You are presumed to be honest and responsible without evidence to the contrary beyond a reasonable doubt… on the balance of probablilties you are justified by 51 % likelyhood.
The local library has begun their book sale at the 1691 Garcia Street location. Coupons were available for one free item a day on the counters before the sale, and may still be found in the program guide or published in the local weekly paper The Merritt Herald.
Some great hard cover books are available for 2 dollars and there is a room full of paperbacks for a dollar a piece.
The book sale goes to Saturday December 9th with new items being unboxed daily.
On this Day: November 28th 1919
Lady Astor Elected to British Parliament.
The BC Government of is leading a working group about the threat of asbestos in the work place; “the number one killer of workers in BC”.
The group is seeking input formal, informal input of any kind on the safe use, handling, removal, abatement and disposal.
Public input can be given through the next few weeks at the BC Ministry of Labour, contact John Blakely.
Black Beard the pirate ( Edward Teach) is killed by the Royal Navy.
The price of gas is having a roller coaster ride in this morning with some at a dollar thirty two and some at $1.38.9. Prices had been at $1.38.9 last week then were put down to $1.25.9.
There is a petition against more taxes on gasoline on the gas buddy site. The context is the new provincial government of John Horgan has a razor thin coalition majority in the parliament and relies on the Green party to govern. The executive took tolls of some bridges in the lower mainland and is due for a budget. However the petition is for the Capital Region in Victoria for transit funding.
At this writing the difference between the downtown Petrocan and the on Dewolf road leaving town on highway 5 is 5 cents a liter. The Chevron on Dewolf is 2 cent s more then Petrocan at $1.32.9.
The provincial hydro utility is giving a challenge to conserve power. To take part join the power smart team, save 10percent on hydro over a year and you are eligible for a 50 dollar prize.
Looking to save money on your electricity bills? Become a member of Team Power Smart and challenge yourself to reduce your home’s electricity use by 10% in the next year. If you’re successful, you can earn a $50 reward.
Along the way, we’ll provide helpful advice, tips and success stories from other team members to keep you motivated.
You’ll also have the opportunity to enter exclusive contests for a great chance to win prizes like an LED lighting package, programmable thermostat, and gift cards.
The not for profit utility is always having conservation initiatives. And is required not to retain earning but deliver the efficiencies back to the rate payers by lower rates.
The regional district is recognizing 50 years of being this next month. The 3rd level of government is a number of communities, Kamloops being the largest. In the event of failure of local government the regional district becomes the authority. ( thankfully the state of emergency, forest fires, )ended this week.
The district will be having a meet and greet ant the library in Merritt on Oct 6th, a Friday, drop in between 2:30 and 4:30 PM. A photo contest and triva contest is available through the website. contest
On this Day: September 21st 1938
Up to 700 people perish in the great hurricane of New York.
Construction has started on the multi million dollar addition to the local NVIT campus.
NVIT a public college, top of the hill on Belshaw avenue in Merritt completing is circle of buildings… in its original plan.
On this day: June 29th 2007
Apple introduces its first mobile phone.
Long time legion member in the spirit File Photo KDG
The dividend of civilization is civility, something that if guarded can dominate in away different from the total domination of armies and cultures. A culture of peace is a desirable thing to those that know its value. It still has to come from the individual integrity of citizens and virtue truly is its own reward. In the week coming up to Canada’s 150th look inside and see if you have inner peace. A peace based on” to your own self be true”, and mitigated by “treat your neighbour as you would your self.” Let fashion have its temporary place not dependant on your happiness and show your true strength first to your self then to others. It will be a good day to let thing’s go that are troubling and not worth the energy of regret.
You will be standing on guard for all of us thee…
Editors Note: There is no utopia, sometimes the first loss is the best loss, you be the judge.
On this Day: June 28th 1838
The crowning of British sovereign, Queen Victoria.
Art displayed at the Baillie house File Photo. KDG
Local Art
The local Chamber is having its annual Art Walk again this summer. Starting on July fourth and running the length of July, local artists are having their art in local business places.
A limited number of bracelets will be available on the 4rth for 5 dollars at the Chamber office on Voght street. A bead will be at participating business’s, complete the bracelet and you can enter a draw.
Local Gale Simpsons art is available for viewing at the Merritt Desert Lobby Inn at this writing.
On this Day: June 27th 1750
General Wolfe begins his assault on French Canada.
A Bus used by firefighters from New Mexico, in a local motel lot. File Photo KDG Photo KDG
The City and rescue bunch are having a Wild fire Community Readiness Day on Saturday May 6th. The training will include a 3 hour controlled burn at the park of Central Park off Vought street, next to the RCMP station. Fire Smart Canada
Controlled burning of grass was an annual thing here decades ago before being stopped due to concerns over air quality. The Canadian Pacific railway would burn the right of ways along the tracks and put nitrogen into the back into the soil. As well as reduce the chance of damage do to uncontrolled fire.
The major news groups are reporting that California is employing goats at this time to accomplish some of the same results.
The City of Merritt anticipates conducting additional burns within the municipality in the coming months, targeting priority areas identified in the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). An information bulletin will be distributed in advance of these burns. Fire Chief
An emphasis on some sort of fire awareness the pointer reading low risk today. File photo: KDG
On this Day: May 2nd 1918
General Motors buys Chevrolet.
Old fire truck on display, 100 years old the city has displays of what hey have July 2011 File Photo KDG
The new pavement on Nicola avenue in Merritt BC is getting beautification and it includes a type of poplar tree. Swedish Columnar Poplar is also known as Swedish Columnar Aspen. Transplanted at 10 feet it will go to 40 feet in an erect and towering disposition.
They are best grown in full sun.
On this Day: April 18th 1506
The corner- stone of the current St Peters Basilica is laid.
The government is blowing out the monitoring well next to the library. The well is used to see what solids are in the aquifer “every thing except biological ” source. The well also has a n aluminum box with instruments .
Merritt is currently having a UV microbe killing system installed at all its producing water wells.
On this Day: February 24th 1955
Steve Jobs, founder of Apple and Pixar is Born.
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