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BC passes earliest (September 7th) date, for phase 4 or 4th wave of restart, slow as you go, which ever…

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September 6, 2021

Are we ready

It appears that the goals of phase 4 maybe not the conditions to

start and success will depend on individual effort as well.

Air ambulance siting at air field
Health care takes a lot of support
from many sources including you
keeping your own. File Photo KDG

Phase 4 starts tomorrow…

John Horgan says no Sept 7th restart to normal, two weeks ago…

Phase 4 will only be achieved when COVID-19 is no longer a risk, due to an effective treatment, vaccination, or evidence of community immunity. Until British Columbia reaches Phase 4, there will be no rock concerts, conventions, or large gatherings of more than 50 people. Resumption of business, but not business-as-usual

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Get vaccinated.

The Variant is out there and Covid-19 will still get you, that will hurt people I have that work in the health care system, we don’t want it to create another dependant class of people to replace the Ingenious that may be coming out of that on September 30th. TIC

Restrictions during phase 4.

The only real restriction planned for phase 4 is business will still be under public health guidance, large events are only targeted for ” increased numbers”

  • Masks in public indoor settings a personal choice
  • Normal social contact
  • If you or anyone in your family feels sick stay home and get tested immediately

On this Day: September 7th 1970

Vietnam gets TV

Ouch

OUCH File photo KDG

Iron lung triage

Polio was a scrooge to the population prior to vaccinations, put on US president in a wheel chair for life. But true horror was the triage for for who might live when recourses were needed to be rationed. The truth of it is that you don’t mess with these things when they can be resolved, because that door may not always be open. I am familiar with one case where a young girl inn the 30’s involuntarily traded. her high school time for a life never getting out of an iron lung capsule.

That was a better outcome for people that go triaged out of that limited resource. Covid.19 is out there and so are you, it will find you in that 20 percent of unvaccinated. and you may triaged out because of your present health and age and the availability of treatment resources.

As provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry was announcing tighter restrictions to cover all of the Interior Health region, she said it won’t be a surprise if the province doesn’t advance to Step 4 in September.

Bonnie Henry

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Seasons pass BCJHL…

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August 26, 2021

Merritt Centennials

Game 7 Wednesday, September 22nd, Coquitlam . There are adult seasons pass’s available for $250.00. Thanks for supporting junior hockey; fans are essential to the style and demeanor of the game.

BCHLTV.ca

The local junior hockey team has a special on to August 31st for a “All access seasons pass to streamed league games.

#modernhockey

BURNABY, B.C. – The BC Hockey League (BCHL) announced today that they have rebranded their online streaming broadcasts to BCHL TV. The league has launched a new website – www.bchltv.ca – specifically tailored to BCHL fans, where viewers can browse the league’s schedule, go directly to a specific team’s upcoming games or view recent archives. BCHL games will […]

September 13th 2021,vaccination proof for ticketed events…

The ministry of health is requiring one shot immunization for certain public admissions on Sept 13th, this may includes seeing the local team, if outbreaks are relevant.

The certification will be online for downloading before the September 13th start. Three items needed”

Name

Date of Birth

Personal Health Number

On this Day: August 26th 1971

The first million dollar NHL contract goes to Bobby Oar.

Sweet Victory play list.

Cooking hamburgers for hockey
File photo KDG
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TMX Feature:

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August 17, 2021

Emergency assistance to keep the health and safety of workers.

Trans Mountain is available to assist in wildfire management in BC.

We have offered the use of our camp communities in Merritt and Clearwater for evacuees and are currently housing evacuees and firefighters working in the area in our Merritt facility. In Kamloops, work was stood down in Kenna Cartwright Park and Pineview Park areas as requested by the City of Kamloops, with team members helping to mitigate fire risk by wetting and cutting grass in areas under active construction for the Expansion Project. Trans Mountain also supported the Robson Valley Fire Service response efforts with a skidder and water tank after a fire ignited in the North Thompson region.

