Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
RCMP Seek assistance finding missing Penticton man Egzon Emini
PENTICTON - The Penticton RCMP Detachment is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Penticton man. Egzon Emini was last seen on December 18th, 2023, in Penticton. Police are concerned for ...
Dec 19, 2023 Egzon Emini | Penticton RCMP
ISPARC Seeking Indigenous Youth for 2024 Athletic Development Camps
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The future generations of First Nations young athletes now have an opportunity to excel in athletics like never before. As technology takes over many kids/teens daily lives this is ...
Dec 19, 2023 Team BC | ISPARC.ca
Investments supporting salmon in the Okanagan, Shuswap, and B.C.
KAMLOOPS - Upper levels of government are supporting activities to protect salmon populations in B.C., which include some local investments. The federal Ministry of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian ...
Dec 18, 2023 ID 27190098 © Mariusz Blach/Dreamstime.com
Local Artist Barb Sayles invites Merrittonians to join the Nicola Valley Arts Council
MERRITT -Barb Sayles has been serving as the treasurer of the NVCAC for many years. She was born in Merritt and was raised in the Nicola Valley on her family ranch along with her four siblings. After ...
Dec 18, 2023 Barb Sayles | NVAC
Centennials send Clippers packing with Coal in their Stockings
MERRITT - In what many expected to be a high scoring barn burner at the NVMA, the Centennials clamped down the Clippers in a tightly contested 3-2 victory. After spoiling the Alberni Valley Bulldog's ...
Dec 18, 2023 Centennials celebrate with Ballantyne | Joey Jones Photography
Fog advisory issued for North Thompson Monday morning
KAMLOOPS - Residents and travellers in the North Thompson can expect a foggy start to their week. Environment Canada issued a fog advisory for the North Thompson region Monday (Dec. 18) morning. It's ...
Dec 18, 2023 Highway 5 at Clearwater Valley Road, looking north at around 8 p.m. Sunday (Image credit: DriveBC).
Andrew Ballantyne gets BCHL Honourable Mention for the Week
MERRITT - Merritt Centennials Goaltender Andrew Ballantyne was named an Honourable Mention in the BCHL's Stars of the Week. Ballantyne is playing his first season in the BCHL. He stopped 57 of 60 shot...
Dec 15, 2023 Andrew Ballantyne | Madeline Baker
Last Pour for Norgaard Ready-Mix
MERRITT - In a news release published November 20, 2023 Noorgard Ready-Mix a long time staple of Merritt has announced they are shutting their doors. After more than 60 years of building the Merritt c...
Dec 15, 2023 noorgard cement truck | noorgardreadymix.ca
Drivers told to expect major delays on Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt
MERRITT - Drivers are being told to expect major delays on the Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt Thursday. DriveBC reported of a vehicle incident on Highway 5 south of Comstock Road at around 8:15 a...
Dec 14, 2023 Snowy Highways | CFJC Today
B.C. government increases heating rebates for cleaner heating options
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The B.C. government plans on improving air quality this winter by encouraging cleaner heating options and incentivizing residents in the province to replace their wood stoves. The p...
Dec 14, 2023 Adam Campbell | CFJC Today
