Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Special Weather statement issued for Nicola region and local highway routes
Special weather statement in effect for: Nicola Intense bands of snow may develop tonight. Timespan: This evening to Tuesday morning. Remarks: A low pressure centre will develop over B.C. southern int...
Dec 13, 2021
Repairs to Coquihalla corridor proceeding ahead of schedule
MERRITT, BC - It's been nearly a month since the atmospheric river event dumped record levels of precipitation throughout the southwest section of British Columbia. While many evacuees have returned h...
Dec 13, 2021 Damage at Jessica Bridge, Highway 5 (Image Credit: Flickr / Government of B.C.)
Thompson Hotel seeing jovial response to Christmas toy drive for Merritt residents
KAMLOOPS - When the City of Merritt was evacuated nearly a month ago, many headed to Kamloops and took shelter at local hotels. One of those hotels, the Thompson Hotel downtown, has been hearing the h...
Dec 13, 2021 Pav Moore, GM and partner at the Thompson Hotel in downtown Kamloops, is sorting toys that have been donated to families affected by flooding in Merritt (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Minister Farnworth says rebuilding flood-impacted cities like Merritt may have to look different in future
KAMLOOPS - Minister of Emergency Preparedness Mike Farnworth got to see first-hand on Thursday (Dec. 9) the devastation in Merritt. It was a visit not just to tour around, but to lend a helping hand t...
Dec 13, 2021 Merritt on Nov.28 (Credit - Michael Reeve/Q101)
Wenatchee utilize special teams to win 7-1
The Wenatchee Wild came into the NVMA on Saturday night, looking for some revenge after losing to the Cents just a week ago. Early on, the Cents would have a pair of powerplay chances that they failed...
Dec 11, 2021 Jared Thomas/Q101
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Wenatchee - Dec 11/21
Date - Saturday, December 11, 2021 Game Time - Puck drop 7:00 pm Location - Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, Merritt BC Broadcast -Q101 & BCHLTV Wenatchee Wild - 3-10-4-1 Merritt Centennials - 1-16-1...
Dec 11, 2021 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
West Kelowna comes back to double up Cents 6-3
Friday night was teddy bear toss night in West Kelowna and the Merritt Centennials came out looking to spoil the party. The Warriors would take an early penalty, but the Cents would fail to convert wi...
Dec 10, 2021 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
Merritt planning in-person town hall meeting
The City of Merritt is finalizing a plan to host an in-person town hall meeting on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Council will be looking for citizens to speak to the needs that still exist in the commun...
Dec 10, 2021
Cents Game Day - Merritt at West Kelowna - Dec 10/21
Date - Friday, December 10, 2021 Game Time - Puck drop 7:00 pm Location - Royal LePage Place, West Kelowna BC Broadcast -Q101 & BCHLTV West Kelowna Warriors - 13-8-0-0 Merritt Centennials - 1-15-1...
Dec 10, 2021 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
Mayor Brown gives Deputy Premier Farnworth tour of Merritt
On Thursday, B.C.'s Deputy Premier and Public Safety Minister, Mike Farnworth visited Merritt to see first-hand the devastating impacts of the November 15th flood. Mayor Linda Brown was able to take t...
Dec 10, 2021 photo credit - City of Merritt
