Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Council approves Claybanks Masterplan
Merritt City Council has voted unanimously to create a masterplan for the Claybanks RV park site which was damaged in the November floods. "In the November flood event, Claybanks RV park was inundated...
Mar 17, 2022 credit - City of Merritt
SD58 receives provincial funding for ventilation upgrades
More funding to improve schools through better ventilation, reduced emissions and increased accessibility is going to school districts around the province with annual capital programs that are creatin...
Mar 17, 2022
Village of Lytton looks to fill two council seats in spring byelection
LYTTON, B.C. - The Village of Lytton put out a call for candidates for a byelection to fill two seats on its council. Those elected would serve as councillors for the Village of Lytton until the next ...
Mar 17, 2022 (CFJC Today/File photo).
COVID-19: B.C. hospitalization total drops by 16 Wednesday
VICTORIA - The province's Ministry of Health is reporting another sizable decrease in the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19. In a news release, the ministry says the hospitalization total fo...
Mar 17, 2022
Vernon comes out strong in third period to win 4-1
The Vernon Vipers and Merritt Centennials continued the season series on Wednesday night at the NVMA for the first time since the Snakes blew out Merritt 9-0 two weeks ago. It was a wide open first 20...
Mar 16, 2022 Jared Thomas/Q101
'Amazing to see' Hess on Rockin' Rivers' return
"I'm incredibly happy. It feels amazing, amazing to see the festival go on sale," said Organizer Kenny Hess. After two years of cancellations due to COVID-19 restrictions, Rockin' River returns to the...
Mar 16, 2022 credit - Rockin' River/ Facebook
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Vernon - March 16/22
Date - Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Game Time - Puck drop 7:00 pm Location - Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, Merritt B.C. Broadcast - Q101 & BCHLTV Vernon Vipers - 24-19-4-3 Merritt Centennials - 3-41-...
Mar 16, 2022 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
Merritt RCMP Files - March 16, 2022
Merritt woman charged after fighting with police Karielynn Heppner has been charged after a woman fought with police during an arrest. "On January 22, 2022, Merritt RCMP Front Line Officers attended t...
Mar 16, 2022
Local First Nations and Government Officials break ground at Gateway 286
This morning (March 15), the local first nation communities along with partners from the municipal and Provincial government gathered at Gateway 286 to hold a ground breaking ceremony. "This is a cele...
Mar 15, 2022 credit - Michael Reeve/Q101
Snowfall warning for Coquihalla, Merritt to Hope - March 15/22
Snowfall warning in effect for: Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected. Location: Coquihalla Highway - Hope to Merritt. When: Today and tonight. A ...
Mar 15, 2022
