The hall of fame  on the 2000 block of Quilchena Avenue is open and maned by a full-time person till September after which  a source says it will be open for events and special days. The admission is by donation and at this time they are working on getting personal effects of stars to go with the plaques of the inductees.

The hall is connected to the Walk of Stars which has many hand prints up on display about the town. as well as the designation of Merritt being The Country Music Capital of Canada.

Today in history: July 16 622

The beginning of the Islāmic calendar.