Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Sloan finishes top-20 at Sanderson Farms Championship
After failing to make the cut two weeks ago at the Fortinet Championship, Merritt's Roger Sloan rebounded quickly to finish in a tie for 14th spot at the Sanderson Farms Championship over the weekend....
Oct 04, 2021 Credit: Roger Sloan / Facebook
Merritt Bench added to COVID-19 exposure list
The Interior Health Authority has added a second Merritt school to the potential COVID-19 exposure list. A COVID-19 exposure is stated to have occurred at Merritt Bench Elementary School between Septe...
Oct 04, 2021
United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo kicks off workplace fundraising campaign
KAMLOOPS - United Way BC kicked off its workplace campaign Friday (Oct. 1). Regional Director for United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo Katie Neustaeter says what makes the workplace campaign so unique i...
Oct 04, 2021 credit - CFJC Today
Mask mandate in schools expanded
The BC Government is updating its K-12 education health and safety guidelines to require masks for kindergarten to Grade 3 students. "In-person learning is crucial for the social and educational well-...
Oct 01, 2021
Winter tire requirements begin today
With cold-weather season approaching, drivers and vehicle owners are reminded that B.C.'s annual winter tire requirements are in effect. As of Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, winter tires are mandatory for all ...
Oct 01, 2021 credit - Province of BC
Cents vs Eagles - October 1, 2021
Date - Friday, October 1, 2021 Game Time - 7:00 pm Location - Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, Merritt BC Broadcast - HockeyTV ONLY Surrey Eagles 0-4-1 Merritt Centennials 1-2-0 The Merritt Centen...
Oct 01, 2021 Q101/Jared Thomas
Sloan starts strong at Sanderson
Roger Sloan is off to a strong start at his second PGA Tour event of the season. The Merrittonian fired matching 33's on the front and back nine at the Sanderson Farm Championship to open the weekend ...
Oct 01, 2021 Credit: Roger Sloan / Facebook
Council approves elevator retrofit ahead of hockey season
With the BCHL's regular season on the horizon and minor hockey in full swing, Merritt City Council is ensuring the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena will be accessible for all spectators. "The elevator at ...
Oct 01, 2021 (Image credit: Zachary Stewart/Q101)
Merritt records 23 new COVID-19 cases
The BC Centre for Disease Control has released the latest local health area COVID-19 data, covering the week of September 19-25. The Merritt area recorded 23 new cases of the virus, a slight increase ...
Oct 01, 2021 credit - BC CDC
Diamond Vale posted on COVID-19 exposure list
The Interior Health Authority has placed Diamond Vale Elementary School on the COVID-19 potential exposure list. The exposure at the school is stated to have occurred between September 21 and 24th. St...
Sep 30, 2021
