Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
RCMP issues warnings about sextortion schemes
MERRITT - With social media becoming bigger by the day, Merritt RCMP is warning the public about a new type of extortion, called sextortion. "That's when it involves you sharing photographs and person...
Feb 16, 2023 (Photo Courtesy Merritt RCMP)
Batch of methamphetamine circulating in Kamloops contains fentanyl: Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health issued an alert for a batch of toxic drugs circulating in Kamloops. The drugs are sold as methamphetamine and present as colourless crystals and sugar. Testing shows the dru...
Feb 16, 2023 (Image credit: Interior Health)
Merritt Snowmobiling Club putting on fun event
MERRITT - The Merritt Snowmobile Club is putting on a fun event this Saturday (February 19). There is going to be chili and a scavenger hunt for those in the community wanting to head to the mountain....
Feb 15, 2023 (Image Credit: Merritt Snowmobile Club)
Bus cancellations within the City of Merritt
UPDATE February 15, 10:01 a.m. BC Transit has announced all bus routes are all back up and running as scheduled for the rest of the day. MERRITT - Those needing to take the bus today should be aware o...
Feb 15, 2023 Q101- File photo
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)
