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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.
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.
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.
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.
Merritt BC incorporation
File :Photo KDG
Tuesdays is archery night in the Nicola Valley. the local club Nicola Archers have a goal:
We are all things archery in the Nicola Valley. A place to meet like minded people, share info on upcoming events & learn about Archery while having fun. Archers
On this Day: August 17th 1907
Pike place market opens in Seattle Washington
Music fest back
Photo KDG
Jerry a retired artisan and Cat operator has another reason to be at the river he collects drift wood to make art. The favorite is roots from cottonwood it “has interesting rocks and debris that adds to the interpretation of the form” says Jerry. A lampshade is overdone to Jerry but he enjoys the outings on the river, Val his beau says Jerry is a dare devil, however he is experienced in the use of the river and is responsible in all ways.
The music festival is on this weekend and river use is not an exclusive right to anyone. Enjoy your neighbour as well as the experience.
Have a great weekend KDG
On this Day: August 4th 1790
The revenue cutter service ( pre-runner to the US Coast Guard) is established.
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Photo KDG
The gasoline price is at $1.10.9 cents a liter today a day before the long week end starts. The price represents a stable driving season and a management attitude by consumers. The absence of the McMurray fire this year may have something to do with it and the Shell Station off Belshaw Avenue has not gone without supply as yet this season as was the case last season. At this writing a fuel truck is delivering there for the weekend.
The drought sign has gone up from normal meaning conditions are dryer act accordingly.
Gas buddy says that all Merritt gas stations are on price. The average price is $1.22.3 and the lowest is 94.9 in BC. Trending up…
On this Day: August 3rd 1859
The American Dental association is founded.
Photo show Courthouse Gallery
The Art walk and the Courthouse gallery in Merritt will have a consolidated showing of the art from the walk locations in the Old Court House Gallery in Merritt.
The wind up for the walk is on the 3rd and the combined showing will begin and run Thursday through Saturday afternoons until the end of August.
The presentation of the door prize will be at the artists reception on the 3rd.The reception will include live music and light refreshments 4:oo to 8:30 PM.
On this Day: August 1 2008
The Beijing Tianjin intercity railway goes into operation.
Music fest back
Photo KDG
The next big music event here is The annual rocking on the River festival coming the weekend of August 3rd to 6th. The annual country music get down will see Aaron Pritchard and Crystal Shawanda iand others in the line up.
On this Day: July 13th 100 BC
Julius Caesar born…
Moon over Bass Coast festival in Merritt
Photo KDG
Some sources say the festival on the weekend was successful. The event ended yesterday late afternoon and was the 9th annual.
A worker said that the full moon was so bright that he did not need his flashlight.
On this Day : July 11 th 1893
The first cultured pearl is obtained by one of Japan’s eventual top 10 inventors, Mikimoto Kokichi.
Have a great weekend save power by gong to the beach
The beaches in British Columbia are guaranteed to satisfy every type of beach lover. Kayaking, surfing and sailing are all popular on the shores of the Salish Sea. These activities are all accessible to residents of BC’s largest city, Vancouver. BC hosts many breathtaking ocean beaches on its mainland as well as its islands (Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, Haida Gwaii). From long sandy beaches to aquamarine waters, some areas of this province can make you feel like you are on holiday in the tropics.
There are many warm freshwater lakes in inland BC. These lakes feature stunning scenery and are perfect for recreational water use. Both sandy and rocky beaches can be found. You’ll find breathtaking views of BC’s mountainous regions, including the Canadian Rockies and Coast Mountains.
Water temperatures can be cool in the ocean and the province’s northern lakes. Nevertheless, hot temperatures in July and August mean that being by the water offers some much needed refreshment. Many of the province’s beaches also offer pristine natural areas and sparkling clean water, the pinnacle of a perfect beach experience.
Some of BC’s best known lakes include:
Okanagan Lake: known for its warm waters and sunny days.
Joffre Lakes: glacier lakes famous for their turquoise waters which are surrounded by beautiful glacial-capped mountains.
Sasamat lake: a beautiful, white sandy beach and one of the warmest lakes you’ll find in the province. Source Swim Guide.org
Editors Note: An air quality alert was issued for the Nicola Valley July 8th 9:26 AM
On this Day: July 7th 1916
The New Zealand Labour Party is formed in Wellington NZ.
Hey Merit what do you say?
Kevin Griffiths
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