Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Merritt Transit Holiday Hours Announced
With the Christmas week just days away, the Merritt Transit System has released it's holiday scheduled for the period of Christmas Eve through to January 1. The only day during the holidays there will...
Dec 18, 2024 Q101- File photo
Up to 30 cm of snowfall: winter storm warning issued for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt
A special weather statement calling for freezing rain has been upgraded to a winter storm warning for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt. From Tuesday (Dec. 17) afternoon to Wednesday morning...
Dec 17, 2024
UPDATED: Suspects Sought In Brutal Attack on Business Owner
Merritt RCMP are looking for two suspects who brutally assaulted a local business owner Monday morning in what is believed to be a targeted attack. Merritt police Staff Sgt. Josh Roda told Q101 news t...
Dec 17, 2024 Surveillance footage of the vehicle believed to be involved in the brutal attack on a local barber shop owner on Monday. (Photo credit: Merritt RCMP)
Snowfall Warning issued for Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt
MERRITT - A Snowfall Warning has been issued for the Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Hope. Environment Canada is predicting up to 20 cm of snow to fall Saturday evening through Sunday morning. ...
Dec 14, 2024 File photo
Steven Foster scores winner as the Cents edge Kelowna with seconds left in regulation
Steven Foster provided the heroics on Friday night scoring with just four seconds remaining in regulation to lift the Merritt Centennials to a 3-2 win over the Kelowna Chiefs at the Nicola Valley Memo...
Dec 14, 2024 Photo Credit: KIJHL
Heavy snowfall expected for Coquihalla Summit: YRB
Yellowhead Road and Bridge (YRB) is warning motorists that a significant snowfall is expected to hit the Coquihalla Summit today. The weather system began in some areas on Friday night with heavier ac...
Dec 14, 2024 (Photo Credit: Drive BC )Comstock
Highway 5 about 15 km south of Merritt at Comstock Road, looking north.
Two-lane Nicomen River Bridge snow complete: Ministry
The replacement of Nicomen River Bridge on the Trans-Canada Highway is complete. The new two-lane bridge located south of Spences Bridge provides safer, more reliable travel and is better equipped to ...
Dec 13, 2024 The new Nicomen River Bridge is located 19 km south of Spences Bridge.(Photo: Ministry of Transport)
Highway 5 and Connector reported snow covered this morning
Motorists travelling on the highways this morning should expect snow covered sections to their commute first thing this morning. Highway 5 from Merritt to Kamloops is reporting slippery conditions thi...
Dec 13, 2024 Highway 5 about 24 km north of Merritt at Helmer Interchange, looking north. (Photo: Drive BC)
Santa Parade tonight in Lower Nicola
Santa Claus makes his return to Lower Nicola this evening as the community celebrates the festive season with it's annual Santa Claus Parade sponsored by the Lower Nicola Indian Band. The parade begin...
Dec 12, 2024 Santa and crew will again be in Lower Nicola tonight for the annual Christmas Parade. (Photo Wenona Bearshirt)
Remembering Presley: Truckers Convoy joins community to support family after tragic loss.
Dozen's of big rigs, service vehicles and spectators took to the streets of Merritt on Tuesday night in special convoy in memory of seven year old Presley Annie Marie Kristan, a seven-year-old Merritt...
Dec 11, 2024 One of many rigs showing support for the family of a seven year old girl who passed away suddenly on Saturday. (Roger White Photo)
