Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
FOG ALERT for drivers using Trans Canada
If you are travelling on the Trans Canada today, expect very foggy conditions between Eagle Pass and Rogers Pass. Environment Canada is warning motorists to expect zero visibility with fog on some are...
Feb 05, 2026 (File photo/Drive BC)
Centennials travel to Princeton for key KIJHL matchup tonight
The Merritt Centennials are back in action tonight when they travel to Princeton for another key Bill Ohlhausen Division matchup against the Posse. This is the second of a four-game road trip for the ...
Feb 03, 2026 Courtesy of Flo Hockey
Two Kamloops teens among 3 killed in Alberta highway crash
Two Kamloops teenagers were among three junior hockey teammates killed in a horrific highway crash in Alberta Monday (Feb. 2). The Southern Alberta Mustangs have confirmed the deaths of three players ...
Feb 02, 2026 (Southern Alberta Mustangs Junior Hockey team. Photo taken Jan.18)
Merritt RCMP seeking assistance from the public in identifying shoplifting suspect
Merritt RCMP are looking for the public's assistance in locating an individual in connection with three separate shoplifting occurrences in January. In a press release to Q101 News, Cst. Blake Chursin...
Feb 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Merritt RCMP)
Regular Garbage Collection Resumes Monday (Feb. 2)
The city of Merritt is reminding residents that regular commercial garbage collection will resume today (Feb. 2 ) after a residential garbage truck experienced a mechanical failure last week, causing ...
Feb 02, 2026 (From City of Merritt webpage: merritt.ca)
UPDATE: Police incident north of Coquihalla Summit cleared; details remain unclear
(UPDATE 1:00 p.m.): DriveBC says the Coquihalla Highway has been cleared and traffic is flowing again. (ORIGINAL STORY ): Drivers on the Coquihalla Highway heading from Hope to Merritt are bein...
Feb 01, 2026 Traffic lined up behind police vehicles on the Coquihalla Highway on Feb. 1, 2026. (Image Credit: Lisa Burns/Facebook)
Upper Nicola Band issues U.S. travel advisory
The Upper Nicola Band (UNB) has issued a travel advisory cautioning against travel to the United States of America. The advisory, which was issued Friday (Jan. 30), follows a travel advisory issued by...
Jan 31, 2026 (Image Credit: Upper Nicola Band)
RCMP looking for help in connection to break-in at Lemonade Stand
Merritt RCMP are looking for the public's help in finding the culprits who broke into a Merritt business overnight on January 28. Shortly after 3:00 a.m., two people entered The Lemonade Stand on Quil...
Jan 29, 2026 Photo of thieves breaking into The Lemonade Stand in Merritt Jan 28. (Courtesy of Jolene Woods)
Merritt RCMP adding voice to dating app warnings
The Merritt detachment of the RCMP is lending its voice to recent warnings from authorities about the possible dangers of gay-dating apps after the recent death of Muhammad "Ash" Zafar of Kamloops on ...
Jan 29, 2026 (Q101 File Photo)
Cents Sam Saskiw named KIJHL goaltender of week
For the second time this season, a Merritt Centennial backstop has been named the Kootenay International Junior 'A Hockey League (KIJHL) goaltender of the week. Following impressive performances last ...
Jan 29, 2026 (Photo courtesy of KIJHL)
