Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Highway 5A closed north of Merritt
KAMLOOPS - A vehicle incident has closed Highway 5A this morning near Merritt. As of 7 am, the Highway is now open to single-lane alternating traffic. According to DriveBC.com, the incident occurred b...
Oct 25, 2021
Early enrollment figures up across SD58
As pandemic related measures in schools are slowly eased, enrollment in the local district is rebounding. "There actually is some substantial differences based of the size of our schools," stated Supe...
Oct 25, 2021
LifeLabs reaches tentative three-year deal with BCGEU, members to vote on Monday
KAMLOOPS - LifeLabs have reached a tentative three-year agreement with B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU). A news release from BCGEU on Sunday (Oct. 24) states the member bargaining committee is co...
Oct 25, 2021 (Canadian Press)
Backcountry road closures to aid wildlife recovery
Due to severe wildfire damage in areas of the Thompson Okanagan and one area in the Kootenays, 15 motor-vehicle closures under the Motor Vehicle Prohibition Regulation of the Wildlife Act are in effec...
Oct 25, 2021
Battle of winless teams goes to Cowichan as Cents fall to 0-6
The script was already written before puck drop Sunday night. The 0-5 Merritt Centennials versus the 0-6 Cowichan Valley Capitals, something had to give. The first period wouldn't see much action on t...
Oct 24, 2021 graphic - Jared Thomas/Q101
Cents Game Day - Merritt vs Cowichan - Oct 24/21
Date - Sunday October 24, 2021 Game Time - Puck drop 5:00 pm, Pregame show 4:45 pm Location - Chilliwack Coliseum, Chilliwack BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Cowichan Valley Capitals - 0-6-0 ...
Oct 24, 2021 Jared Thomas/Q101
The Week That Was - October 18 - 22, 2021
Every weekend Q101 publishes the 'Week That Was' highlighting some of the most interesting news stories of the week. This week Merritt was talking about the plans to relocate some SD58 facilities, Tru...
Oct 23, 2021 file photo
Chiefs explode in third to win 7-3
A hot start from the Cents wasn't rewarded on the scoreboard in the first period as a pair of powerplays, including a 5-3 chance, went begging. The Cents controlled the play early in the contest outsh...
Oct 22, 2021 Jared Thomas/Q101
Water consumption down in Merritt
"More than anything we want people to know that their sacrifices this year have made a difference," said CAO Sean Smith. Water use and water restrictions are usually a hotly debated topic in City Hall...
Oct 22, 2021 credit - City of Merritt
Cents Game Day - Merritt at Chilliwack - Oct. 22/21
Date - Friday, October 22, 2021 Game Time - Puck drop 7:30 pm, Pregame show 7:15 pm Location - Chilliwack Coliseum, Chilliwack BC Broadcast - CKMQ-FM Q101 & BCHLTV Chilliwack Chiefs - 2-2-0 Merrit...
Oct 22, 2021 Jared Thomas/Q101
