To the seasons of life
Charm
I’m, what promise do you need?
Be Creative Be wise Be Patient and see BC
Is your personal relationship with your Redeemer at risk because of your ambition?
Photo KDG
Look up…
The October full moon in Merritt, British Columbia, reaches peak illumination on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 9:11 PM Pacific Time. [1, 2]
## October Full Moon Details
* Name: Known traditionally as the Hunter’s Moon, this full moon follows the Harvest Moon and historically marked the time to hunt and store game for winter. [3, 4]
* Peak Time for Merritt: October 25, 2026, at 9:11 PM (local Pacific Time via [Time and Date](https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/@6072350)). [1]
* Moon Phase Schedule for October 2026 (Merritt):
* Last Quarter: October 3 at 6:26 AM
* New Moon: October 10 at 8:50 AM
* First Quarter: October 18 at 9:13 AM
* Full Moon: October 25 at 9:13 PM (or 9:11 PM local data) [1, 5]
Would you like to know the exact moonrise and moonset times for Merritt on that evening, or tips on the best local spots to view it?
[1] [https://www.timeanddate.com](https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/@6072350)
[2] [https://www.timeanddate.com](https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/@6072350)
[3] [https://www.almanac.com](https://www.almanac.com/content/full-moon-october)
[4] [https://mashable.com](https://mashable.com/science/october-full-moon-2026-hunters-moon)
[5] [https://www.almanac.com](https://www.almanac.com/astronomy/moon/calendar/BC/Merritt)
Editor’s note the moon will appear full for about 5 days either side of its maximum. Enjoy the hunter Moon!. Don’t poke the Bears…
The Centennials are in Quesnel for the weekend. The team will be home next weekend to start three home games meeting Kimberly, then Kamloops and next the Grand Forks Border Bruins.
The Merritt Centennials have over a half century of tenure in Merritt, British Columbia, with junior hockey. The team has in recent time reorganized to the new league province-wide named The British Columbia Hockey Conference.
On the side and front of the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council building the corner of Nicola and Vought Street in Merritt BC Canada saw a charmed 🖋️ ing for Lens newest work.
In attendance at the ceremony were mayor-elect Mike Goetz and Arts Council principal Michelle Yurkowski. A former Arts Council coordinator Jano Horwath. And numbers of interested members of the council. And the general public.
Comments ranged from:
“Nice,”
“Stimulating”
“Energetic “
The group went inside after pictures. + Viewed the opening of this month’s show called “wooden”. Leonard pointed out the distinction of a bench made out of the twines of an oak barrel that at one point might have been for whiskey or beer. The adaptability of wood was very demonstrative in that meeting in the show. And its place in our history was emphasized by the time and tenure of the building that the display is in.
So, come and pay your respects to Chief Dan George ‘s. heritage through his grandson’s work. We particularly think of his movie star career where he played with a-listers like Clint Eastwood.
Art like physics needs to be “Observed” to exist. KDG
Merritt BC, Canada
British Columbia
Not an Add.
🍁 scope
So there’s been a color paste around the valley. Some of the green is gone and now it’s Autumn for sure.
The chemical signal went down through the trees from the leaves, turning off the carbon dioxide to the leaves, and is now going into the trunk and being turned into sugars to be preserved over the winter.
The trick to the truth is there is no trick. The truth is evaded but remains unchanged, and that my friend is the truth…
Hello
No evacuation on…
Strong winds involved.
A major tragedy occurred at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright in central Alberta.
What Happened
* The Incident: An explosion and subsequent fire broke out within the base’s training area at approximately 4:00 p.m. local time on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
* The Fire: Driven by severe regional windstorms featuring gusts of up to 100 km/h, the blaze rapidly spread beyond the boundaries of the military base and into the surrounding rural area. Fire crews and emergency responders worked into the night to control the flames.
* Casualties: The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Defence Minister David McGuinty have confirmed that the incident has resulted in fatalities and injuries.
Current Status and Response
* Official Information: Precise details regarding the exact number of casualties or the root cause have not yet been publicly released. Officials stated that the immediate priority is supporting those affected, executing an active investigation, and ensuring next-of-kin notifications are completed first.
* Emergency Support: Hospitals in Wainwright and Edmonton faced a surge in patients, and multiple agencies—including the RCMP, civilian fire departments, and STARS air ambulance—mobilized to assist. Neighboring provinces, including British Columbia and Saskatchewan, have also reached out to offer support.
* Local Impact: While the fire spread past the base fencing, local authorities and municipal districts have not issued formal evacuation orders for the nearby town of Wainwright, though the situation remains delicate as crews monitor remaining hot spots.
The ten RMRs on course are well “safe”
T. Newal
Preliminary
The preliminary local election results for Merritt, British Columbia show that voters have re-elected Mayor Mike Goetz and returned the entire current council to City Hall for another four-year term.
Mayoral Election Results
Incumbent Mike Goetz secured a second consecutive term as mayor in a landslide victory over challenger Gordon Keyser:
* Mike Goetz (Incumbent): 1,249 votes (Re-elected)
* Gordon Keyser: 466 votes
City Council Election Results
All six incumbent councillors were successful in retaining their seats on City Hall, defeating challengers Melvina White and Steve Pimm:
* Adam Etchart (Re-elected – topped the poll for the third consecutive election)
* Paul Petroczi (Re-elected)
* Yvette Baxter (Re-elected)
* Wendy Charney (Re-elected)
* Dana Egan (Re-elected)
* Manuel Olguin (Re-elected)
(Note: Results are preliminary and subject to official determination and verification by the Chief Election Officer).
Good Job
Hey Merit what do you say?
Kevin Griffiths
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