Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

Centennials get shutout to end home stand
The Merritt Centennials played a brief three-game home stand and after taking three out of the possible first four points, the Cents were shutout in the third game. The Penticton Vees were in town at ...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 15, 2022 Jared Thomas/Q101

City staff issued a report and an apology over the election
MERRITT - Amid some controversy over the November municipal election, Merritt City staff has put out a report and an apology. "While the results are solid, we want to say sorry for any short comings t...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 14, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/ Q101)

Early morning fire breaks out at towing compound
MERRITT - A fire broke out at Mario's Towing in Merritt early this morning (December 14). "The call came in around 2:50 a.m., and there was 12 firefighters who responded," said Merritt Fire Rescue Chi...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 14, 2022 (Image credit: Marius Auer)

Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Penticton - December 14/22
Date - Wednesday, December 14, 2022 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 Centenn...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 14, 2022 Q101/Jared Thomas

Fraser-Nicola MLA remains in same role under new cabinet
MERRITT - Premier David Eby announced his new cabinet last week and within the Liberal caucus, Fraser-Nicola MLA, Jackie Tegart, remained in her same role. Tegart was named as the Assistant Deputy Spe...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 13, 2022

Olde Barley Market robbed leading to Merritt RCMP ask the publics help
MERRITT - A robbery took place last night (December 12) that is leading Merritt RCMP to ask for the publics assistance. "There was a robbery at the Olde Barley Market last night, shortly after 10:00 p...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 13, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)

Local actor returns home to present movie screening
MERRITT - A local actor made his return home with a couple of his castmates to present two showings of a new film he is apart of. Kindall Charters, who is from Merritt but moved out to Vancouver to pu...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 12, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)

Merritt Centennial named as honourable mention in the stars of the week
MERRITT - The BCHL released it's three stars of the week and a Merritt Centennial was recognized in the honourable mentions. Connor Sullivan made one appearance this week and it was a special one. He ...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 12, 2022 (Image credit: Merritt Centennials)
RCMP stop a vehicle theft at local elementary school
MERRITT - Merritt RCMP are letting the public know and warning about vehicle thefts when left unattended. On December 9, officers said there was a vehicle theft that occurred at a Merritt elementary s...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 12, 2022 Cruiser | Merritt RCMP

Merritt's Grants in Aid deadline approaching
MERRITT - The deadline is coming up soon for the Grants in Aid application process for the City of Merritt. "These groups could apply for up to $500/year and this must be a non-profit organization," s...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 12, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/ Q101)
