Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Merritt RCMP Makes Arrests, Seize Weapons
The Merritt RCMP seized a sawed off rifle during the execution of a search warrant after a man was assaulted in the 2700 block of Clapperton Ave. over the weekend. On Sunday, Merritt RCMP front line o...
Mar 30, 2022 (Merritt RCMP confiscated several weapons after being called to a residence on Clapperton Ave. on Monday. Photo courtesy of Merritt RCMP)
No Merritt Country Run in 2022
For the past two years organizers of the Merritt Country Run have had to contend with Covid-19 restrictions forcing the cancellation of the event. However this year, organizers face yet another dilemm...
Mar 30, 2022 (Organizers of the Merritt Country Run are once again forced to cancel the event due to last Novembers flood. Photo courtesy of Facebook.)
Cell Phones and Driving: A Deadly Combination
Merritt RCMP are once again issuing warnings to motorists who use a cellphone while behind the wheel. Sgt. Josh Roda of the Merritt RCMP, told Q101 News that distracted driving is a huge concern in th...
Mar 29, 2022 (File photo)
Merritt Speedway Gearing Up For New Season
The familiar roar of stock car engines will once again be heard from the Merritt Speedway in Lower Nicola this year. After Covid-19 restrictions hampered races for fans of the sport the past few year,...
Mar 29, 2022 The roar of engines will be heard at the Merritt Speedway. (Photo from Facebook:Dale Calder)
Telethon Raises Nearly One Million Dollars
Over $937-thousand dollars and still growing. That's how much has been raised so far through the Hell Or High Water Telethon held earlier this month. The 12-hour online telethon was a fundraiser to su...
Mar 29, 2022
Pain At The Pumps
While motorists across the province are still feeling the sting from the price at the pumps, drivers in Merritt can take some solace that locally the price of petroleum is among the lowest in British ...
Mar 28, 2022
Cents fall in season finale to Vees
The Penticton Vees weren't messing around on Sunday afternoon as Fred Harbinson had his boys ready to play and the home side dominated the first 20. The Cents would get an early powerplay chance, but ...
Mar 27, 2022 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
Cents Game Day - Merritt at Penticton - March 27/22
Date - Sunday, March 27, 2022 Game Time - Puck drop 4:00 pm Location - SOEC, Penticton B.C. Broadcast - Q101 & BCHLTV Penticton Vees - 42-8-1-2 Merritt Centennials - 3-46-2-2 The Merritt Centennia...
Mar 26, 2022
West K wins 10th in a row with 7-2 win over Cents
Saturday night in West Kelowna was an exciting game from the opening puck drop to final horn. West Kelowna with nothing to play for started six APs including goaltender Angelo Zol. Despite the young s...
Mar 26, 2022 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
Cents Game Day - Merritt at West Kelowna - March 26/22
Date - Saturday, March 26, 2022 Game Time - Puck drop 7:00 pm Location - Royal LePage Place, West Kelowna B.C. Broadcast - Q101 & BCHLTV West Kelowna Warriors - 36-16-1-0 Merritt Centennials - 3-4...
Mar 26, 2022 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
