To the seasons of life
You can see the forest for the trees.
The Romans said there can never be domination of the Druids so long as a tree remains. Trees and forests are without a doubt the stuff of healthy life on the planet. Hug one today…
Twitter is founded.
There are 15 days to the spring equinox or first day of spring. However it may not be a meteorological spring. Weather can persist because of many inputs including human activity. The traditional accepted day is the 21st however with better technology this year it is more precisely measured and is really on the 20th , in 14 days. There will be equal daylight and dark in the northern hemisphere on that day. Wednesday March 20th at 2:58 PDT will start the march to the summer equinox, here in Merritt BC.
Don’t confuse the time change with spring! March 10th ( this coming weekend ) the time will spring ahead to daylight time at 3 am in the morning.
The air brake is given a patent.
The Trans Mountain bunch are saying that apportionment is up to 32%. Apportionment is just a accountants way of say demand to use. However there are now reports that the Alberta government has been visiting their legislation from last year that made company’s limit production.
When a pipeline experiences significant and prolonged apportionment like in the case of the existing Trans Mountain Pipeline, it’s one signal that more capacity is needed. Apportionment can bring with it a discounting of prices as producers compete to sell what they can through the pipeline before having to use another pipeline or other modes of transport to another, less profitable market. It can also mean the buyers at the end of the pipeline are forced to source their shortfall of supply from alternate, less desirable sources.
Trans mountain..
Good to hear that things in Alberta are moving in a better direction.
The Balance predicts that world crude prices will average 61 dollars a Barrel in 2019.
The first Monte Carlo rally. ( video below is later cars however the 1911 route)
The Trans Mountain bunch have repaired the trail that they maintain near their Burnaby South oil infrastructure. The reality is often people have to live next to industry and we say thanks to those that are in that sacrifice. We appreciate the fact that they are often the alarm when things are out of control and that they have made a trade off ( we hope with empowered choice) .
A long-time stream keeper and neighbour of the Burnaby Terminal expressed appreciation for Trans Mountain’s trail restoration work and riparian habitat enhancements. Regularly used by the local community, the neighbours noticed and appreciated the trail repairs.
Source Trans Mountain.
Cell phones, hydro power, fuel all need infrastructure and it sometimes comes with a potential cost of enjoyment. However the law maintains the right of quiet enjoyment of private property at the level that owners have when acquiring it. Good luck and thanks to those that can…
The Boston Strangler goes to Jail.
Changes beginning in early 2019. The government expects to make changes over several years. They are looking for several outcomes:
Local governments are encouraged to take note of the committee’s policy page at UBCM and make recommendations.
Forestry is a big thing with the first nations people of Merritt And the Nicola Valley. Some families have been involved for generations.
Hydro has an offer to win a 50 dollar credit on your bill by reducing your consumption by 10 percent.
But we’re not here to talk about dad’s, or granddad’s slippers. We’re here to look at the type of slippers that – in this the month of extended Boxing Day savings – can translate into comfort, style and a lowering of the thermostat for energy savings. One tip: If you equip your family with slippers, the timing will be perfect for joining Team Power Smart and starting a 10% Reduction Challenge and a shot at a $50 reward.
The utility is also thanking the public for the cooperation during the recent storms and the large disruptions that it caused.
The Great Texas oil gusher.
The winter solstice is on us again, December 21st at 2:23 PM pacific time the earth will begin its swing to equal daylight and night in March and then its 23 degree tip toward the sun giving us the longest daylight hours on the June summer solstice. The trip to spring is 88.99 days.
Snow White an animated film is shown
The crown corporation BC hydro conducted a poll about the feelings of people on the state of severe storms in BC. The utility claims people believe that there are more storms and weather events that may effect service.
Some meetings in Poland, Ottawa, and BC’s Economic Plan are in the fore front now luckily we have a lot of hydro capacity to cushion against the current energy crisis and future ones with out as much dependence on fossils…
The impact of storms in B.C. has not gone unnoticed by British Columbians. A recent survey commissioned by BC Hydro found more than 75 per cent of British Columbians agree that storms in the province are getting worse and 20 per cent indicate they have experienced more outages in their neighbourhood in recent years.
In B.C., falling trees and branches are the primary cause of power outages. B.C. has three times more trees per kilometre of line than anywhere else in North America. The combination of trees and adverse weather account for nearly 60 per cent of all outages.
Source BC Hydro.
Hydro has some suggestions for the interim to be prepared for outages:
BC Hydro recommends British Columbians prepare for weather-related power outages by having a well-stocked emergency kit on-hand that includes:
The Everglades National Park is dedicated.
The Thompson Nicola Regional District is having a free public workshop on changes to the ECO-Depot and Transfer station. The event is on Tuesday, November 27th 2-3PM at the Merritt Public Library, 1691 Garcia street Merritt BC, Ca
A fire in Windsor castle causes 50 million in damages.
After many weeks of $1.40.9er liter the price of regular gasoline has dropped two cents per liter. The CBC has been reporting that Canadian crude price is low, 13 dollars a barrel low,and the Alberta government is concerned. Some oil officials are calling it an emergency as West Texas settlement prices are dropping as well.
Cushing Oklahoma is the contract settlement point for contracts and has been for 30 years. Grades and content makes a big difference in crude prices.
West Texas has been a benchmark price for settlement prices but lately has been discounting prices of entities such as OPEC Basket.
Western Canada Select dropped below 20 dollars a barrel last month and commentators are saying that Saskatchewan can not continue to rely on " quirky" pricing for budgets.
It seems that the people of Alberta may have demonstrated collective wisdom in their no vote for the 2026 Olympics last week.
The future market for benchmark oil in December is $56.77 at this writing.
We are not protected from tariffs on artificial price controls from the
Americans in the free trade agreement. It seems we need to tough it out in this market.
Frank Ritcey is the Provincial Coordinator for WildSafeBC, based in Kamloops. In this presentation he will focus on the public perception of charismatic mega-fauna vs. bugs and snakes, and the challenges in trying to promote the preservation of some of the ‘lower’ creatures on the public’s list of what is important. Expect some pretty cool videos of both the charismatic mega-fauna and some of Frank’s favourite “less desirable” species. Frank was raised in the wilds of Wells Gray Park by his pioneering mother, Clara Ritcey, and Park Biologist father Ralph Ritcey. His love of nature has been with him his whole life and he still spends much time filming and studying nature. Frank often contributes to CBC’s popular North by Northwest show.
The local naturalists society is having there monthly meeting on Thursday, November 15th 2018, NVIT, top of the hill Belshaw avenue in Merritt.
Free parking, no food and drink in lecture theater. All welcome membership or donations available.
Adult Black Bear Canada October 31 2013 File Photo KDG
On this Day: October 31st 2011
Human population reach’s 7 billion
Moon Photo KDG
October 24th will see the Moon in full and will be called a hunters Moon. Cloudy skies are possible for the 23 and 24th in Merritt however Lethbridge Alberta is clear and cool. Hunting should be good however remember moon light or not it is not legal to use a firearm a 1 hour before sunset and one hour sunrise.
Some creatures can be taken after dark including deer, by bow, local conditions and regulations apply. BC guide
If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, look for the moon to be bright and full-looking for several nights beginning around October 23 or 24. Around all of these nights, you’ll see a bright round moon in your sky, rising around the time of sunset, highest in the middle of the night. source Earth Sky News
On this Day: October 18th 1954
The first transistor radio is announced.
Hey Merit what do you say?
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