Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

Another Centennial commits to University
MERRITT - The Merritt Centennials have another University commit, with Jackson Krill planning on playing next level hockey. Krill has committed to the University of Vermont to play with the Division 1...
Vern Strecheniuk Jan 13, 2023 (Image credit: Merritt Centennials)

Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Salmon Arm - January 13/23
Date - Friday, January 13, 2023 Game Time - Puck drop 7:00 pm, Pregame show 6:45 pm Location - Shaw Centre, Salmon Arm BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Merritt Centennials - 9-21-3-1 Sa...
Vern Strecheniuk Jan 13, 2023 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101

NVIT looking to build off a successful first semester heading into the second
MERRITT - Semester two began on Monday (January 9) for Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) students, and the institute is looking forward to another successful period. When thinking back at t...
Vern Strecheniuk Jan 12, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)

Snowmobile safety tips for the Nicola Valley
MERRITT - With snow on the ground, some people may be out on the hills on their snowmobiles but officials are reiterating riding safety. Simon Rizzardo, Vice-President of the Merritt Snowmobile Club, ...
Vern Strecheniuk Jan 11, 2023 Image: CFJC Today

Centennials make two moves at the trade deadline
MERRITT - As 3:00 p.m. PT came and went, the Merritt Centennials made two trades at the BCHL trade deadline. First the Cents traded defenseman Tristan Allen to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks for forward A...
Vern Strecheniuk Jan 10, 2023 (Image credit: Merritt Centennials)

Vehicle fire on the Coquihalla
MERRITT - There is a vehicle on fire on Highway 5 towards Kamloops causing some delays. DriveBC said the incident is taking place between Exit 315 - Helmer Rd and Exit 336 - Walloper. According to off...
Vern Strecheniuk Jan 10, 2023 (Image credit: Contributed/Marcy Garcia)

Centennials have another commitment for next season
MERRITT - The Merritt Centennials have another forward commit for the 2023-24 season. Jeffrey Hammond has signed on the line and will be suiting up for the Centennials next season. The Boothwyn, Penns...
Vern Strecheniuk Jan 10, 2023 (Image credit: Merritt Centennials)

Cents shake up the roster ahead of the trade deadline
MERRITT - With the trade deadline of January 10 approaching quick in the BCHL, the Merritt Centennials have shaken up the core. The Centennials have traded away Davide Patella, who was the captain of ...
Vern Strecheniuk Jan 09, 2023 (Image credit: Merritt Centennials)

Centennials drop both games over the weekend
The Merritt Centennials wrapped up three games in three nights with back-to-back losses over the weekend. Friday January 6, Merritt Centennials VS Cranbrook Bucks The Cranbrook Bucks came out in the f...
Vern Strecheniuk Jan 09, 2023 Jared Thomas/Q101

RCMP find missing Nicola Valley man
MERRITT - North Okanagan RCMP have found the Nicola Valley man who has been missing for eight days. 36-year-old Eli Samuel Vandevoort was reported missing on January 1 and last seen in Enderby. Police...
Vern Strecheniuk Jan 09, 2023 (Photo credit: Vernon RCMP)
