Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

"Revenge is a dish best served cold" Matthew Gillard makes his former team pay over the Weekend
MERRITT - They call him Matthew Gillard, and he was a bad bad man over the weekend. The 18 year old blue liner was cut from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, a team that boasts the third best record in the ...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 26, 2024 Gillard celebrates first BCHL Goal | Flohockey

City of Merritt prepares for Prescribed Burns by Pine Ridge Cemetary
MERRITT - As part of the City of Merritt's Community Wildfire Protection Plan, the fire department regularly conducts prescribed burns of surface fuels within the Wildland Urban Interface The Merritt ...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 26, 2024 Firefighting Truck | Q101 News

Man found shot to death outside of Shuswap hotel
SICAMOUS, B.C. - Police are investigating a homicide that took place at a hotel in the Shuswap over the weekend. In a news released issued Sunday (Feb. 25), the BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime ...
Aaron Schulze Feb 26, 2024 Aaron Schulze | CFJC Today

GAME DAY: Salmon Arm Silverbacks (26-14-0-3) at Merritt Centennials (17-22-3-1)
Salmon Arm Silverbacks - (26-14-0-3) The Silverbacks are going to be looking for revenge after losing a thrilling 11 round shootout last night and not being able to close out a late 2-1 lead. Salmon A...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 24, 2024

GAME DAY: Merritt Centennials (16-22-3-1) at Salmon Arm Silverbacks (26-14-0-2)
Merritt Centennials - (16-22-3-1) Two games against Trail two wins. The Cents are rolling into Salmon Arm on a good note as Brian Passmore's new additions are all chipping in while the original Cents ...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 23, 2024

Environment Canada warns of snowy weekend ahead on the Coquihalla
MERRITT, B.C. - Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Coquihalla Highway looking ahead to the weekend. The statement warns of heavy snow beginning Saturday on the stretch b...
James Peters Feb 23, 2024 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

RCMP seek public's assistance as Tara Moran goes Missing from Merritt area
MERRITT - The Merritt RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating Tara Moran who was reported missing on February 21st, 2024. Tara Moran was last seen on January 31, 2024, in Merritt. Tara is...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 22, 2024 Tara Moran | RCMP file photo -Cpl James Grandy

RCMP searching for man with BC Wide Warrant after hit and run at Traffic Stop
MERRITT - After a hit and run during a traffic stop Tobin Peter Haas is wanted on a BC wide warrant. On February 17, 2024 an officer with BC Highway Patrol was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene....
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 22, 2024 Tobin Peter Haas | Burnaby RCMP

Friends of the Library to host second "Newcomer's Tea and Train Celebration" in Merritt on March 23rd
MERRITT - The Merritt Library's electric train is in need of repairs and would like to celebrate the tune up with a meet and greet. The event will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. ...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 22, 2024 Merritt Library | TNRD

Suspect charged after weapons assault on Skeetchestn Reserve
KAMLOOPS - RCMP arrested a man in Kamloops last week after a serious assault with a weapon on the Skeetchestn Reserve. Tk'emlups RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says officers were called to Skee...
James Peters Feb 22, 2024 RCMP Vehicle |Silvia Senna CFJC Today
