You are presumed to be honest and responsible without evidence to the contrary beyond a reasonable doubt… on the balance of probablilties you are justified by 51 % likelyhood.
British Columbia has another statutory holiday on Tuesday January 1st 2018. New Years eve is on Monday and remember to make plans to get home safe if there is an office party after work… Spend some quality time with the young and old Tuesday to start the year off with maybe a conversation on the state of animals and marine life in a postive way.
Watch for the ball to drop in times square on a great upcoming year. Peace and understanding we believe will be rich and fulfilling in 2018.
The Nicola Naturalists had their annual Christmas Bird Count on the weekend . Wayne Weber a participant here since 1994 in the count ( before the NNS took it on) met with 7 other counters at the AW Sunday at first light ( solstice coming soon). The group left for the count with an expectation and in weather well above freezing. The count is divided into areas and addressed by over 30 members covering different parts.
The context of this years count included Slash burning in the local hills, a protest in favor of oil and pipelines on the Nicola river bridge, A service vehicle form the local gas pipeline operation is spiiffed up, Slash fires on the local sidehills, and little river ice and little snow at city levels.
Nicola Naturalists formed in 2010
The Nicola Naturalist Society, formed in 2010, is based in Merritt, BC. Membership is open to anyone interested in nature, wildlife and the health of the local ecosystems. Along with more than 50 other naturalist clubs in British Columbia we are a member of BC Nature (Federation of BC Naturalists). NNS members receive automatic membership to BC Nature, receive the BC Nature quarterly magazine and can participate in all BC Nature camps, meetings and other events.
There is a recital on December 8th at the local Merritt Library. The music starts at 1 PM , enjoy an afternoon of seasonal music, they say everyone is welcome.
On this Day: December 4th 1965
The Grateful Dead have a concert performance under their new name.
The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council is having a show of artisan works for sale. The show has a special musical guest Shirley Lindgren for the official reception on Friday 4- 7 pm.
The Gallery is at 1840 Nicola avenue in Merritt and the artisan show runs from November 30th to December 22 2018. Open from 12- 6pm Thursday through Saturday. Coordinator Yano Howorth.
The price of regular gasoline took a big drop in price this week going down 10cents a liter. However it gained another cent today in time for the start of the holiday shopping season. All seven outlets in our South Central BC city of 8,000 are at the same price at this writing, leaving a net drop for the consumer of 11 cents to start the holiday shopping season.
On this Day: November 23rd,534 BC
Thespis becomes history’s first recorded stage actor.
Many places in BC and Alberta have upper levels that require a lot of snow removal. File Photo KDG
Winter 1988
Calgary hosted the winter Olympics in 1988. The volunteer structure game the city an advantage and produced a successful and relaxed games. The games included the making of good amateur inclusion, with names like Eddy the Eagle and the Jamaican Bob sled team.
Big bang for the bucks:
The people of Calgary are an advantage to the games as budgets elsewhere have been larger then the amateur status calls for. Calgary is not cheap but a responsible games can be done in many view. The infrastructure from 1988 remains and is upgradeable, a number of people involved back in 1988 are still available. What remains is, is it wanted.
When it comes it can be something to manage file photo KDG
There’s no business like snow business .
Calgary is a good place for snow as are other places most venues also make snow however the something that is a good backup in this day of warming concerns, We see Calgary as progressive and competent and up to challenge, most people you would ask would see them as that.
Opinion
Today there is a vote to see if it is worth continuing toward a bid. The Mayor of Calgary says he is looking forward to seeing what the people of Calgary have to say. Good luck, young people are our future… 2026 games Search
The local junior hockey team is hosting the Penticton. The hockey club is sporting a first place status in the three divisions. The game will also have a fundraiser for Cancer research to mark the game.
Join us on Friday as we Host Arch-Rival the Penticton VEES! Help us Pink the Rink – show up in Pink and get an automatic entry to win this one of a kind breast cancer awareness Centennials jersey, and help us raise funds for Breast Cancer by purchasing tix – 1 for $2, 3 for $5!
Longest franchise:
The Cents also have the distinction of being the oldest franchise in the BC league, 45 years.
Game time is 7PM at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, 2075 Mamette, Merritt BC.
On this Day: October 25th 1861
The Toronto Stock Exchange is opened by 24 brokers at the Masonic hall, (incorporated in Ontario 1878)
The Merritt BC arts council presents Wild October 11th – November 4rth 2018 at the Olde Court house gallery…
The Nicola Valley Arts Council: now has nine community groups in its membership:
Canadian Country Music Heritage Society
Laureate Gamma Psi
Love to Dance Academy
Merritt Community Choir
Merritt Legion #096
Merritt Senior Citizens
Nicola Valley Film Society’
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On this day: October 12th 2017
The United states says it will leave UNESCO.
Thirty one animal and environment interactions representing a month of your attention.
The mission of World Animal Day, is “To raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe. Building the celebration of World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilising it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals. It’s celebrated in different ways in every country, irrespective of nationality, religion, faith or political ideology. Through increased awareness and education we can create a world where animals are always recognised as sentient beings and full regard is always paid to their welfare source wikipedia
Otter Nicola River Merritt a good indcator of health File photo KDG
Mallards on Nicola File Photo KDG
Eagle eyes Looking for spring File Photo KDG
Broken leg Cold weather can hurt birds caught behind File Photo KDG
700 rivers/ creeks on the trans mountain, expansion., consultation was made to address them. KDG
A returning Salmon rises out of the water Nicola river Hyway 8 train bridge walking trail, Merritt BC August 12th/16 Photo KDG
Waxwing bird with cat tracks File Photo KDG
This hawk seems relaxed around electrical fixtures. File Photo KDG
Urban living: this Marmot takes advantage of a concrete pad for shelter. The ides of March , ground hog day, Equinox, makes for a pinning for spring. File Photo KDG
Free range Turkeys out and about on Garcia street, poultry workers are considered at risk for the flu and qualify for free flu clinics. Photo KDG
Adult Black Bear Canada October 31 2013
Bee mine
Nicola River. Merritt BC…. have a great summer one and all
up for adoption
Not up for adoption
Deer crossing roads other then freeway watch for deer! File photo: KDG
some birds fall to the ground
Feathered friends File Photo KDG
Eagle starved to death, a source says its worth 2000 dollars on black market. now in hands of CO
Deer on golf course, file Photo: KDG
Blue ribbon at local dog show Photo KDG
Horses can carry ticks in the spring File :Photo KDG
geese show goslings the ropes
Any one following this? File photo KDG
Ospreys returned from where they go in the winter File Photo KDG
Today October 4th is World Animal Day. In Canada, there are many organizations that promote the welfare of animals, one being the protection: World animal protection .
“end their pain and suffering” is a clarion call to those that care. We demonstrate what we are by the way we treat those in our power. so today think about those that are in your reach. In BC a fire season this summer may have had a negative effect on creatures and not withstanding the habituation of bears you can make a small difference in birds and small creatures habitat , standing against poaching and exotic pet trade and escape as well as many other points of action..
A sign displayed at a local pre owned shop in the down town of Merritt. File Photo KDG
The Nicola Valley Film Society has its second film of the new season on Monday October 15th 2018 at the NVIT lecture theater in Merritt BC Canada. Five dollar admission on a 2 dollar season membership…Films
On this Day: October 3rd 1991
The Nobel prize for literature goes to Nadine Gordimer.
” been a very great benefit to humanity” Albert Nobel…
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