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Merritt BC Camp

The Merritt Camp Community is a self-sufficient site connected to power with on-site water and sewer infrastructure. The camp community will house up to 400 people working on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project and is operated by Civeo through a joint venture partnership with the Lower Nicola Indian Band.

Source TMX today

Serious Presence, Including HDD…

Nicola River File Photo KDG

Still in the Q for crossing ?

Playlist : Leon Bridges…

You Tube Music
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On this Day: August 17th 1959

Quake lake is formed in Montana.

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Hunting season coming… Will it be available?

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July 29, 2021

Careful Dear…

Four point mule deer outside

Ponderosa sport in


Merritt, BC File Photo KDG

Deer season and ruffled grouse ( Id be ruffled if there was open season on me)!: start open season mid August in some areas. However limited entry draws were drawn in mid June and may still be of use during emergency wildfire activities. The best laymen advise we have is to stay out the bush.

Ponderosa sports

The people of Ponderosa sports in Merritt have knowledge and will ML tell you to check the guide and Covid-19 restrictions on line as well as emergency conditions. Its common sense that putting yourself or workers in unnecessary danger can be a lot of trouble.

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Deer is where you find them, but are they in season,
no firearms in municipal boundaries,
File photo KDG

Stay calm , stay connected, be your own best friend!

On this Day: July 29th 1899

The first Hague convention signed.

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Covid-19 update good public health measures through the summer and into the fall…

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June 28, 2021

The public health people are quite pleased in the way immunizations is going and are suggesting that the variances that they are they are familiar with are within their scope of good health public health measures going forward through the summer and into the fall.

On this Day: June 28th 1971

Elon Musk born in South Africa

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First dose walk-in Merritt BC

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June 23, 2021

The Merritt memorial arena now the site of public health vaccinations is offering first shots to walk-ins. Second shots at this time are offered by appointment.

Be good in the name of children

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https://youtu.be/b8F0M01FH_0

Sample attitude of public health officials across Atlantic Canada.

The road ahead is now clear but there are no shortcuts if you want to see New Brunswick reach that green level as quickly as possible please go out and get yourself vaccinated and encourage your family and friends to do the same thank you very much good afternoon .It is important that we don’t lose sight of our objective we know that there’s been some differences and and how we’re rolling out and moving forward in the end and of getting beyond covid we also know that we’re all very tired of this and no one’s any more tired of of than I am but this isn’t a time to lose control or lose patience or cause disruptions to friend and neighbors this is a time that we exercise restraint we keep moving in a direction that’s getting us back to life as normal and we do so in our respective areas that are providing the best health care needs and opportunities we are on the cusp here of getting back to green (normal) and will work through the issues within Atlantic region and I’m confident that we will be able to do so I’m going to be meeting with my with my colleagues our view hasn’t changed we are very comfortable with the recommendations of public health we’re very comfortable with the capabilities in our respective provinces the border between Atlanta provinces and we will make all of this work. It was a path to Green.

There are some very precise requirements to meet in order to go to the next phase it’s take it took a phase approach of easing the covid-19 restrictions it’s based on recommendations of public health and it was approved by the Covington committee
A New Brunswick official on the concept of Atlantic Bubble.

Source CBC broadcast 6/23/21

On this Day: June 23rd 1681

William Penn friendship agreement.

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Better Community Challenge June 1st -30th 2021, ParticipACTION…

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June 16, 2021

Electric Bikes Health Citizens

Map, click for challenge register, two weeks left…

City map on shop of Voght Street.
File photo: KDG

Rating: 5 out of 5.

On this Day: June 16th 1884

Switch back railway, Roller Coaster ride opens.

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BC to move to phase 2 restriction relief, June 15th…

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June 14, 2021

On this Day: June 14th 1789

The survivors of the mutiny on the bounty reach Timor.

