Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Merritt Centennials represented during the All-Star weekend
MERRITT - The BCHL All-Star weekend festivities kicks off tonight (January 20) in Penticton. There is four Merritt Centennials taking part over the weekend. Jackson Krill, Diego Johnson, Aleksey Chich...
Jan 20, 2023 (Image credit: Merritt Centennials)
Merritt Centennials announce new captaincy group
MERRITT - After trading away three out of the four members of the captaincy group at the deadline, the Merritt Centennials are skating out new leadership for the rest of the season. The new captain of...
Jan 19, 2023 (Image credit: Merritt Centennials)
Nicola Valley Food Bank has two events on the go
MERRITT - The Nicola Valley Food Bank (NVFB) is looking for more help with two upcoming campaigns. "It's a tough time for everybody and we are asking again for support and I hate doing that but there ...
Jan 19, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/ Q101)
RCMP continue warnings about scammers into the new year
MERRITT - Scammers are very active during the holiday seasons, but Merritt RCMP warn residents they are still prevalent throughout the Nicola Valley in the new year. "They're very quick and very smart...
Jan 18, 2023 Cruiser | Merritt RCMP
New recyclable materials accepted at Eco-Depots
MERRITT - More items are now defined as recyclable at local Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Eco-Depots and Transfer Stations. "It's a pretty extensive list of what is accepted now," said Andr...
Jan 17, 2023 (Image credit: The Thompson-Nicola Regional District)
NVIT announces new Board Chair
MERRITT - There is a new Board Chair at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT). Melissa Louie was declared elected to the position by acclamation, effective November 22, 2022. Louie was orig...
Jan 17, 2023 (Image credit: Nicola Valley Institute of Technology)
New look Centennials split pair of games after the trade deadline
With new faces on the team and old ones leaving, the Merritt Centennials played their first games since the BCHL trade deadline. With one game on the road and one at home, the Centennials split the pa...
Jan 16, 2023 Jared Thomas/Q101
Merritt hospital emergency department temporarily closed
MERRITT - The emergency department at the Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt will be temporarily closed due to limited nursing availability. In a news release, Interior Health said the department will ...
Jan 16, 2023 Image: CFJC Today
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs West Kelowna - January 14/23
Date - Saturday, January 14, 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 Centennia...
Jan 14, 2023 Q101/Jared Thomas
Merritt Fire Rescue focusing on 'close before you doze' in the month of January
MERRITT -With a new month, comes a new teaching point for the Merritt Fire Rescue Department. "One of the things that we are discussing this month is the idea of 'close before you doze'," said Gareth ...
Jan 13, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
