To the seasons of life
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The local junior hockey club had 80 hopefuls at their main camp this year. The club was carrying 30 when they had their exhibition game on the 24th in Merritt. The Cents lost 5 to 2 to the Pentiction Vees. The next exhibition contest is in Prince George tonight with the Spruce KIngs.
Five Canadian women ask the person question of the SCC.
All that is planted does not grow. However look at this from TD Bank.
Continuing to grow and enhance green spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Vibrant Planet
Supporting the transition to a low carbon economy – with a CAD $100 billion target in low-carbon lending, financing, asset management and other programs by 2030.
TD claims carbon neutral since 2010 in its operations. One of its mission statements is to ” develop colleagues and act with resect” Something that seems missing in the present social political climate.
Even though the trees above failed to take effort always leaves a legacy of knowledge!
The chartered bank system in Canada was in the forefront of the survival of the world banking system in the collapse of many large investment banks at the start of the great recession in the decade after the millennium turning. Lets hope they can be as productive in the carbon conflict.
Good luck.
Ethiopians planted more than 350,000 trees in just 12 hours on Monday, the country’s minister of innovation and technology announced on Twitter. The mass-tree planting not only helps the environment, it sets a world record, the Associated Press reported.
CBS News
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed created the initiative to help restore Ethiopia’s landscape, which experts say is being eroded by deforestation and climate change, the AP reported.
They had help from UN and government but its a good start.
The first production of UK stainless steel.
August 7th is PPP day, while aimed at plastic lids that are hard to open it is also for shrink wrap overuse .Good luck!
The Washington Star ceases publication.
The Rockin on the River weekend is coming again. Twenty three acts starting with Brett Kissel and finishing with Josh David!
Alice in Wonderland is premiered.
Merritt is having its 2000 block of Quilchena avenue as a summer street market for the 2nd year. The market includes street music artisan products and hobby displays . The Market runs all summer . Two hours and a bit of real enjoyment staring at six.
A CT 3D scan of a human head is published.
September 16th new regs will be employed for passenger directed rides. Some that are in the municipal control will be under the province, Passenger Transportation Board. Licenceing applications to start on September 3rd 2019.
One of the licenceing options under the Transportation Services network in BC is a passenger directed driver, it has three requirements before September 3rd opening.
Good luck!
Babe Ruth begins his pro ball career.
The local business people will be having another run at an outdoor market again this summer. Friday evenings ” overwhelming demand” will see the 6PM to 9PM quick up tents with local wears available with color and taste.
Here’s a you tube from last years market:
Susan B. Anthony fined 100 dollars for trying to vote.
The provinces is recognising the efforts of those successful in energy and climate activities.
Is your community implementing actions related to active transportation, electric vehicles, building energy retrofits, energy efficient new buildings, renewable or district energy, organics diversion, or climate change adaptation? Receive recognition for your work by applying for a 2019 Climate & Energy Action Award. Awards are offered in 3 categories: community planning and development, corporate operations, and climate change adaptation.
Source UBSM
A 44 mega watt green energy ” sustainable generator built in Merritt and online a redemption from the past when a coal fired one sat here.
The Climate & Energy Action Awards are co-sponsored by the Community Energy Association, Province of BC, FortisBC, BC Hydro, Union of BC Municipalities, and Real Estate Foundation of BC. Contact at CEA website.UBCM
On this Day: May 29th 2015
The one world observatory opens.
Spring is coming so is a pedals and plant talk…
The Nicola Valley Community Garden Society is having a presentation on March 19th 2019, 6 30 to 7:30 a Earth Walkers 2090 Granite Ave in Merritt.
The talk is on caring for houseplants and tropical plants. The presentation will be followed by a meeting of the Garden Society.
Uranus is found.
Hey Merit what do you say?
Kevin Griffiths
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