To the seasons of life
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.
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.
Sand Hill massacre
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
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.
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
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.
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 Chaister lifeboat disaster .
Trick or Treatment File Photo KDG
Pay attention File photo KDG
War of the Worlds is played on Radio.
Cooking hamburgers for hockey File photo KDG
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!
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.
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’
Strings Plus
On this day: October 12th 2017
The United states says it will leave UNESCO.
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
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..
On this Day: October 4th 1963
Hurricane Flora kills 6000 in the Caribbean.
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.
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