File photo)
Grant in Aid funding was awarded throughout the City
MERRITT - The Grant In Aid funding was awarded to select participants throughout the City of Merritt. "Grant In Aid is kind of a city duty," said Mayor Mike Goetz. "The idea is we give back to the com...
Jan 31, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/ Q101)
Centennials shut out at home
The Merritt Centennials only had on game over the weekend, welcoming in the Salmon Arm Silverbacks to the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena on Friday (January 27). The first period started slow for the Mer...
Jan 30, 2023 Jared Thomas/Q101
"I saw the announcement the same time as you did;" Former Rockin' River promoter Kenny Hess
MERRITT - The Rockin' River Music Fest has been cancelled for 2023. The announcement was made on Friday afternoon via a post to social media. "Over time, we have been met with a series of economic obs...
Jan 30, 2023 (Facebook/Rockin' River Music Fest)
Merritt resident wins big on scratch ticket
MERRITT - Merritt resident, Cindy Petroczi, decided last second to buy a scratch ticket while shopping and ended up winning $125,000. "I decided to treat myself to a ticket and was at the store and th...
Jan 27, 2023 (Photo courtesy British Columbia Lottery Corporation)
