Category: Tourists


Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame

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July 7, 2011

Country Music Hall of Fame was officially opened last night ;again , this time I talked to Jack Madrigas a former director for the Museum the city runs for years and he offered a tour. He is a new volunteer with the CMHF. 

 The hall of fame occupies the old Armstrong’s Department store that was nicely renovated for it. the store goes back to before World War One and The business person whose name it bears is a protagonist in a play being presented in late July for the City’s Centenary.

A number of displays of artifacts and plaques of inductees are displayed.

The hall of fame compliments the street mall downtown this week.

 A local paper is reporting that the group got about ten thousand dollars for a grand official opening in 2012, got love those openings.

Today in History July 7 1958

The US sign the Alaska State hood law

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Bus tours

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July 6, 2011

There are numbers of bus tours that come through here. With seven highways and we as a hub many destination tours use Merritt as a stop. A local Korean Sushi restaurant can get 4 a day of Asian nationals stopping for the cuisine. The divided highways and ascetics make for a pleasant and scenic route weather driving or riding.

Motorcycles like the less used and more challenging routes to communities such as Princeton and Spence’s bridge and the Fraser canyon route to Vancouver.

Any mode chosen this time of the year makes for glorious trips to and fro in the South Central Interior of British Columbia.

Today in History, July 6 1947

The AK -47 goes into production in the Soviet Union

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Camping in the central interior of BC

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May 3, 2011

This area in the south central part of British Columbia has a lot to offer campers one of the local chamber themes still regarded was a lake a day as long as you stay. There are two RV parks in town one accommodates 44 RVs and some tenting.Fully serviced with showers and services, including golf discounts.. The other is competitive.

The manager of the one on Voght street says that the May long-weekend they are not full usually as people go to local lakes and are free of traffic and enjoy space with fewer people. The forestry maintains campsites at some lakes and there are commercial parks at some as well. The province keeps one public access road into all lakes for public enjoyment. Fishing is regulated and licenses required however there is a holiday on Fathers day from licensing each year to this point.

Close all gates that you find closed and you should not come into trouble with the ranching community.Watch for infectious weed warnings and the price of your big mac is safe.Take all garbage out or use provided cans and you will be a class one responsible camper….

Camp fires have been regulated down to smaller sizes and some preparation required. Here is another source:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2010/06/24/bc-smaller-campfire-rules.html

The tourist information center at the highway connector exchange has a forestry maintained hiking trail directly behind the site , I tried it, it is enjoyable as well as a good photo-op for the Nicola Valley. Wood tick season is now over according to sources. There is also an info center downtown on Voght with as free picnic area.

Today in History, May 3 1921

West Virgina imposes first state sales tax.

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Bus shelters

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April 20, 2011

Transit shelters, the city is putting out tenders for installing bus shelters 4 of them in locations chosen by the Nicola Transportation Society are being planned .Tender date deadline early May. Locations according to a confirmed source are:

  1. Intersection of Merritt Avenue and Garcia Street.
  2. Menzies Street near Subway.
  3. Voght Street Near Subway.
  4. Coldwater avenue near Garcia Street.

 

Today in History, April 20th, 1303

The University of Rome,La Spanienza is begun  by the Pope.

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Vancouver Aquarium Vehicles

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April 14, 2011

A great attraction to the lower mainland is the Vancouver Aquarium. A noble cause and an expensive one it has the support of the corporate community. A Van stopping here shows a great Public relations value to its BC Hydro sponsor.We are with in a few hours of the facility and it is often used for field trips and an interest point when visiting outside this small community. We also get a great collage of vehicle traffic stopping here on their way to major centers.

Today in History, April 14th 1999

Hailstorm in Australia causes 2.3 billion in insured damage.

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Dentist

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April 5, 2011

There are 2 dentist offices here,some people like the ones in other communities, a fellow here prefers the one in Logan Lake, a small mining town in the Highland Valley about 90 kilometers away. Mark enjoys to take a bicycle ride to the dentist there as there is lots of scenery and nature to enjoy on the way. Its about 5 hrs for him.

Highland Valley Copper operates up there the open pit that can be seen from space. Also scenic mine tours can be arranged starting in May.

Today in History, April 4,1973

The world trade center in New York is dedicated.

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Big rigs

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March 16, 2011

Large trucks are a concern when driving, a smashed haul truck behind a tow truck yesterday was a reminder of the force and kinetic energy involved when things go  wrong between trucks and others. Drivers have a class one license to run these things and are considered professional drivers. Have medical requirements to pass to keep their license and are very concerned about their driving record as it is a livelihood.

A source tells me that 2 months ago a haul truck tangled with a 50 foot trailer at the Coldwater interchange here, much damage was done and fortunately the accident was survivable.  It’s a great loss of time and effort and a real upset to life’s. We recommend that you keep to the divided freeways and when using the routes that are not remember to keep vigilant and stop to  do your tourist browsing where it is safe to do so. Keep your holiday safe and memorable without calamity.

Today in History, March 16,1968

General Motors produces its 100 millionth vehicle.

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Dry Goods

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February 1, 2011

The old Chinese dry goods store’s front windows are now un-boarded displaying some of the dated goods inside. The new owners are said to be going to sell antiques there and live in the house next door.

Today in History, February 1, 1968

Eddie Adams video tapes execution of Viet Cong officer ,builds opposition to the Vietnam war.

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Snow monster

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December 8, 2010

This snow monster was parked at a local hotel , truck and machine a unit .Thats  a lot of capital they were marked with Calgary registrations ;when it snows they are ready and probably big bucks.

Today in History, December 8 1907

Gustaf V becomes King  of Sweden

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Regional District

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November 12, 2010

bear aware
Seems like an overwhelming theme the district had a booth at the business fair last week also emphasizing a bear problem and personal safety in regards to.

Today in History: November 12 1988

Al Gore the United States Vice President signs the Kyoto environmental accord.

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travelers and tickets

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September 23, 2010

Cycles two weeks on boat.

BIKES TWO WEEKS BY BOAT


These travelers from europe say that they put their bikes on a ship and flew here the bikes took two weeks. Another couple from Holland said they got a speeding ticket and the police said they will not come to Holland to collect. My advice is to pay it immediately or file a dispute immediately( to get your day in court) and to avoid the possibility of a bench warrant. You can do that at any government agent office in any community in BC; do not pay the police.

Today in History, September 23 1983
Saint Kitts and Nevis join the United Nations

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Cars

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August 18, 2010

This car and trailer came down from Williams Lake to go to a classic car show in Salmon Arm, he stopped here for lunch. Today one hundred, peers are being hosted for lunch by the local club at central park.

Today in History, August 18th 1992

Wang laboratories file for bankrupcy protection.

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