Category: Arts and Culture


TGIF-Happy Julian Calendar new year!

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Sunday the 14th of January will be the New Year  for those that remain on the Julian Calendar.

For all those that watched the skies for Millennia ,  to give us many calendars in a progression of knowledge, Thank you.

The Julian calendar has been replaced as the civil calendar by the Gregorian calendar in almost all countries which formerly used it, although it continued to be the civil calendar of some countries into the 20th century.[4] Egypt converted on 20 December 1874/1 January 1875. Turkey switched (for fiscal purposes) on 16 February/1 March 1917. Russia changed on 1/14 February 1918.[5] Greece made the change for civil purposes on 16 February/1 March 1923, but the national day (25 March), which was a religious holiday, was to remain on the old calendar. source Wikipedia

For us at PR that’s it for Happy holidays this year! Have a wonderful day.

To those that the Merritt rod and gun club derby at Mamette Lake on Sunday HNW to you we understand that the final weigh in for prizes is 2:30 PM and it matters little what the calendar you make your resolution for the biggest fish under.

On this Day: January 12th 2005

Deep impact launches from Cape Canaveral.

Heritage Hub, Salmo

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broken sign no contract…. Photo KDG

Salmo has gotten some notice for its Heritage Hub project, it has received the 2017 Community excellence award from the Union of BC Municipalities.

The project was made possible by a number of unique partners who were able to work with the Village to identify common interests that were compatible with local priorities and strategic direction.  This included Imperial Oil, which has leased the land to the Village; the Regional District of Central Kootenay, which has provided grant funding; and the combined efforts of Heritage Hub Inc. (representing local artists and entrepreneur) and Heritage Salvage (the parent company and investor).

The project was cultural and arts leaning and included in the Hub were,  a garden center, arts display, tattoo shop, used materials shop and others…

Editors note: nothing goes anyone’s own way we must work together and get the best we can out of any opportunity.

 

On this Day: January 11th 1908

The Grand Canyon National Monument is created.

A horse of course, secret door show

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Max a Fressian Stalion is handled by owner Dr. Paul Molnar, on horse Stephanie  travers a farrier and painter of fauna. 

 

 

Local farrier and painter, is shoeing at the Brambles Bakery downtown  in Merritt.
The local artisan has a style that brings a greatness of dignity to the creatures she puts on canvas. Stephanie Travers will be on hand at 6PM at the Brambles Bakery at  2151 Quilchena Avenue. On January 10th 2018.

So excited for this new show, opening night Wednesday January 10th at 6pm, but the show runs all month and I’d be delighted to meet you at the Secret Door Gallery any other day for a guided tour and coffee! Ok…back to painting! source ST.

The title for the show is Soul Searching.

For those who remember Ed Sullivan its a really big shoe (show)

On this Day: January 9th 1918

The last battle of  the American Indian wars, Bear Valley, is fought.

A Man Called Ove

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A sign displayed at a local pre owned shop in the down town of Merritt. File Photo KDG

The Nicola Valley Film Society is presenting its first 2018 film on Monday January 15th at the lecture theater of the local community college NVIT. the film is A Man Called Ove.
The society presents films from September to March (none in December) an is in its 10th year according to president Cathy Star. Films are selected and sources from TIFF, the Toronto Film Society.
Start time is 7 pm no food or drinks in the theater, top of the hill Belshaw avenue, free parking.

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On this Day: January 2nd 2004

The spacecraft Stardust collects samples as it goes by comet wild 2, then begins to return to earth.

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The  Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, File Photo KDG

The Nicola Valley memorial arena in its present form after a refit 22 years ago. Source Brain Barrett 32 year contract manager.

Brain says he is going to retire with the passing of 2017. Brain and the arena here facilitate a number of young people make the big league, including Grant Mulvey, Paul Mulvey, Ed Beers, Paul Kruse, a total of 17 NHL players skated with the local  junior hockey club. Brian is a member of the BC Hall Hockey Hall of Fame.

On this Day: December 29th 1851

The first YMCA opens in Boston.

On holidays

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file photo KDG

On Holidays please enjoy this day in History while we are away.

( super Moon coming January 2nd…)

On this Day: December 27th 1977

Star Wars opens in London England.

$1.17.9 per liter…

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broken sign no contract…. File  Photo KDG

The price of gasoline is down at the Corner of Nicola and Highway 5A, that’s  4 cents from earlier in the week, 9 cents over the provincial low at Costco in Prince George.

The country  average is $1. 15.9, trending  by 11 cents this week,  from last years average in August.

 

 

On this Day: December 21st 1923

Nepal and the UK become friends by treaty.

TGIF- International Tea Day

Tea cupsInternational tea day was first observed in 2005 and is an effort to promote the tea trade including prices. The event falls on December 15th and is important to the countries that produce tea as well as many tea lovers around the world.

 

On this Day: December 15th 2005
The first International Tea day is observed and promoted.

White Christmas

The local arts council are having an artisan sale at the local court house gallery in Merritt. The show runs to January 13th,at 1840 Nicola Avenue in Merritt, showing  times are Thursday through Saturday noon to six pm.

About the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
Now in our 35th year, the NVCAC has provided an array of programs and activities for residents
of Merritt and the Nicola Valley including the Community Concert Series, Art in the Park and the
Courthouse Art Gallery. Our Art Gallery is located at 1840 Nicola Ave and is open every
Thursday to Saturday noon – 6pm. The upcoming Gallery Show is the 11th Annual Community
Art Show starting February 24th to March 18th. Source NVAC.

 
On this Day: December 14th 1962

The world’s first spacecraft by Venus.

Christmas bird count

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Mallards on Nicola File Photo KDG

 

The local Merritt Naturalists are having their annual bird count and identification of species this coming Saturday.

Data collected is shared for such things as global warming and conservation.

Merritt Christmas Bird Count – Saturday December 16th, 2017. If you are interested in participating send an e-mail to nicolanaturalists@gmail.ca          For information on our 2016 count click here: 2016 Merritt CBC

On this Day: December 12th 2000

The Bush Gore decision is handed down.

 

TGIF-Saturday final book sale day, access to books..

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Bright Red Book exchange 33 locations around Merritt File Photo KDG

 

The public library in Merritt is ending its Gigantic Book Sale at the Library on Saturday the ninth of January at 5 PM closing. Books are being offered in bags for  dollars as a special. The bags and some boxes have been marked by category ie: romance.

There are also 33 locations for book exchange around Merritt run by Literacy Merritt. Locations are available at the downtown Community Policing Station.
On this Day: December 8th 2010

A solar sail spacecraft from japan passes the planet Venus.

Artisan show

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Artist and fans enjoy a show.

Local Artisans at the Gallery File photo KDG
The Old Court House Gallery in Merritt has an artisan showing to December 13th 2017 at its 1840 Nicola avenue location.

Members of the NVAC, Artists and Crafters in the valley, will be displaying their wares for the whole month of December and part of January.

Look for soaps and creams, honey, weavings, jewelry, stained glass, decorated gourds, upcycled clothes,art cards, and more…

 

The hours of the gallery are noon to six Thursdays through Saturdays. nicolavaleyartsgallery@gmail.com
On this Day: December 5th 63 BC

Cicero gives his last of the Catiline Orations.