Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Kamloops, Nicola Valley searchers rescue pair caught in snowy Juliet Creek misadventure
KAMLOOPS - The heavy snowfall overnight Monday to Tuesday took a pair of campers by surprise, necessitating a helping hand from search and rescue volunteers. In a social media post, Kamloops Search an...
Jan 10, 2024 Facebook / Kamloops Search and Rescue
BC United pledge classroom cellphone ban to increase student engagement
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Cellphone use and phone addiction has become a more and more increasing issue and the BC United want to ban them completely in K-12 classrooms. With B.C. students returning to schoo...
Jan 10, 2024 Grade 5/6 Math Class at Coquihalla Middle School | CFJC Today
Nicola First Nations sign development deal to transform former tourist centre into highway hub
MERRITT - The five Nicola Valley First Nations have announced a development agreement for the Gateway 286 project near Merritt, calling it a 'major milestone' in the redevelopment of the former touris...
Jan 09, 2024 Spayum Holdings / Troika Management / James Peters
Centennials add Slovenian Defenseman Maks Percic from Vernon Vipers
MERRITT - The Merritt Centennials have acquired defenceman Maks Percic and future considerations from the Vernon Vipers in exchange for the BCHL Playing Rights to forward Diego Johnson. Johnson electe...
Jan 09, 2024
Interior Savings encourages Families to unplug and play this Family Literacy Week
MERRITT - Family Literacy Week kicks off January 22nd to 27th, which focuses on raising awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in literacy-related activities as a family. It's also a g...
Jan 09, 2024 Merritt B.C. / istockphoto
One fatality confirmed after accident on the Coquihalla
MERRITT - The Merritt RCMP have confirmed in a news release a driver has died after a collision on the Coquihalla between a truck and a semi. The RCMP want to remind everyone to slow down and drive to...
Jan 09, 2024 Snowy Highways | DriveBC
Interior region facing highway snowfall warnings, temperature drops this week
KAMLOOPS - It's been a mild winter thus far, but Environment Canada says we're in for a rude awakening. Snowfall warnings are in effect for several highways throughout the Interior and temperatures ar...
Jan 09, 2024 Coquihalla Highway | CFJC Today
Environment Canada issues winter storm watch for the Coquihalla
COQUIHALLA - Environment Canada says heavy snow with strong winds and near zero visibility is expected on the Coquihalla highway from Hope to Merritt, beginning on Monday (Jan. 8) afternoon. "A series...
Jan 08, 2024 Coquihalla Highway | CFJC Today
Threats of Violence and Dangerous Incidents have Merrittonians on edge
MERRITT - Many incidents around Merritt, particularly the central area of the city have had locals on edge heading into 2024. A couple of Merrittonians who wish to remain anonymous have reported being...
Jan 05, 2024
Temporary Extreme Weather Response Shelter to be setup at 1755 Coldwater Ave
MERRITT - A new temporary Emergency Shelter is being set up at 1755 Coldwater Avenue. A Shelter that will run from January 7th to March 31st as an emergency hide-away from the harsh winter weather dur...
Jan 05, 2024 Snowfall | CFJC Today
