Category: Enterprize

pellet plant

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November 4, 2011

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I went by the new wood pellet plant today and took a picture of the a man supervising a bagging operation.
A source says that there may be some hiring when the dryer is finished in about 6 weeks.
The wood pellet plant seems new and modern and clean without clutter or grease. On the way over I upbraided a child that was playing between the wheels of a parked logging truck. He agreed it was a danger and took his plastic gun and played elsewhere. The truck had nothing to do with the pellet plant however; people should pay attention to their own children.

Today in history, November 4,1970

Genie a thirteen year old feral kid is found after being locked in her bedroom most of her life.

Rebates available for wood and pellet heating (cbc.ca)
First renewable energy exchange opens in Amsterdam (expatica.com)
The Renewable Heat Incentive kick-starts UK supplies of woodpellet fuels (prweb.com)
Pacific Pellet gets federal biofuel grant (bendbulletin.com)
Europe’s first biomass exchange to open in November (environmenteng.wordpress.com)
You: Use Wood Pellets for Inexpensive Biodegradable Cat Litter [Clever Uses] (lifehacker.com)
Can a stove convert from wood burning to pellet burning (wiki.answers.com)
Plant-Growing Chopsticks of the Day (geeks.thedailywh.at)
Pellet Boiler Video (sustainabilitymonitor.wordpress.com)
Pellet Heat Gaining Traction as Viable Renewable Home Energy (prweb.com)

Tags: APX-ENDEX, Business, Construction and Maintenance, Materials and Supplies, Pellet stove, Specialties, Stove, Wood pellet

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Japanese Sushi

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October 28, 2011

On the east end of town the there is a Japenese Shushi restaurant in a nice building that had a joint tenant , a plumbing company. The plumbers recently moved to the center of town and today workmen wer tearing out the flooring to accommodate what a source says will be an expansion of the restaurant a full three page take out menu is available and it is clean and neat about another thousand feet of expansion may be available for diners in about a months time. The restaurant is called Garden sushi Japanese restaurant and is at 2701 Nicola Avenue. a few blocks away is a renovation of a moderate apartment building in an improving high density area.

The restaurant has coffee for 2.24 (including tax) cents a cup a large california salad is 14.95; and is closed on Mondays.

There is serious economic activity here at this election time.

Today in history, October 28,97

Emperor Nerva is forced by the Praetorian Guard, make Marcus Ulpius Trajanus as his heir and successor.

Tags: Business and Economy, Japan, Japanese cuisine, Praetorian Guard, Restaurant, Sauce, Sushi

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Public meeting

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October 21, 2011

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Next Thursday there is a public meeting for the proposal to have a co gen plant here. big dollars , big consequences . Ask the local MLA Harry Lali for time and place:

Harry.Lali.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Today in History, October 21,1977

The European Patent Institute is formed.

Tags: European Patent Institute, European Union, Government, History, Multilateral, Organisations, Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines

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Due dilligence

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September 2, 2011

A drill was auguring some holes in the parking lot of a local mall on Thursday. The supervising white hat said she was a biologist and they were doing due diligence.The site is close to an excavation the city did to repair sewer lines recently and a test well for the ministry of environment is in the next block.

There was a rail line where the parking lot now is and some light industrial applications at one time . No release on what for, other then due diligence, which could mean a buyer is interested in the property. As malls inventories are coming under scrutiny as Target prepares to come to Canada and take Zellers stores over. Some mall developers are noted as saying that closed malls bring more tenants as people tend to shop at all stores rather parking in front of one particular.This mall is a open mall that has a large lot undeveloped since its buildings were removed to make the property a consolidated large lot.

American malls are stated as being over built and Target is considered to be a better competitor for Wall Mart and Canadian Tire then Zellers was.That would be an advantage for the consumer.The industry is a volatile and driven one in the US. Zoning restrictions and longer development process make for a more stable industry in Canada.

editors note: Speculation can be dangerous , when development comes it gives an increase in property values making investing lucrative and dangerous. As well many small activities may never develop into a boom.And even press releases are forgotten over time if developments do not come on stream…. Working people are often not able to invest with the information given to them..be wise and be carefull.

Happy Labour Day from Proprietor Review

Today in history,Sept 2 ,1935

Labour Day hurricane kills over 400 people in Florida.

Tags: Canada, Florida, Labour Day, Parking lot, Shopping mall, Target Corporation

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Card lock

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August 31, 2011

The Esso agency had a customer appreciation day today .The Cold Creek Agency of Nicola Avenue had the radio station, prizes , hamburgers and a celebrity Mobile Oil sponsored formula one car on site .To appreciate their customers.The business is located in a heavy commercial zoning beside a road contractor an unconfirmed source is saying you don’t have to be a business to have a card lock and their prices change daily with oil prices and are emailed out to card customers at levels of discounts.Implying volume.

