To the seasons of life
Protection display in CPO downtown
File Photo: KDG
Recommends trick or treat safety
Sunset will be at 5:41, a possibility of scattered showers. Be seen…
Photo source downtown shop windows.
On this Day: October 31st 2011
The world human population makes 7 billion.
The Arts council and the Court house gallery are having a show with shoes starting November 3rd. The court house gallery has hosted many shows of diverse art: Here’s some file photo’s for your enjoyment.
Artist reception is on November 3rd 4pm -7pm
On this Day: October 26th 1861
The pony express service is discontinued.
There is a Nicola Valley Garden club here in Merritt, membership 15 dollars, a year and they are having a meeting on Wednesday November 1st at 7PM. Room 4 Merritt civic center, with a speaker presenting on cedar.
Merritt has over a hundred days annually with more then 0.2mm of precipitation. It is 605 meters in elevation, with over 2000 hrs of sunshine per anum. An average of 250 frost free days.
On this Day: October 25 1854
The charge of the light brigade,the battle of Balaclava, in the Crimean war.
Drilling equipment for dewatering
Photo KDG
On This Day: October 19th 1900
Black Body radiation is discovered.
GB Armstrong 100th year Merritt homecoming play File Photo KDG
Today the BC Government announced a plan to support the condition of the fire effected! The program through the Red Cross, a partnership, is to help after a prolonged state of emergency this summer.
As communities begin to recover from one of the worst summers on record for forest fires, the Canadian Red Cross encourages local governments and other organizations in the fire-affected communities to apply for funding through the Community Partnerships Program to help with recovery and rebuilding.
Local governments, First Nations bands, schools and community organizations all help build community, help each other through crises, and rebuild community – whether it’s structures or spirit.
Funding from the Red Cross Community Partnerships Program could help create projects such as welcome back gatherings, traditional Indigenous ceremonies, safe spaces and play activities for children, increased counselling services, etc. Source UBCM
Maudie is the international film being presented by the Nicola Valley Film Society at the local community college NVIT, top of the hill Belshaw avenue.
Start time is 7PM 5 dollar admission on a 2 dollar membership, season pass holders come early to get your seats. No food or drink in the theater.
On this Day: October 13th 1773
Editors Note: last seasons people’s choice was “The Man Who Knew Infinity”
The whirlpool galaxy, Messier 51a is discovered.
Rally cars on display before the run. file photo KDG
The 2017 edition of the Pacific Forest Rally is on this weekend in Merritt, at this writing rally cars are in town and getting reafy for the weekends event.
The cars are in Spirit Square, Quilchena avenue Friday for viewing before the official starting at 4:30 PM.
Source PFR
On this Day: October 12th 1971
A 2500 year anniversary of the Persian empire is held to October 16th.
Lands producing grass for cattle are in demand for feed lots and dairy cows They feed for winter as well. for meat producers. File Photo KDG ( some believe that protein from soya is a better alternative to grass going through meat.)
The local naturalists are having their first full program meeting of the season on Thursday October 19th at the NVIT lecture, theater top of the hill Belshaw avenue, in Merritt. Presenter David Brooks will have a book for sale at the meeting.
Author and naturalist, David Pitt-Brooke stepped out for a walk one morning—a very long walk. He covered over a thousand kilometres through the valleys of southern interior British Columbia. He went in search of beauty and lost grace in a landscape that has seen decades of development and upheaval. Based on his recently published book, David will speak about his journey’s experiences, including moments of discovery and re-connection with the natural world. David is an eloquent speaker and his presentation, combined with photographs from his journey and of the nature he encountered, is a real treat. source NNS
On this Day: October 10th 1963
The Partial Nuclear Test Bann Treaty comes into effect.
Horns from the deer population are filtering through the town with hunting season on. The season was not delayed by the state of emergency from fires this fall but ATV’s were not allowed off road, so the game did not get a break from the fire season.
This guys handle was BC hunter and was a member of the black powder club. Actual hunting with a black powder firearm may or may not be regulation. You check!!!!
On this Day: October 7th 2008
An asteroid strike is detected before entering the earths atmosphere for the first time.
The true north strong and free…Photo KDG:
The Arts Council continues its concert program wit a frequent Merritt performer, Bruce Voght will be at the Merritt Civic Center October 21st at 7:pm doors at 6:30.
The billing says that they are celebrating Canada 150, Merritt Arts council 35, grand piano 25 years and counting.
Editors note: The Grand piano was the fruit of Dr’s Glen and Margret Carlson of Merritt BC the donation saw a marked rise in culture to the Nicola Valley.
Admission by donation.
On this Day: October 4rth 2006
Wikileaks launched
Google mapping car File Photo KDG
Google searched and found out that they started in 1998 and claimed it retroactively.
On this Day: September 27th 1998
Google search birthday. Video
KIm of the VVA
Some of Bev Veale’s art work is on silent auction at the Court house Gallery to 4:30 on Saturday, according to Yano the gallery supervisor.
Ekphrastic (The Fiber Art Network) the October show runs from September 28th to October 28th, with a reception Thursday September 28th,
The Valley Visual Artists VVA has also been a passion for Bev Veale.
On this Day: September 22 1990
The Dead Sea Scrolls are made public.
Hey Merit what do you say?
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