Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Merritt Centennials Jaxson Murray and Charles Thomas Larochelle named BCHL Stars of the Week
MERRITT - Two veterans in their last season of junior hockey ended the regular season with a bang. Jaxson Murray was named second star of the week while Charles-Thomas Larochelle got an honorable ment...
Apr 04, 2024
Fire West of Merritt being held by BC Wildfire Service
MERRITT - For those keeping up with the small fire west of Merritt it is now being held by firefighting crews. Being held means it is not likely to spread beyond predetermined boundaries under current...
Apr 04, 2024
RCMP remind British Columbians to stop for school buses with red flashing lights as Spring Break ends
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The RCMP are reminding everyone to be vigilant while driving through residential areas as school's resume classes. Spring break is over and school is back in session. Drivers must t...
Apr 03, 2024 school busses with stop signs | west shore rcmp
BC Wildfire Service will commence prescribed burn in the Hedley area
MERRITT- As prescribed burn season continues the BC Wildfire Service will be burning south of Merritt as soon as today. The BC Wildfire Service will be assisting the Upper Similkameen Indian Band in a...
Apr 03, 2024 File photo: Q101 News
City of Merritt announces Temporary Water Shut-Off for Pine Street this Thursday
MERRITT - On Thursday, April 4 (2024) water will be shut off temporarily from 6:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m (approximately.) Scheduled infrastructure replacement will occur on Pine Street, between Government Av...
Apr 03, 2024 Bijoy Mohan / CC
Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Nicola) Snowfall Warning
NICOLA - YRB has notified motorists to stay vigilant during tonight's commute (April 2nd, 2024) Forecasts are calling for moderate to heavy snowfall at the Coquihalla summit tonight and precipitation ...
Apr 02, 2024 Snowy Highways | DriveBC
Edison Motors moving up north after failing to find suitable industrial land for expansion in the Interior
KAMLOOPS - Two Merritt truck drivers developed North America's first-ever hybrid electric logging truck. In the last two-and-a-half years, the company has outgrown the backyard shop it started in and ...
Apr 02, 2024 CFJC Today — Sydney Chisholm
Nicola Valley Artisan of the Month - Jeff Bloom
MERRITT - Jeff Bloom is an active volunteer for the arts council and one of the authors with books in the gift shop. Born and raised in Kamloops, BC, Jeff has spent his entire life residing in the Tho...
Apr 02, 2024 Squawker by Jeff BLoom | NVAC
Merritt Centennials join the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League as an Expansion team, withdrawing from the BCHL.
MERRITT- The announcement was made Sunday, April 1st 2024. Merritt will not lose the Centennials, but after 51 years of service in the BCHL they will no longer be a part of the league. Instead, the Ko...
Apr 01, 2024 Centennials celebrate with Ballantyne | Joey Jones Photography
GAME DAY: Cranbrook Bucks (20-29-3-0) at Merritt Centennials (20-26-5-1)
Merritt Centennials - (20-26-5-1) The Centennials are looking to end a 3 game slide after a five game road trip where they only came away with one victory. All four bus rides home were after losses wi...
Mar 28, 2024
