Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Cents Earn Three of Four Points in Weekend Split
The Merritt Centennials picked up three of the possible four points up for grabs this weekend in KIJHL action as the team split a pair of road games against Neil Murdoch division teams. On Friday nigh...
Dec 10, 2024 Photo courtesy of Merritt Centennials Facebook Page.
BREAKING: Three weather advisories issued for Coquihalla, Connector and TCH
Three weather advisories are expected to bring snow, freezing rain and treacherous highways to the area this weekend. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Coquihalla from Merritt t...
Dec 07, 2024
Merritt residents invited to Special Council Meeting on 2025 budget
Merritt residents will get a chance to review and discuss the 2025 proposed budget for 2025 on Monday night. Mayor, council and city staff are inviting the public to a Special Meeting of Council at 4 ...
Dec 06, 2024 ID 340015015 © Zhanna Hapanovich | Dreamstime.com
Deadline approaching for Grant-In-Aid applications
The City of Merritt would like to advise those groups and organization looking to be considered for the Grant-In-Aid programs that they should get their paperwork done soon. Deadlines for the Grant-In...
Dec 06, 2024 Q101 File Photo
Freezing rain, snow could mean challenging conditions on Coquihalla this weekend
Environment Canada is reminding "Swifties" and others heading to Vancouver this weekend to watch for a mix of freezing rain and snow on mountain highways. While no weather warnings have been issued as...
Dec 05, 2024 File photo
Cents look to build momentum as Christmas break approaches
The Merritt Centennials are on the road this weekend looking to build on their huge win last Friday (Nov. 29) against the Columbia Valley Rockies and try to climb the ladder of the KIJHL's Bill Ohlhau...
Dec 05, 2024 Photo Credit: KIJHL
Merritt mother and daughter making Christmas brighter for homeless
A chance encounter one cold December evening became a call to action for one Merritt mother and her daughter to lift the spirits of those less fortunate in our area during the Christmas season. For th...
Dec 04, 2024 Gift packs for the homeless and in need gathered last year by Colleen and Sienna Moore last year.
Holiday rush increase driving risk in Thompson-Nicola, Merritt
Winter driving in BC is challenging at the best of times. The added stress of a busy holiday season can make it even more dangerous, cautions Road Safety at Work. Last December, 24,534 crashes were re...
Dec 04, 2024 Winter Conditions in the region are cause for concern when driving. (Photo courtesy Angela Duhy)
Merritt RCMP assisting in locating woman -KAMIRA NATHE
The Merritt detachment of the RCMP are assisting the Langley RCMP for a missing woman whose last confirmed sighting was at a Merritt business. RCMP say 33-year-old Kamira Nathe was last scene at appro...
Dec 03, 2024 RCMP are searching for 33-year-old Kamira Nathe who was last seen Nov 24, at A & W in Merritt.
Country Christmas Week concludes with visit from Santa at light up parade
Hundreds gathered throughout downtown Merritt of Friday night as the marquee event of the Merritt Country Christmas week of activities ramped up with the annual Christmas Light Up Parade. The parade f...
Dec 03, 2024 (Santa and Mrs. Claus at the 2024 Christmas Light Up Parade. Photo courtesy of Merritt Herald.)
