Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

Cents snap losing streak during weekend split
With the Merritt Centennials in the midst of a slump, they welcomed in the Langley Rivermen and the Salmon Arm Silverbacks to the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena over the weekend. The Cents were able to ...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 29, 2022 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101

City reminds residents of utility bills
MERRITT - The City of Merritt is reminding residents that it is time to pay utility bills. The deadline for residential utility bills is tomorrow (November 30). Officials said payments can be made thr...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 29, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/ Q101)

Winter storm warning put into place for the area
MERRITT - Environment Canada has placed a winter storm warning for the Coquihalla Highway and the Okanagan Connector. Officials are predicting snowfall between 20-35 cm over the span of today (Novembe...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 29, 2022 (Image credit: CFJC)

Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Salmon Arm - November 27/22
Date - Sunday, November 27, 2022 Game Time - Puck drop 2:00 pm, Pregame show 1:45 pm Location - Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, Merritt BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Merritt Centennial...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 27, 2022 Jared Thomas/Q101

Winter storm watch put into place for the surrounding highways
MERRITT - Environment Canada has placed a winter storm watch for the Coquihalla Highway and the Okanagan Connector. "A strong Pacific frontal system is forecast to move into the southern interior late...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 25, 2022 (Image credit: CFJC)

Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Langley - November 25/22
Date - Friday, November 25, 2022 Game Time - Puck drop 7:30 pm, Pregame show 7:15 pm Location - Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, Merritt BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Merritt Centennial...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 25, 2022 Jared Thomas/Q101

Centennials make a flurry of moves
MERRITT - The Merritt Centennials continue to shake up the roster with a trio of moves yesterday. The Cents have traded defensemen, Carter Patterson to the Blackfalds Bulldogs of the Alberta Junior Ho...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 25, 2022 (Image credit: Merritt Centennials)

Trial continues for Mike Bhangu
MERRITT - After a day full of statements, the trial continues for former City Councilor, Mike Bhangu. Last year, Bhangu was charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. Both Crown and ...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 24, 2022 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)

Three people arrested during police scene on the Coquihalla
MERRITT - Three people were arrested in relation to the police scene that closed Highway 5 heading towards Hope yesterday (November 23) for several hours. "Out of an abundance of caution the highway w...
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 24, 2022 Image Credit: RCMP

Structure fire on Ransom Avenue
MERRITT - Crews are responding to a structure fire on Ransom Avenue. Ransom Avenue is closed while crews are working. More to come.
Vern Strecheniuk Nov 23, 2022 Image credit: Marius Auer