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TGIF- Time off, time out for final down grade of infection…

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June 11, 2021

British Columbia is just under 75 percent immunization of the adult population. That’s 75 percent that has some immunization, be sure to get your second shot to make that 75 percent solid.. The health workers are vaccinating three hundred thousand a week at this point. This puts us within about 5 percent of a strong herd immunity. When complete (à static population with that much immunization would be mostly assured that it will not take off out of control .. Here’s hoping that this continues to a point of total breaking of the virus and its demonstrative end in BC.

Nothing taken for granted…

Variants and the unknown are still a concern. For a hope going forward caution with action is being applied. Vaccination is the key at this point

Invitations coming after eight weeks.

Invitations for the second dose are coming after 8 weeks from the 1st dose and the health people are relying on bookings to insure doses for each day are enough. A letter, email, or text will be delivered to all that got their number one shot..

On this Day: June 11th 2004

Saturn’s moon Phoebe is imaged by a space vehicle.

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Prune to 3 meters: BC Hydro…

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June 10, 2021
These trees didn’t grow

Plan when planting and prune to a three meter gap from power limes. BC Hydro says power can jump a gap of up to 3 meters.

Three meters…

Electricity has the ability to arc across a gap from its source (the power line) and electrify objects within three metres. This can include you, the tools or ladder you’re using, and parts of the tree, leading to serious injury or even death. That’s why keeping a safe distance is always important.
Walking the straight and narrow… file photo kDG

Planting near power lines: BC Hydro

There are some special considerations when planting near power lines to help avoid potential issues, like the tree falling on the power line during a storm, or growing into the line.

Here are some important tips to follow before you purchase new trees or hedges for your property:

Different trees for different space.

The three zones to be aware of before planting a new tree in your yard. 

Right hight right light.

Low zone: This area extends five metres on either side of the power line. Trees planted here should have a maximum mature height of six metres or less.

Medium zone: This area extends from the edge of the low zone to a distance of 10 metres from the pole and power line. The maximum, mature height of trees in this zone should be 12 metres. Overheight trees in this zone cause the majority of outages.

Tall zone: Once you’re in an area more than 10 metres from power lines and poles, virtually any strong, healthy tree is fine to be planted in this area.

BC Hydro source

On this Day: June 10th 1955

The first separation of a virus into its parts.

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Covid-19 updates…

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May 31, 2021

Click photo for info for vaccine BC

Buds of May Need nutrients Photo KDG

Total cases since start of infections:

Thursday May 27th 2021 cases:143,264. Monday May 31st : 143,581

Total recovered:

Thursday May 27 2021 :137,929 tested positive recovered . Monday May 31st: 138,360 4:30 PM update 139,562

Total Deaths:

1,692 total deaths by Monday May 31st 2021 4:30 pm update 1703

New Data Lab diagnosed cases:

Total May 31st 2021 4:30 PM 143,201

Death rate: Mute, take it easy its low ,click cup for dashboard in British Columbia Covid -19

File Photo KDG

Two weeks after full vaccination should be able to do anything: opinion.

BC Government update May 31st 2021 live:

Happy 91st Clint Eastwood, make your day!

On this Day: May 31st 2008

The 100 meter run record is broken at 9.72 seconds.

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Safe boating week May 22-28th…

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May 26, 2021

The long weekend brought the start of Safe Boating Week.

The use of pleasure craft is regulated with a licence regime. There is a simple online test to take and a licence is given that can result in a lifetime certification

Five dollars off during safe boating week, some providers.

The transport Canada approved licence is regular $49.95, it’s at 5 dollars off now.

Take the test: click photo for link

Boat licenceing
File Photo KDG

First chapter free, 3 hour online course

unlimited retests, life time licence.

Rely on your training instead of this one, take the course and the test…

Water festival search and
rescue demonstration File Photo KDG

On this Day: May 26th 17 CE

Germanicus is received in Rome for defeating German tribes west of the river Elbe.

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