Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

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)

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)
