Category: Arts and Culture


41st Pacific Forest Rally Merritt BC…

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September 27, 2018
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Pacific Forest Rally file photo KDG

 

The annual Pacific Forest Rally is on this weekend in Merritt. Thursday September 27th will have the rally cars registering at the Best Western Plus in Merritt. The rest of the time until 8 pm will administration and reconnaissance and scrutinising   will be the order of the day.

September 28th, there is a service park open to the public  at the Wagons West travel plaza from 1 PM to 10:30 PM, a car display from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM and an official start at 5:30 PM on Granite avenue downtown. There will also be a spectators stand at Helmer  Lake until 9:30 PM.

On Saturday  spectator stands are at Helmer lake 9:30 to noon, Comstock special 1-3 PM, Spius  special, 4-7PM. the end of rally is about 9PM at the Best Western plus.

Events Schedules are available at the Baillie house info center 2202  Voght street Merritt.

On this Day: September 27th 2007

The Dawn probe is launched to the asteroid belt by NASA.

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Hunting season opened September 10th…

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September 20, 2018
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Deer crossing roads other then freeway watch for deer!                  File photo: KDG

Deer Hunting…

Take care to be seen as a person and not game Deer hunting season continues to November. Dates are subject to change  rely on guides and authorities.

There are different dates for different management areas.

On this Day: September 19th 2010

The Deep Water Horizon blow out oil well is sealed.

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TGIF-Fall coming have you planted your Garlic? Fall coming to 600 meters plus…

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September 14, 2018
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Garlic festival in Lower Nicola 8 KM to the west of Merritt BC

The Lower Nicola bunch are having their annual garlic fest September 22nd and 23rd. The event is at Smith Pioneer  park 9 am to 4Pm. Includes things like tractor pulls and country music.

Lower Nicola is an unincorporated area west of Merritt BC on Highway 8 to Spences Bridge.

On this Day: September 14th 1752
The Gregorian calendar adopted by the British.

 

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Korean Culture Day

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September 13, 2018
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Pastor John Kim is having a Korean Cultural day at the Crossroads Community Church on Saturday September 22nd. The Korean minister has a ministry here in Merritt from his Bann street home and is often inviting members of the Korean flock in Vancouver here to events. :” Try Korean Food” ! Food served at 5 PM performance  from 6-8 PM

Crossroads Community church is at 2990 Voght Street in Merritt BC, Ca.

The traditional culture of Korea refers to the shared cultural and historical heritage of Korea and southern Manchuria. As one of the oldest continuous cultures in the world, Koreans have passed down their traditional narratives in a variety of ways.[1][2][3] Since the mid-20th century, Korea has been split between the North and South Korean states, resulting today in a number of cultural differences Source Wikipedia

John Kim is a presbyterian minister.

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Parade

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September 6, 2018

60th annual Rodeo weekend Merritt BC Ca…

A parade, here’s some clips and bites from the 2018 Rodeo Parade in Merritt BC.

On this Day: September 6th 1847

Thoreau moves in with Emerson and his family.

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Home opener

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September 5, 2018

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Cooking hamburgers
for hockey
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The Local Junior hockey team is having its home opener on Saturday at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, downtown Merritt. The team is facing Vernon at 7PM.
The franchise Merritt Centennials relocated here from White Rock in 1973. The “Cents” has enjoyed the longest run in the league calling Merritt home for 45 years.
On this Day: September 5th 1927

The first Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon played.

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60th annual Merritt Pro Rodeo this weekend. Parade entry deadline extended to August 29th.

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August 28, 2018
Horses from the river Ranch Merritt, BC.Canada

Where would ranch’s be without horses File photo KDG

The 2018 Merritt pro rodeo is on September 1st, Saturday, starting at 11 AM. The entries are to assemble between 10 AM and 10 :45 at Voght park for the start.

The deadline for entries is extended until  Wednesday the 29th email manager@merrittchamber .com

On this Day: August 28th 1937

Toyota  Motors becomes a private company.

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TGIF- Extended Friday night market

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August 24, 2018

The Chamber sponsored Friday night street market is extended to September 14th. The Market operating from 6 – 9 PM Friday nights in the 2000 block of Quilchena avenue ,in Merritt BC includes the opening of the Canadian Country Music hall of fame building  during market hours.

On this Day: August 23rd 1981
John Lennon’s killer gets 20 years to life.

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Olde Court House Gallery Flower beds…

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August 23, 2018
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Lots of hanging limbs, makes a healthy tree File Photo KDG

The Olde Court House Gallery in Merritt hosts monthly art shows the Art Walk , sponsored by City , Chamber, Arts Council  is on  for your enjoyment  to September 3rd. The grounds are there as well Gallery times are weekends noon to six as well as Thursdays.

Editors Note: The final day for the Art Walk Show is September 1st not the 3rd as written above.


On this Day: August 23rd 1305

Sir William Wallace is put to death.

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TGIF- Music festival, August 2nd- 5th 2018

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August 3, 2018

 

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Good luck to the Festival in Merritt

The Rock River Music festival is on this weekend, featuring stars such as Eric Church, Brett Eldredge, Dallas Smith and groups Rolling Train Wreak, Jackson Hollow, Nice Horse, Blake Reid Band, Britches and Boots and more…

Site is 1125 Neilson Street Merritt BC

Music fest back Photo KDG

On this Day: August 3rd 1972

The US Senate ratifies the anti ballistic missile treaty.

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Last day for free fishing lesson August 3rd Monck provincial park.

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August 1, 2018

Fresh Water Fishing Society of BC

The local good guys have been offering free fishing instruction at Nicola lake during the summer. There is no need to register just show up, muster at the fish tent.

Two  hour session start at 6 PM be there on time. To ensure participation.

Fishing by the osprey

Fresh water fishing  File Photo KDG

FWFS Programs

This program is sponsored in part by: Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Rapala, BC Ram Dealers, Teck Highland Valley Copper Partnership, Province of British Columbia, Backroad Mapbooks, and Yamaha Motor Canada.

Opinion: pretty wholesome activity it at least gives an appreciation of the natural environment.

On this Day: August 1st…
The meteor shower season begins.

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TGIF- Final days of Art walk 2018

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July 27, 2018
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Art displayed  on an art walk.
File Photo. KDG

The local art walk project is on its final weekend. The Arts Council and the Chamber as well as the City has endorsed the walk about town to see the local artists work. Passports are still available at the walk sponsored business locations including the Olde Court House Gallery 1840 Nicola avenue. The council says get your passport stamped to enter a draw for prizes.

Locations:

  1. Community futures
  2. Merritt Civic center
  3. Courthouse Gallery
  4. Community  Policing Office, Spirt Square
  5. Earth Walker Spiritual Shop
  6. Expresso Etc.
  7. Lynda’s Café
  8. Blacks Pharmacy
  9. Spanner and Webb
  10. Vision Quest optical
  11. Breathe Bikes
  12. Home hardware,
  13. Purity Feed
  14. Save on foods
  15. Nicola Valley Museum and Archives

The walk goes to July 31st. Quality reasonable community event!

Watch the moon  as an eclipse down under will color it red, Mars in opposition, partnered with Saturn for close approach to earth as well.  Nasa live

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Moon rising File photo KDG

On this Day :  July 27th 1890

Vincent Van Gogh shoots himself.

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