Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
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)
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Salmon Arm - January 27/23
Date - Friday, January 27, 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 Centennials...
Jan 27, 2023 Q101/Jared Thomas
Cold spell coming throughout the province
MERRITT - Officials are forecasting a cold spell throughout B.C. beginning tomorrow (Jan 26). "Arctic air will invade B.C. beginning late Friday, with a major shift in temperature from our mild Januar...
Jan 26, 2023 Snowfall | CFJC Today
Centennials grab one point in a Wednesday lose
The Merritt Centennials headed to West Kelowna to take on the Warriors for the first game back from the All-Star break. In the first period, the Cents came out hot grabbing an early lead in a frame fi...
Jan 26, 2023 Jared Thomas/Q101
Visitor services extended by three years at the Baillie House
MERRITT - The City of Merritt has executed a three-year tourism and visitor information services agreement with the Nicola Valley Heritage Society (NVHS) and the Baillie House. Previously, the Baillie...
Jan 25, 2023 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Certain illegal drugs becoming decriminalized throughout BC starting January 31
MERRITT - Beginning January 31, certain illicit drugs will be decriminalized throughout the province. "On January 31, 2023, adults 18 and over will no longer be subject to criminal charges for the per...
Jan 25, 2023
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs West Kelowna - January 25/23
Date - Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Game Time - Puck drop 7:00 pm, Pregame show 6:45 pm Location - Royal LePage Place, West Kelowna BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Merritt Centennials -...
Jan 25, 2023 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
