To the seasons of life
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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
Run and walk for minor sports access file Photo KDG
The annual run to raise money for kids programs is on Saturday September 29th this year.
The run offers:
Early bird registration ends July 31st and the event is BC Athletics sanctioned. FMI 250-315-9331. run
Twice around the track at Merritt’s Voght park, 10K or half marathon. All age’s welcome. The event this year is the organizations 8th annual.
On this Day: July 11th 1576
Martin Frobisher sights the worlds largest island, Greenland.
The annual Merritt Dog show took place this week finishing up on the Sunday the first. Wind has a factor in the enjoyment, its not normally a factor for the show here.
On this Day: July 6th 1990
Electronic Frontier Foundation is formed.
The flag the flies atop the hill entering Merritt from the west hyway 8, it is kept by the ready mix company that owns the land and gravel pit. File Photo KDG
Its not always a long weekend but this year it is, Canada’s 151st is yours to enjoy.
On this Day: June 29th 1915
The North Saskatchewan river floods causing Edmonton’s worst flood in their history.
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