To the seasons of life
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…
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.
Deer crossing roads other then freeway watch for deer! File photo: KDG
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.
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.
File Photo KDG
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.
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.
Cooking hamburgers
for hockey
File photo KDG
The first Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon played.
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.
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.
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.
File Photo KDG
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
On this Day: August 3rd 1972
The US Senate ratifies the anti ballistic missile treaty.
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.
Fresh water fishing File Photo KDG
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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