CKMQ 101.1FM is Merritt and the Nicola Valleyís only local radio station.
Q101.1 FM broadcasts at 250 Watts in crystal clear FM stereo sound, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, . CKMQ is dedicated to delivering local programming relative to the residents of the Nicola Valley and surrounding area. Extensive highway coverage is also a strong point as 5 highways of which 2 are major highways meet in the ìhubî of Merritt. Q101.1FM is totally committed to the Nicola Valley as is demonstrated by our commitment to covering Play-by-Play hockey of the local BCHL teamÖ.all home and away games of the Merritt Centennials. CKMQ delivers 9 LOCAL newscasts weekdays from 6am to 5pm and breaking news when it happens, plus current weather conditions and frequent road reports. CKMQ airs extensive community news and a music format that is a winner in the community. We deliver an adult contemporary format focusing on the 80's, 90's and now, syndicated shows like Ryan Seacrest, The 80's Show, plus we are carrying the best of country by way of The Casey Clarke show airing from 8pm to 6am every day. Merritt is the Country Music Capital of Canada so having a Country aspect to the music programming is proving a good mix