Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Provincial agricultural water infrastructure program a positive step ahead of expected drought
KAMLOOPS - On Monday (March 18), the B.C. Government announced an increase of funding for the Agricultural Water Infrastructure program to help farmers and ranchers with expected drought this summer. ...
Mar 20, 2024 drought conditions | CFJC Today
First Female President and CEO of the BCHA Named Business Woman of the Year by Tourism Industry Association of BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Ingrid Jarrett has been recognized for her dedication and commitment to her work in the tourism sector. Ingrid, the President & CEO of British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) ...
Mar 20, 2024 Ingrid Jarrett accepts award | BCHA
Merritt road repairs and maintenance continue into late March
MERRITT - There will be a couple of road closures around Merritt in late March. Watermain construction on Hamilton Hill Road by Gateway 286 will commence, requiring a road closure from March 21 - Apri...
Mar 20, 2024
Four candidates put their names forward for Merritt council by-election
MERRITT, B.C. - Residents in Merritt will have four candidates to choose from in the upcoming by-election to fill a vacant council seat. The City of Merritt received four submissions ahead of cutoff d...
Mar 19, 2024 Merritt City Hall (PML File)
Former Merritt Centennial Mike Van Unen signs with Adirondack Thunder of ECHL
GLENS FALLS - A former Merritt Centennial is going pro. The Adirondack Thunder have signed defenseman Mike Van Unen to a standard player contract. The Thunder are the ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey ...
Mar 19, 2024
Warmer temperatures signal the start of tick season
KAMLOOPS - With temperatures forecast to be in the high-teens this week in Kamloops, those taking to the many beautiful trails are advised to check for ticks after their walks and hikes. "It's certain...
Mar 19, 2024 These hungry critters are looking for attachments. (Q101 File Photo)
Centennials nab three out of four point this weekend as race for sixth place heats up
MERRITT - The Centennials made the long and daunting trip up to Prince George winning the first game 6-3 then dropping the second 4-3 in overtime. The Cents erased a 2-0 deficit in the second game, sc...
Mar 18, 2024 Cents Bench | Madeline Baker Photography
Nicola Valley Artist Spotlight - Angela Ho
MERRITT - Even though Angela Ho pursued a technical career in engineering, art has always been a part of her life. When she was four, her parents put her in music lessons and she followed her sister's...
Mar 18, 2024 Angela Ho | Nicola Valley Arts Council
Merritt Fire and Rescue Department will commence prescribed burns in Merritt Bench area
MERRITT - Prescribed burning operations are slated to commence in Merritt this Spring they will take place above Mountain Drive in the Bench area, with the tentative start date set for today (March 14...
Mar 14, 2024 prescribed burn | city of merritt
Keremeos R-C-M-P seek identity of man after police station window smashed
KEREMEOS - RCMP in Keremeos are looking to identify a man who allegedly smashed a window of the Keremeos RCMP station. On March 1, 2024 at 11:56 p.m., police station CCTV captured video of a man kicki...
Mar 14, 2024 Suspect | Keremeos RCMP
