Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
One year later, Merritt's only shelter calming concerns, looking to expand services
The Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society (NVSSS) operates the only shelter in Merritt, providing 40 beds for the community's most vulnerable, including six recovery and transitional beds for thos...
Jan 20, 2026 NVSSS Shelter in Merritt (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Centennials win fifth in a row; next up the Princeton Posse
Noah Lawless scored two goals and added an assist as the Merritt Centennials edged the Sicamous Eagles 4-3 on Saturday night at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre for their fifth consecutiv...
Jan 18, 2026 Photo Credit: KIJHL
BCCOS investigating after doe mule deer shot and killed in Logan Lake
BC conservation officers are investigating after a doe mule deer was shot and killed in a residential area of Logan Lake a few days before Christmas. Conservation Officer Tyler Kerr told CFJC Today th...
Jan 15, 2026 (Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons/File)
More than 20 dogs removed from Merritt property as rescuer criticizes city officials
More than two dozen dogs have been removed from appalling conditions at a property in Merritt, in what rescuers called a serious case of animal neglect. "Apparently, neighbours had been calling bylaw,...
Jan 15, 2026 (Image Credit: Angel's Animal Rescue/Facebook)
MVA causes seven hour power outage in area
There are very few details regarding a motor vehicle incident that left more than 12 hundred residents without power on Sunday. The accidents occurred early Sunday morning on Highway 97C, which led to...
Jan 12, 2026 Extent of the power outage caused by downed powerlines on Highway 97C on Sunday, Jan. 11. (Image Credit: BC Hydro)
2025 Winter Impaired Driving Campaign finds less impaired drivers in Central BC, but more in the North
The 2025 Winter Impaired Driving Campaign saw an overall decrease in the number of impaired drivers stopped by BC Highway Patrol, but an increase in Northern BC. A total of 240 drivers were removed fr...
Jan 12, 2026 Vehicles waiting at a Kamloops RCMP and BC Highway Patrol check point during Saturday's (Dec. 6) Light Up the Province campaign. (Image Credit: Curtis Goodrum / CFJC Today)
Family, community come together to remember Pamela Jarvis
It was standing room only on Friday as the community gathered at the Merritt Civic Centre for a memorial service for Pamela Jarvis, the 45-year-old mother of six who was murdered in the city on Dec 16...
Jan 12, 2026
Centennials win 4th in a row; reacquire defenseman Serfas at trade deadline
The Merritt Centennials were busy this weekend, both on and off the ice. The Cents won their fourth in a row Friday night thanks to sniper Noah Lawless. The KIJHL December "rookie" of the month scored...
Jan 12, 2026 AT YOUR SERFAS
The Merritt Centennials have reacquired defenseman Rhett Serfas in a trade deadline deal with the Portage Terriers off the MJHL. (Facebook/ Merritt Centennials)
Large-scale rainfall warning expanded to include Coquihalla between Hope and Merritt
Environment Canada has issued a yellow-level rainfall warning for the Hope to Merritt section of the Coquihalla Highway. The warning was issued just before 4:30 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 11) as the weather of...
Jan 12, 2026 (PML-File Photo)
Cents Bona, Lawless earn KIJHL honors for top performances
Two members of your Merritt Centennials have earned top honors from the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) for their outstanding performances in recent weeks. Defenseman Gairen Bona w...
Jan 08, 2026 The KIJHL announced it's December Stars and among them is Merritt's Noah Lawless named the leagues top rookie in December. (Photo KIJHL)
