Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
RCMP searching for a vehicle after gun shots fired at officer
MERRITT - The search for a vehicle is on for Merritt RCMP after gunshots fired at an officer early this morning (December 19). RCMP said there was a suspicious vehicle parked at the rest area near Ham...
Dec 19, 2022 Cruiser | Merritt RCMP
Nicola Valley Food Bank gets huge toy donations
MERRITT - As the Christmas and gift giving season approaches, the Nicola Valley Food Bank (NVFB) received massive donations. On Tuesday (December 13), Surerus Murphy Joint Venture (SMJV) delivered mor...
Dec 19, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Centennials head into Christmas break losing back-to-back games
The Merritt Centennials were on the road for the final two games before the Christmas break and lost them both. Friday December 16, Merritt Centennials @ Trail Smoke Eaters The Trail Smoke Eaters came...
Dec 19, 2022 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
Winter storm warning put into place for the area
MERRITT - Environment Canada has placed a winter storm warning for the Coquihalla Highway. Officials are predicting snowfall between 10-15 cm over the span of today (December 19) to tomorrow (December...
Dec 19, 2022 (Image credit: CFJC)
Merritt Centennials have a commit for the 2023-24 season
MERRITT - The Merritt Centennials are making roster moves for next season. Rhett Miller has committed to play for the Cents in the 2023-24 season. The Olds, Alberta native has spent the past couple of...
Dec 19, 2022 (Image credit: Merritt Centennials)
Coquihalla repairs reach 'milestone'
MERRITT - The provincial government says the Coquihalla highway has reopened to four lanes following the completion of temporary repairs at three bridge sites. It's calling the achievement a major mil...
Dec 19, 2022 Image: BC Govt. / Flickr / Dec. 5, 2022
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Cranbrook - December 17/22
Date - Saturday, December 17, 2022 Game Time - Puck drop 6:00 pm, Pregame show 5:45 pm Location - Western Financial Place, Cranbrook BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Merritt Centennials...
Dec 17, 2022 Jared Thomas/Q101
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Trail - December 16/22
Date - Friday, December 16, 2022 Game Time - Puck drop 7:00 pm, Pregame show 6:45 pm Location - Cominco Arena, Trail BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Merritt Centennials - 8-15-3-1 Trai...
Dec 16, 2022 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
Hundreds of people fed at the Community Christmas Dinner
MERRITT - The Community Christmas Dinner took place on Wednesday (December 14) and was a huge success. "It was just something that really needed to be done," said Organizer Charlton Martin. "It was ju...
Dec 16, 2022 (Image credit: Trevor Stoyko/Q101)
Christmas light tour returns to Merritt
MERRITT -The Christmas light tour is returning to Merritt after a couple of years off. "We will just go around and find lights where we can, there's not a scheduled area, we will just go where we thin...
Dec 15, 2022 Q101- File photo
