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Corner Gas animated weekly coming on April 2nd to CTV. Move over Simpsons…

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March 15, 2018

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Corner Gas actor Lorne Cardinal visits local campus In Merritt BC
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Brent Butt’s cast of Corner Gas, including above center Lorne Cardinal will live again in animation starting April 2nd with CTV. CTV

An animated version of Brent Butt is seen in this still from the upcoming Corner Gas animated series. The Canadian sitcom hit is being rebooted into an all-new animated version to be broadcast on The Comedy Network. (HO-The Comedy Network/The Canadian Press) Source CTV News February 5th 2018

On this Day: March 15th 44 BC.

Julius Caesar gets the knife in the senate.

Tags: Animation, Corner Gas, CTV

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Wenatchee wild in town, junior playoff hockey.

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March 6, 2018

Welcome Washington state junior hockey players to Merritt. The team is here for two games of BCHL playoff hockey. The guests from Wenatchee have a two game lead in the best of 7 playoff over the local Merritt Centennials.
Game starts at 7PM at the Memorial Arena tonight. there is a game four on Wednesday here and game 5 in Merritt as well, if required on Friday.

1100 fans are expected to be out for the game tonight,15 percent of the population of Merritt BC

Cooking hamburgers, Merritt BCJHL
for hockey
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On this Day March 6th 1834
York becomes the incorporated city of Toronto.

Tags: BCJHL, Merritt Centenials

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TGIF-Last day for Form Figure Faces

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March 2, 2018

Saturday will be the last day for the Form Figure Faces , February showing at the Court House Gallery in Merritt.

The Gallery will be open Saturday March 3rd noon -6 PM.

On this Day: March 2nd 1995

Yahoo is incorporated.

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The Glass Castle,2017 Nicola Valley Film Society.

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February 27, 2018

The Glass Castle: March 12th will see the last of the seasons films presented by the Nicola Valley Film Society. Glass Castle will show at 7 PM in the lecture theater, season ticket holders come early to make seating sure.
The Nicola Valley Film society a not for profit, registered society is concluding its 10th year of showing TIFF films in Merritt BC. Cathy Star president.

Free Parking, 5 dollar admission with a 2 dollar membership. No food or drink in the lecture theater.

On this Day: February 27th 425

The University of Constantinople is founded.

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TGIF-seed swap

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February 16, 2018

Tulips breaking soil in Merritt, next to a warm house in a sheltered area.February 17th /15 file Photo KDG

The local garden society in Merritt is having its AGM meeting of the season on March 21 2018, it includes a seed swap.The meeting will be at the Local public library 6PM.

nicolavalleycommunitygarden@gmail.com

On this Day: February 16th 1937

Nylon is patented.

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Happy Valentine’s day.

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February 14, 2018

Lots of people love it
Valentine’s day goes back St Valentine who is purported to have performed marriages for soldiers who were not allowed to marry. In the 14th century the observance was enhanced by the court under the influence of Geoffrey Chaucer’s writings. during the 19th century sending flowers gifts and cards became a tradition. Valentines were often used to “unlock a heart”
Besides romance valentines were used to protect children from epilepsy, epilepsy was know as Valentines disease in the past.

Valentines Day is an observance both Christian, cultural, and commercial.

On this Day: February 14th, 14th century

The Christian feast of St. Valentines becomes associated with romantic love through the writings of Geoffrey Chaucer

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Nicola Naturalists host Bruce Walter

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February 13, 2018

Merritt and its surrounds abound in natural splendor and local attractions that vary in scale and subject. From stunning landscapes like Nicola Lake to burrowing owls and cactus blooms, beauty is in the “local” eye of the beholder. “I think that the beauty of this area is often overlooked in our daily lives, but when I have my ‘camera eye’ on I see this beauty and I am compelled to record the image.” says Bruce. “I enjoy spending my free time looking for photographic moments. I can be found in the grasslands, at a local branding or on top of a mountain.”

Bruce will be presenting at the February 15th meeting of the local naturalists at 7:pm. The meeting will have naturalists input until the break then Bruce will present on photography . He has called his presentation The Seeing the Light, a local eye. He will focus on digital processing.

NVIT Lecture Theater, membership or donation requested, all welcome. The top of the hill on Belshaw avenue in Merritt BC. Ca

On this Day: February 13th 1542

Catherine Howard is executed for adultery by her husband Henry 8th of England.

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TGIF- Good luck to the Olympics

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February 9, 2018

2018 Winter Olympics February 9th to 25th , Pyeongchang South Korea.

Good luck to all those in South Korea as they start the 2018 Winter Games. Lets hope that politics will take the time off and that healthy young people, who are our future will enjoy a time of free and fair completion and up hold the personal value of sportsmanship.

On this Day: February 9th 1922

Brazil becomes the first member of the Berne copyright treaty.

National pride

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Form, Figure, Faces

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February 6, 2018

The Nicola Valley Arts Council is supported by the City of Merritt, the Thompson Nicola Regional District, the Province of BC, and the BC Arts Council.

The NVAC has a very good website Nicola Valley Community Arts Council and are increasing the profile of art in the valley with consistent shows that allow access as well as quality to the enjoyment of art in the Nicola Valley. They have also won grant support for their participation in Canada Day, National Aboriginal Day, and the Lower Nicola Garlic festival.

The Societies current showing is titled Form, Figure, Faces, and runs through March 3rd 2018. The show is at the Old Court House Gallery , 1840 Nicola Avenue and is open noon to 6 PM Thursdays through Saturdays.

On this Day: February 06 1919

The American Legion is formed.

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TGIF- The bread of life

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February 2, 2018

You can always bake at home…Or:

So as to the recent bread price scandal:

Here’s a claim of a local artisan that may give you an option:

Our selection of artisan breads will have you coming back for more – and we have a different feature every day of the week, ranging from Alsatian Rye to Baguette and Multigrain Bread. Favourites like Country Bread and Sourdough are available daily, as is a variety of buns. Bakery’s’ Best Buns make great burger buns!

On this Day: February 2nd 1840

The first rememberance of a ground hog day observance.

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Used clothing for sale

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January 24, 2018

The Court House Gallery is having a used clothing sale to wind up January 2018. The gallery located at 1840 Nicola Avenue is open Thursdays through Saturdays noon to 6pm. The gallery will host the annual Community Art show in February.

On this Day: January 24th 1972

A Japanese soldier from WW11 is found hiding on a Pacific island.