Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

"Superman" Jon Nabbs makes stop in Merritt during cross-country run for Child Cancer
MERRITT - He's a man on a mission. You may have seen a jogger dressed in a Superman outfit running across the Trans Canada or Coquihalla. Taking inspiration from Canadian legend Terry Fox, Jon is runn...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 21, 2024 Jon Nabbs speaks to Diamondvale Elementary Students and Teachers | Zach Amin Photography

Michael Felsing named BCHL Third Star of the Week
MERRITT - Another day another mention for Michael Felsing. Felsing led all BCHL players with four assists last week, leading his Centennials to back-to-back wins. In Friday night's home game against t...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 21, 2024 Michael Felsing | Q-1-0-1 News

Road Closure on Grimmett Street in Merritt
MERRITT - There will be a road closure today in Merritt on Grimmett Street. Crews will be working on a utility tie-in on Grimmett Street from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. , north of Voght Street, the road will...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 21, 2024 Construction | CFJC Today

31 neglected dogs seized from Clearwater property
CLEARWATER, B.C. - The owner of dozens of dogs at a property in Clearwater has surrendered them after an animal cruelty investigation was launched by the BC SPCA.In a news release issued Tuesday (Feb....
Aaron Schulze Feb 20, 2024 Image credit: BC SPCA

"The Comeback Kids are Alright" Cents sweep Smokies in Trail
MERRITT - Put some ketchup, mustard, and relish on these Smokies, they're done! It all started with a 5-1 dominant win at the NVMA, the second 5-1 win against Trail in a week in Merritt. The "Luke Pfo...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 20, 2024 The Cents celebrate their fourth straight goal in Trail putting them up 4-3 | BCHL TV

Level 3 Watering Restrictions in Effect for Merritt
MERRITT - Water restrictions are once again in effect for Merritt as they predict another hot and dry summer in the Nicola Valley. The city is working on a plan to avoid falling into highly restrictiv...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 16, 2024

Nicola Valley Artist Spotlight: Sharon Pawliuk
MERRITT - It is said that the beauty of art is in the 'eyes of the beholder'. Sharon Pawliuk says "It's not for us to criticize ourselves, we should simply enjoy doing what we are doing and strive to ...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 16, 2024 Sharon Pawliuk | Art Creations

GAME DAY: Trail Smoke Eaters (20-14-6-0) at Merritt Centennials (14-22-3-1)
Trail Smoke Eaters - (20-14-6-0) Two games in Trail two wins as the Smokies continued their home ice dominance. Now the Smokies are back on the road where they are not the same team. Trail does do a l...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 16, 2024

Arrival of State-of-the-Art Groomers for Merritt Snowmobile Club a big win for Tourism Nicola Valley
MERRITT - The Merritt Snowmobile Club just got a huge boost thanks to a generous donation from the British Columbia Destination Development Fund. Tourism Nicola Valley announced the arrival of brand-n...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 15, 2024 Image: CFJC Today

Merrittonians March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
MERRITT - There was a Women's Memorial Watch to honor "Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirited People" yesterday in Merritt. The gathering happened around noon and the walk will ...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 15, 2024 Locals March through Merritt | Joey Jones Photography
