Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Volleyball camp opening for youth in August
There still openings for the upcoming Misfits Volleyball Camp coming to Merritt Aug. 12-14. The three-day volleyball camp is for children entering into graes4 to 9 for the upcoming school year. Those ...
Jul 04, 2024 Photo credit Liz Cavy
Music in the park concert series kicks off tonight
It's become as much of a summer tradition as ice cream and swimming at Monck Park and it all begins tonight...Music In The Park. The annual summer concert series kicks off tonight at the bandstand in ...
Jul 04, 2024 The Alton Dean band kicks off the 2024 Music In The Park series tonight.. (Photo credit: Alton Dean /Facebook)
Bail denied for Timothy Pierre
The man accused of pulling a pistol on a clerk inside a Merritt convenience store back in May has been denied bail. Timothy Cole Pierre, 27, is charged with a variety of counts including robbery, utte...
Jul 03, 2024 Facebook/RCMP File Photo
KIJHL announces 2024-25 schedule, Centennials open season in Quesnel
The Kootenay International Junior 'A' Hockey League (KIJHL) have released their 2024-25 regular season schedule and the league's newest franchise, the Merritt Centennials are among those in action on ...
Jul 03, 2024 Photo Credit: KIJHL
Literacy Merritt receives provincial funding
The Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society is one of 102 literacy programs deliverers in the province that will receive funding to support the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP). The Provin...
Jul 03, 2024 Peruphotoart / Depositphotos.com
Lower Nicola player invited to the 2024 Los Angeles Kings Development Roster Camp
The 2024 NHL entry draft has come and gone. For some it meant a lifetime of hard work, sacrifice and determination has paid off while for others it means they will have to find another path to pursue ...
Jul 03, 2024 Lower Nicola hockey product Corbin Vaughn has been invited to developmental hockey camp of the Los Angeles King of the NHL. (Photo Credit Facebook)
Mascot design contest deadline extended to August 1
The deadline has been extended for entries for the new City of Merritt mascot contest. The City is looking for talented individuals to create a new mascot that will represent the spirit, diversity and...
Jul 03, 2024 IraGirich / Depositphotos.com
Sloan finishes well in Detroit, prepares for John Deere Classic this weekend
Local golfing hero Roger Sloan put four-solid rounds together over the weekend to finish tied for 31st at the PGA's Rocket Mortgage Golf Classic near Detroit Michigan. Heading into the championship, t...
Jul 03, 2024 Credit: Roger Sloan / Facebook
Merritt celebrates Canada's 157-birthday on Monday
Hundreds were on hand to celebrate Canada's 157th birthday on Monday as Canada Day festivities took over Rotary Park. There were lots of games for youngsters including a bouncy castle, inflatable axe ...
Jul 02, 2024 Canada Day bouncy castle (Roger White Q101 photo)
Another severe thunderstorm watch issued for Nicola Valley area
For the second time in three days there is a risk of a severe thunderstorm lingers for the Nicola valley area. Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Nicola and Shuswap regions ...
Jul 02, 2024