Its a clean and uncluttered business you may want to check it out if for some reason you need volumes of fuel and don’t mind competing with logging trucks for fueling.

Today in history, August 31,1537

The Honorable Artillery Company, England’s oldest is formed.

Tags: Business, Commercial district, Esso, History

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Magician

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August 25, 2011

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About a hundred people are enjoying a magician / comedian at the public library this morning young children of any age are gleefully lapping it up .He said that he has a coloring page to give out with his web site and number on it so that when colored by the kids it will be on the fridge when their birthday comes up. He does those events….. No free add here….

Today in History, August 25,1977

The charter of the French language is adopted by the National Assembly of the Canadian province of Quebec

Tags: Charter of the French Language, Magic, Magicians, Public library, Quebec

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Job fair

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August 16, 2011

This is a public photo. Category:Columbia River

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A small job fair was held at the campus of NVIT on monday, Teck the mining giant that runs the Highland Valley Copper Mine was there . A representative said they would be hiring around the middle of December. A training company/ society for people who would work on the hydro site at Revelstoke and Mica also had a booth, as did the Community Futures Society for the first nations of the Thompson Nicola.

A rep from Western Bio Energy of Richmond BC for their proposed hydro co-gen plant was giving out information. Fred Scott was saying that when the project is approved for permits it will have a strong contact with hydro that prohibits fuel being used that is not green wood waste ie railway ties. The boiler is only capable of taking 1900 degrees and toxins must be burned at higher temperatures \(legally).

There is one toxic waste facility in the province it is in the lower mainland. This project is strictly green and for hydro co gen to the public utility BC Hydro.The plant would be on the Tolko mill site here in Merritt, the company plans public consultations in the next 5 months to accommodate their permitting process.

The VP of business development Fred M. Scott said that it was not to be confused with a proposal that failed 8 years ago which included medical waste. We say that a proposal of some decades ago that generated a ground swell of protest should not be mitigated by this corporate goodwill to ward green coming from the proposal and BC Hydro.That one was for toxic waste and the interest went to a plant in Swan Hills Alberta after being soundly rejected.That proposal was encouraged by then Mayor H.P.Kroeker and his administration that included an economic development officer that was a former used car sales rep. Kroeker still sits as a counselor here after some years as a justice of the peace and after a failed Mayoralty reelection bid.

The job fair was aimed at young people and training opportunities in the resource sector. Nadine Israel, represented BCAMTA as a coach. That organisation is the Aboriginal Mine Training association. www.bcamta.ca

Today in history, August 16 1989

Solar activities interfere with electronics ceasing trading on the TSX.

Tags: British Columbia, Business, Canada, Employment, Government-owned corporation, Job fair, Quezon City, Teck

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British Columbia Ambassadors Competition

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August 12, 2011

BC Ambassadors are going through their wares this weekend here in Merritt. Two young people from the valley are competing. Joseph Lonsdale and Sarah Simon. Joseph is a current member of the local toastmaster club and Sarah is the daughter of a local Doctor and has already had the advantage of travel and some broadened experience that comes with that. Joseph has aspirations toward a political career, he has served a term as Honorary Vice President of Public Relations in the local toastmaster club.

The BC
Ambassador Pageant is coming up and it is going to be amazing. Some lovely young
women and handsome young men will be competing and you can watch their speeches,
both personal and community, talent, evening where and impromptu question. Also
there is a knowledge test on BC, but that’s boring to watch so only the award is
presented as the test is completed days before. I really do hope everyone can
come out and support my…self and the other candidates.

Ticket
Prices

Friday and Saturdays Performances $40
Friday, Saturday
Performances, and Luncheon $55

Friday Afternoon personal speech $10 1
pm
Friday Evening community speech and talent $20 6 pm
Saturday Luncheon
at Baillie House $15 1 pm
Saturday Coronation $25 6 pm

You save money
by purchasing from me. I’ve also said what’s going on so that you can choose
what you would like to view. Please come and support my fellow candidates and
myself. See
According to Mike Hume , BC AS president.

Today in history, August 12,39 BC

An Asp ends Cleopatra’s life.

Tags: talent contests, Youth Ambassadors

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Photo shop

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July 15, 2011

A business that helps market sales of real estate has a background and set up to take Bike Rally people’s picture and photo shop it into some selected backgrounds.

The downtown is taken over by Harley Davidson fans and music lovers, this weekend.

Today in history, July 15, 1934

Continental airlines starts its operations.

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Continuous insurance

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July 13, 2011

A Harley motorcycle owner from Saskatchewan was displaying a plate that had a “continuous” expiration date on its plate. When asked he said it is new and if you register for direct payment with your bank account you can display that on your plate. He was happy with that and speculated that they would look you up if there was NSF at renewal time.

Today in history, July 13, 1977

A blackout lasts 24 hrs in New York City demonstrating an administration that is corrupt and declineing.