Category: Arts and Culture


Fundraiser

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June 24, 2013

Some of the locals like to show support for those that suffer misfortune. the Grand a local pub and restaurant has steak fundraisers when money is needed for local popular causes.

A fund-raiser for a local women Sam Latremouille is on for the 25th of June at the Grand starting  at 5PM.A jam session of a music group is also scheduled.It goes for $15.00.

Sam is a single mom and she will have a 7 week recovery period after the removal of her kidney to cancer.

The Grand hotel is on the corner of Nicola and Garcia in Merritt BC. Ca

Today in history: June 24,1918

The first Airmail service in Canada between Montreal and Toronto

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The week in pictures 6/22/13

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June 22, 2013
Can a birds nest fall to the ground without making a sound.
Roadster lots of traffic after the weekend. Gas at $111.9 File photo
Photo of bike park upgrade File photo KDG
new parking policy at hall Photo KDG
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IBEW

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June 20, 2013

There were some members of the international union IBEW at a local watering hole last night . They are here to do the 500 KV line to the lower mainland.

Doug Giles the job Stuart  and representative for the BC local 258 and his entourage said there is 4 yrs of construction work in the line Merritt to the lower mainland.

One of the party said they were looking for common sence in their operations.

CLAC The Christian labours of Canada is the other union involved in the line construction.

Today in history: June 20th 1837

Queen Victoria succeeds to the throne of Great Britain.

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Security

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June 19, 2013

A few local non construction jobs here for the hydro 3rd 500 KV line. A local security firm has the job of security for the new substation site west of the local hydro yard. A person who said that she got a job with Robin Hood security and that she got certification online and is awaiting a certificate. She said she must also take the hydro security program  as well as a condition of hire.

Another source says that there will be road construction as well. He says a one way road will connect Spring-bank road, a subdivison to the south of Extra foods with Vought street by passing the hill west of the RCMP station.

The substation is said to be planned for completion in two years.

June 19, 1970

The Patent Cooperation treaty is signed.

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Spear Head

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June 18, 2013

There is a report  that a spearhead was found at the site of the new Hydro substation work West of the BC hydro yard off Voght street. The source said that there were also campfires with animal bones found in some of the gulleys leading down to the Nicola River. He said they were carbon dated and cane from antiquity.

There are historical pithouse remains at Monck Provincial park a few kilometers up the Nicola river on Nicola lake. the park system maintains them as an interest point.

Work was still in progress yesterday at the site. The new substation will increase the capacity and availability of power to business in Merritt. It is said to be  a two-year project.

Today in history: June 18,1935

Police in Vancouver British Columbia clash with Striking longshoremen with 60 injuries and 24 arrests.

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New Sign

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June 17, 2013

Today there is a new sign at the bike park to the west of the RCMP station on Voght street here in Merritt BC ,CA. The sign calls the park ” Rotary Bike Park” and there is a partnering organization with it on the sign: Merritt Mountain Bike association is in black and white with a descriptive logo.City crews are at work cutting grass and neatning the small park with its bike jumps and challenge circuit.

Rotary International is a organization that was started by an American, Paul Harris. They rotated meeting places from house to house. There are two clubs in Merritt.

Today in history: June 17.1885

The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbour.

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The week in pictures 6/15/13

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June 15, 2013
Voght park good for model flying
Show and shine coming File photo KDG
Voght street Office of a local mine benifiting from new Hydro infrastructure. File Photo KDG
Bev Veale
KIm of the VVA
Hobbies are a good way to relax from pressure ,good landings as well. File photo KDG

Today in History: June 15,2008

The Lehman brothers file for bankruptcy triggering the 2008 financial crisis.

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TGIF

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June 14, 2013
Merit of Merritt

Its good that it is friday….

Car show the local classic car bunch are having a show Sunday June 28th at central park, ( next to  the ball parks and police station on Voght Street. There is a strong club here for the size of the community including the local building inspector who was involved in the Mission raceway project years ago.

Today in History: June 14,1967

The Peoples Republic of China tests its first Hydrogen Bomb.

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TGIF

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June 7, 2013
Merit of Merritt

Its good that it is friday….

The Valley visual artists are having an exhibition at the courthouse gallery this month. The show runs from June 1st to the 29th. The Non profit has 15 members and the showing is limited to members. The artist reception is tonight June 7th from 6-8 PM

The Old Court House Gallery is on Nicola Avenue in the center of the 1800 block.

Today in History: June 7,1995

The Boeing 777 long-range passenger jet enters service.

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5000 dollar advantage

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June 5, 2013

According to the BC Hydro newsletter the program that rebates 5000 dollars on the purchase of a clean energy vehicle is extended. As well a rebate to install a quicker charger at your home then the 120 volt charger that is readily available is extended as well. the news letter is available at the link below.

http://www.bchydro.com/news/unplug_this_blog/2013/clean-energy-vehicle-rebates.html?WT.mc_id=c-13-06_ev

There are plans for up to 600 public charging stations across BC by 2016 with 41 in place or planned now.

Editors note; it’s not clear whether 30 minute quick chargers at commercial operations are subject to rebates, we would think that those operations would start to feel a demand for them and since publicly advertised operations are subject to more scrutiny for safety that they may come under a regulation regime.

There are 4/ 2 hour quick chargers here in Merritt BC at unadvertised locations however they can be on smart phone apps.

Today in History: June 5th 1915

Denmark amends its constitution giving women’s suffrage.

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Lumber for plainning

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June 4, 2013

The Ardew mill site has some activity on it this week .Lumber cut at its new owners Aspen Planners Ltd is being piled for planning at the site. A source says that although the Ardew milling operation was not automated they had a good planner.

Aspen planners cut lumber for their mill on Quilchena Avenue and plane it at the old Weyerhaeuser mill site which they also own and use exclusively for planning.

modernization and consolidation of operations have dramatically reduced the amount of workers employed here at local mills.

The old Ardew site remains bare of logs. ardew wood products was a family operation that employed about 60 people.

Today in History: June 4, 1975

California gives farm workers collective bargaining rights.

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The week in pictures 6/1/13

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June 1, 2013
wind blew some caps about this week.
Powwow
pow wow at 1915 drill hall
Jingle dancers
Kayaker fell into the water and pulled himself to shore
not sponsered by arts council ( Mcleod productions)
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