Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

Centennials take three out of four points at home over the weekend
It was the weekend of firsts for the Merritt Centennials as they kicked off a brief three game home stand. The Centennials were able to come away taking three out of the possible four points. Friday D...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 12, 2022 Jared Thomas/Q101
RCMP asking for public's help in a hit and run situation
MERRITT - Merritt RCMP are asking the public for any information or possible dash cam footage from a hit and run incident involving a pedestrian. "We are looking for the public's assistance to identif...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 12, 2022 Image Credit: Contributed / Merritt RCMP

Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Cowichan Valley - December 10/22
Date - Saturday, December 10, 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 Centenni...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 10, 2022 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101

Six local not-for-profit organizations receive grant money
MERRITT - The B.C. Government awarded not-for-profits throughout the province with the Community Gaming Grant and six local Merritt organizations were handed funds. One of the grant recipients was the...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 09, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)

Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Trail - December 9/22
Date - Friday, December 9, 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 Centennials...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 09, 2022 Q101/Jared Thomas

Officials urge more winter driving safety before the holidays
MERRITT - As we get further into winter and closer to the holidays, officials warn once again about road safety throughout the Thompson-Nicola region. "Driving in winter conditions is a risk every tim...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 09, 2022 (Image credit: Road Safety at Work)

Merritt community Christmas dinner coming up soon
MERRITT - A Community Christmas dinner is coming to Merritt for those in need this holiday season. "I got started when I was 12 years old with my dad and they still do it," said Charlton Martin, organ...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 08, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/ Q101)

Merritt Fire Rescue preach fire safety ahead of the holiday season
MERRITT - With Christmas coming up, Merritt Fire Rescue reminds residents of fire risks associated with the holidays. "The holiday season is a time where there is some increase for fire risk with the ...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 08, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)

Two Centennials named to the BCHL Top Prospects Game
MERRITT - Two Merritt Centennials will be apart of this years BCHL Top Prospects Game taking place over the All-Star weekend. Jackson Krill, who was already named to the All-Star team, got the nod to ...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 08, 2022 (Image credit: Merritt Centennials)

Merritt Policing Office held a Community Safety Forum
MERRITT - A Community Safety Forum took place last night (December 6) for the public to learn some tips and ask questions to the Merritt Community Policing Office. "I think its great," said Marlene Jo...
Vern Strecheniuk Dec 07, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
