To the seasons of life
Charm
I’m, what promise do you need?
Treaty impact immediate
The **Columbia River Treaty**, signed in 1961 and implemented in 1964, is a cornerstone of transboundary water management between Canada and the United States. Its primary goal was to harness the Columbia River for massive hydroelectric power generation and to provide coordinated flood control following the catastrophic Vanport flood of 1948. Under the agreement,
British Columbia constructed three major dams—**Mica, Duncan, and Keenleyside (Arrow)**—while the U.S. was permitted to build the **Libby Dam**, which floods into Canadian territory. These projects effectively tamed the river’s seasonal volatility, providing enough storage to protect downstream cities like Portland and generating roughly half of B.C.’s potential hydroelectric power. The U.S. pays Canada a “Canadian Entitlement,” which is half of the estimated downstream power benefits made possible by Canadian water storage.However, these benefits came with significant human and environmental costs.
The creation of vast reservoirs inundated approximately **110,000 hectares** of Canadian land, displacing over 2,000 residents and several First Nations communities while permanently burying historical sites, farms, and local infrastructure. Ecologically, the dams severely disrupted salmon and steelhead migration and altered the natural flow of the river, impacts that the original treaty largely ignored in favor of economic gain.
As of **April 2026**, the treaty is in a critical transition period. While an Agreement-in-Principle was reached in 2024 to modernize the pact, formal negotiations have faced recent pauses.
Current efforts are focused on rebalancing power benefits and, for the first time, formally incorporating ecosystem health and Indigenous cultural values into the river’s future management.
Be encouraged that a life is within reach of us and our neighbors.K
However we should take the privilege of the preservation of culture and historical sites as more important now than it was when we were just breaking trail.
Good luck
A hope to plan.
Spring rebirth,generated.
resident reality
Gale Simpson 80, of Merritt maintains a productive gold fish pond in her backyard in Merritt.
These two and three others survived the winter in this backyard pond.
“they will have babies” resident experts…
Public Safety week is coming in May, Pay attention to everything. It saves lives, which saves grief, which gives you Liberty.
Emergency Preparedness British Columbia,observe beginning May3rd 2026.
Spring means energy to produce in the window that weather gives us in those short Months before old man winter returns. Increased activity coupled with time-sensitive opportunities can produce a rush and an attitude of entitlement that can put up serious risk on the whole community.
So there are a number of observances April, May June. So it’s safe to say you should keep this in the back of your head and always observe.
We in Canada have many advantages for the production of films.
Good luck…
Celuloid and I
Complex and minimalist, it's a record.
Filmmaking is a complex and collaborative art form that involves a vast crew and a multi-stage process, starkly contrasting with a single-camera operation, which is often a more streamlined, individual or small-team effort. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences:The Ability to Make Films (The Grand Scale)The ability to make a film lies in the coordination of a diverse group of specialists, each with a specific role, working towards a single creative vision. It’s about combining technical expertise with artistic storytelling. This process is broken down into phases:
This is the planning stage. It includes: *
Scriptwriting:
The foundation of the film.
Visualizing the shots and scenes.
Selecting actors for the roles.
Finding the perfect settings.
Managing the finances and timeline.
Conceptualizing the look and feel of the film.
The actual shooting of the film. This is where the magic happens on set.
The editing, sound design, visual effects, and color grading that bring the film to its final form.The Setup and DesignsIn a full-scale film production, the setup is intricate and meticulously planned.
A department led by a Production Designer creates the visual world of the film. This includes:
Building elaborate sets on a soundstage or modifying existing locations.
Overseeing the set decoration, props, and overall look.
Creating the clothing for the characters.
Led by a Director of Photography (DP) or Cinematographer, this team is responsible for the visual style and mood. They use a wide array of lighting equipment, dollies, cranes, and specialized cameras to achieve specific shots.
A dedicated sound department captures high-quality audio on set using boom microphones, lavalier mics, and other specialized gear.The Stages and the CrewFilmmaking happens on various “stages,” each with a specific purpose, and is supported by a large and specialized crew. *
Soundstages: Large, purpose-built studios with controlled environments for building and lighting sets. This allows for shooting without weather or time-of-day constraints.
* Backlots: Permanent, outdoor sets on studio property (e.g., a “New York Street” or “Western Town”).
* Locations: Real-world places used for shooting, which require permits and logistics to manage.
* The Crew: A feature film crew can number in the hundreds, divided into departments: * Director: The creative head of the film.
Manage the business and logistics.
Includes the DP, camera operators, and assistants. * Grip and Electric (G&E): The “Grips” set up and manipulate the lighting equipment, while the “Electricians” manage the power and lights. * Sound Department: The sound mixer and boom operator.
The production designer and their team of set decorators, prop masters, and art directors. * Hair, Makeup, and Wardrobe: Artists who create the character’s look.
Manage the day-to-day operations and schedule on set.The Contrast: Single-Camera OperationA single-camera operation is a much more simplified approach, often used for independent films, documentaries, vlogs, corporate videos, or news segments. * Ability: The ability here is often about adaptability and efficiency.
One person or a small team handles multiple roles.
The setup is minimalist. It might involve a single camera, a tripod, a basic lighting kit, and perhaps a simple microphone. There is no need for large soundstages or extensive set construction.
Production design is often limited to using existing locations and basic props. The focus is on capturing the moment rather than creating a detailed, fictional world.
The crew is minimal, sometimes just one person.
A “one-man band” might serve as the director, cinematographer, and sound recordist all at once. In a slightly larger setup, there might be a small team of a director, a camera operator, and a sound person.
Shoot
An apartment dweller tests the water by leaving a plant in the sunlight outside. April 19th 2026.
May 24th long weekend or visible snow gone from surrounding hills/ Mountains. Merritt BC, South Central interior British Columbia, Canada.
Frost resistant easy to cover daisy planting a fall back from unrestrained zeal.
Greening in progress…
600 meters above sea level
We passed on your book, To Chris the Bus Driver and former Reserist who raised the flag at the last November,11th veterans day observance…
” Military Disasters”
I received a book on Disasters from Don Galahur and after a number of years have passed it on as the inside tag had suggested the original owner wanted. Congratulations to Don Ward on his lifetime achievement award that he was received April 23rd of some year. It’s been a while.
Mothers day weekend is my point of reference for high run off in the local rivers. We have control with a dam at Nicola lake dam and sophisticated measuring and predicting electronics.
Today remains the possibility of some ice that would be rotten and you would not want to take chances on it.
Remmber Don Ward and other SandR people on April 23rd. KDG
Fishing is a wonderful outdoor activity and can be very relaxing, plus it gets you out in nature. There are even adaptive gear options available to make it easier if needed. have aspecific
Options include, type of fishing in mind, like freshwater from a dock or maybe a boat?
That’s a beautiful way to put it. A good plan for staying engaged could involve gentle physical activities like walking or swimming, keeping the mind active with puzzles or learning a new skill, and staying socially connected through family, friends, or volunteering. Pursuing hobbies like gardening or art can also provide a sense of accomplishment.
Great day.
Hey Merit what do you say?
Kevin Griffiths
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