Category: Fish


TGIF Salmon return

Have a great weekend!

The Nicola River this morning has returning salmon in it.The river level its self was noticeably managed this year with what seemed to be higher water levels and silt for some time. However today the returning salmon are quite visible  off of Voght street next to The Rotary Park turn coming into Merritt from the North on highway 5A.

A number of species run in the fall we generally expect Sockeye.

There was a city worker hat brought 8 tables into the old chamber office at 2158 B Voght Street for the polling place for the by-election. The city said it had to spend the same for the by election as for the general,$15000.00 however we think that the small office indicates that the general elections accounting may not have taken in regular city workers costs.

Today in history: September 14,2007

The first run  on a British bank in a hundred fifty years  happens in the 2007  financial crisis.

Xeriscape interest

There is interest in the dynamic of Xeriscape landscaping here. with water restrictions and some metering and a sence that more may be coming  people are looking for less maintenance of yards. Using rocks and natural plants and ground cover is taking hold.

The naturalists had a recent presenter on natural plants for British Columbia and eastern Washing ton .Something she referred to as the the great basin desert. The natural plants or those from this area take less water then the ones from the coast.And beyond. as well a yard looks good in ground cover whether its plants such as Bear Berry plants or rocks and crush.

On Saturday the 12th there is another workshop one by Gwen Steele, a Director of the Okanagan Xeriscape Org. It is endorsed by the city but cost 35 dollars you can register by calling the City of Merritt at 250-378-1050

The session is 6 hrs 10 am-4 pm.

Today in history, May 7 1915

A passenger liner is sunk by a German submarine to bring the US into WW 1

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There are some significant activities this week in Merritt, tonite the Alexander the Great Seminar continues at the library, presenter al Horne and his wife coördinate the slides and the talk.An Academic venture,in progress as the credits for photos of antiquity are yet to be published.

The Nicola Naturalists also have and AGM tonight  at 7 o’clock at NVIT about 3 kilometers from the 6-8 presentation at the library.

There is also a member picture presentation after the expected brief business meeting.

Last evening there was an eco health forum that featured such speakers ad Scotty Holmes the chief o the Upper Nicola Indian band  and others including representation from the Community round table at evening it was sparsely attended and  coming to a conclusion in its second day of presentations and discussions.

Today in history, October 20th 1973

The Sydney Opera House opens.

Iron mountain

The big beautiful dormant volcano that we live beside is striking in its presence today. Its lines are resilient with strength and its demeanor is stable.  What is noticeable is that it is all green. A few short years ago it was creeping with red, as bug kill advanced down its easterly slope now it is not seen and the image is once again great .

The collapse of the mountain pines beetle predicted must have come   in the night without  fanfare.

Today in History July 8 1874

The Mounties begin their march to the West.

Fish policeing

Fishery and Oceans , the federal government are being seen moving craft  about; they are concerned about what runoff goes into fish habitat this time of the year.

Today in History, May 11 1987

Klaus Barbie goes on trial for Second World War crimes.

Week in pictures, 16/04/11

Merritt, British Columbia Canada.

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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.

Invasive weeds

The north east slope of the Nicola Valley in Merritt is getting some warm sun in the afternoons and snow is absent in large patches , at the middle foot about 2400 ft above sea level . Green invasive weeds are seen  today getting the jump on the natural grasses still dead. Bear Berry and Dalmatian ,Toad flax both seem to be asserting themselves for spring.

Bear berry also called Kinnikinnick  it is native to Oregon and when here is somewhat invasive.The plant is gathered in summer for teas ecetera and has many folklore type uses and remedial properties.

Linaria dalmatica or Toad Flax is native to  South Eastern Europe and western Asia and is considered a weed here. However they are hard at it this week in being green before others are green.

Today in History, March 7th,1986

Divers find the crew cabin of the Challenger space craft.

Greeting to all that celebrate weddings.

bells away

Fall in the air

Fall colours

Fall is here with temperatures going close to freezing at night. The colour is rich and the mood sublime as the earth prepares for a bit of a sleep . Still some time off as yet,  the change for now is right on cue for the Thanks Giving time that many share.

Yesterday in the UK the 10,000 odd druids became an official religion,   that means they can marry and bury.

Happy harvest time!

Today in History, October 4 1997:

The second largest cash robbery in U.S. history occurs at the Charlotte, North Carolina office of Loomis, Fargo and Company. A FBI investigation eventually results in 24 convictions and the recovery of about 95% of the $17.3 million in cash.

The downtown community police office had covers from 50’s era crime magazines, they all depicted a pretty women as a victim and protected by detective and police work.

The city hosted a  number of events of the 1950 era but no Elvis was seen. BC rivers day was part of the weekend including a rubber duck race on the river , wooded fish painted by grade school students and secured  on the back fence of the lawn bowling green that borders the Nicola River.

Today in History, September 29 522 BC:

Darius the First of Persia, Kills a Magian usurper Gaumata, securing his hold on the Persian Empire

Peace


This is a peace lily hope you enjoy its assertion of life.
Today in History Sept 20 1920 :
Spanish Legion founded.