Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News

March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women will take place in Merritt today
MERRITT - There will be a Women's Memorial Watch to honour "Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirted people" today in Merritt. The gathering will commence around noon and the walk ...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 14, 2024 (MMIW Walk co-ordinators from 2021 march.)

Suspect arrested after vehicle stolen in Logan Lake area
LOGAN LAKE - On February 10th around 1:30 p.m RCMP responded to a call about a stolen Volkswagen Jetta around a gas station on Chartrand Avenue in Logan Lake. Employees from the gas station told polic...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 14, 2024 RCMP Vehicle |Silvia Senna CFJC Today

One injured in Trans Canada driving rampage that ended in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A dangerous driving spree ended in Salmon Arm late last week - but not before two vehicles were hit and a third was run off the road. In a news release, Salmon Arm RCMP spokesperson...
James Peters Feb 14, 2024 mage Credit: Contributed / Salmon Arm RCMP

Centennials add to youth movement with Trade Deadline signing of Ben Wright
MERRITT - Brian Passmore has added yet another 2005 born player with experience in the WHL. The Merritt Centennials have signed forward Ben Wright. Passmore knows Wright from his days in Cowichan Vall...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 13, 2024 facebook | merritt centennials

Details needed on government plan to address ER closures: Merritt mayor
MERRITT B.C. - After closing 19 times in 2023, the emergency department at the Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt has been shuttered for the second straight weekday. After being shutdown on Friday (Feb...
Michael Reeve Feb 13, 2024 Michael Reeve | CFJC Today

Serious collision halts overnight traffic on Highway 97 between Monte Creek and Monte Lake
UPDATE (6:00 a.m.): DriveBC says the stretch of Highway 97 between Monte Creek and Monte Lake is reopened. EARLIER: KAMLOOPS - A serious collision Monday (Feb. 12) night continues to halt traffic on H...
Aaron Schulze Feb 13, 2024 Image credit: Facebook/Skilled Truckers Canada

Centennials drop two close games in the Kootenays
MERRITT - In one of the longest bus rides of the season the Cents returned to Merritt with 0 points after two regulation losses. The Cents headed to Trail as the Smoke Eaters looked to avenge a 5-1 lo...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 12, 2024 Merritt Centennials | Zach Amin Photography

"Plan your heart attack accordingly," Closure at the Nicola Valley Hospital pushes Merrittonians to their limit.
MERRITT - It's a been broken record for Merrittonians. Because of limited staffing another temporary closure for the Nicola Valley Hospital emergency was announced. All other inpatient services will c...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 12, 2024 Nicola Valley Hospital / Pattison Media

Game Day Preview (for Friday, February 9th) Merritt Centennials (14-20-3-1) @ Trail Smoke Eaters (18-14-6-0)
Merritt Centennials - (14-20-3-1) The Centennials were firing on all cylinders at the NVMA. They crushed the Victoria Grizzlies 6-3 then followed up with a drubbing of tonight's opponent the Trail Smo...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 08, 2024

Merritt Centennials bolster center depth with addition of Jimmy Lyver
MERRITT - Wheelin' and Dealin' Centennials Head Coach Brian Passmore isn't done yet. The Cents have bolstered their center depth with the addition of another young player that will help build towards ...
Vern Strecheniuk Feb 08, 2024 trade | cents.ca
