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.
One of 8 volumes of the environmental assessment. for the Lower Mainland 500 KV line. Hard copy at Public library. File Photo :KDG
The completed work saw a 3rd lower mainland 500 KV line go through Merritt on its way to the Lower Mainland from Revelstoke. The project had rigorous permitting process and is complete since last year including a new substation here in Merritt .
The local 200 million dollar Green energy project is delayed opening until next fall a full year past the expected time. Something a private operation trys to avoid.
At this writing a small piece of the 138 KV line at central park is going underground. the poles it will be replacing were placed next to a housing walled community and a golf course.
On this Day: January 26th 1992
Russia announces that they are no longer targeting the west with missiles.
The Canadian Energy Pipeline Assc. has been working to see better conditions for pipeline activities. The self governing body has as a member the Trans Mountain pipeline group and they have reported on successful lobbying to provide assurance to concerned people that delivery of oil from Alberta is well regulated and safe.Yesterday the CBC reported that BC is satisfied with the environmental provisions of the approved expansion.
The international pipeline conference.
Pipeline professionals, engineers and scientists gathered to talk about leadership and innovation and to share insights into the future of the industry. Among other things, we saw that the importance of communication and sustainability is a key focus for our industry.
The CEPA has also been involved in local fire chief certification and the using their members mandate to get legislation that makes polluter pay the law on right of way properties along pipelines.
Its been four and a half decades since we first saw locals here in the interior of BC take up jobs exploring for tar sands in northern Alberta some of them have passed on after spending a good part of their life in the exploration and development of a resource for future generations. Companies like Tonto Drilling and Connors Drilling, and the engineering supervision that gave that first drive for a better life have been absorbed and fractured into a different lifestyle today.
Wages for a stand up citizenry were more the focus then . A global corporate structure demands more today.It is still desirable that a big share go to the individuals that command a wage reflecting the status of working people who will live here and contribute time and talent to the future of the community.
January 10th, 7pm shows snow accumulated, Merritt BC Photo KDG
We have had snow on the ground here in South Central British Columbia, at 700 meters elevation, for about a month. The fist time in decades that snow lasted more then a week. The accumulation is forcast for clear skies and at this writing there are heavy skies with moderately low ceiling.
This gives a feeling of normal to local long timers.
On this day: January 10th 49 BC
Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon River with his legions.
The sun is setting on 2016 what will 2017 bring?
Since the winter season started last week we have been gaining daylight at a slow rate but we have gained 3 minutes ( well two and a half), giving us 8 hrs of light. The gain was 1 second on the 21st to a staggering 42 seconds today.
It is the shortest day of the year ( solstice) in terms of daylight, but it does not have the latest sunrise nor the earliest sunset of the year. This is because of a discrepancy between our modern-day timekeeping methods and how time is measured using the Sun. Astronomers call this difference the equation of time. Source: https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/canada/Kamloops
From a low point of 7:57 minutes hrs. of daylight to a bright and shiny 8:extra 3 minutes today.
So; happy end to the calendar year, and an optimistic rise to spring and summer.
On this Day: December 28th 1944
Maurice Richard is the first NHL player to score 8 points in a single game.
The November and December super moon brought the earth close twice in a little over a month increasing the pull of gravity and the wobble of the earths orbit around the sun.
On this Day: December 27th 2001
China gets permanent normal trade relations from the US.
Photo KDG: Public buildings are kept warm and are a good refuge when away from home…
The winter solstice is a week away on the 21st at 4:44 AM, the days will start to get longer. The Spring equinox 12hrs and 12hrs night and day will be on March 20th 3:29 PM giving an 88 day winter.( strike up some Beethoven)
The 6 days could have had an effect on the start of weather here as we are six days ahead to the 23 degrees that tips toward the sun in the summer season.
Full Moon on Tuesday another super moon not as close as the November one but still a hunters moon.
Moon rising 5/6/12 File Photo KDG
Editors: Note Winter is sometimes measured by weather and not seasonal quarters check the local conditions for things like building codes as well as driving needs.
On this Day: December 14th 2004
The Millau Viaduct ( worlds tallest bridge) is opened in France.
The first week of December saw clear skies, twinkling planet’s making 5 point star signatures, silvery moon’s
There is a whole school of thought that the gravitational influence of the moon has a triggering effect on geological events!
In theory, this slight deformation of the Earth’s crust could be sufficient to trigger an earthquake—like the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back.
“Most earthquakes occur on preexisting tectonic lines, and the majority do occur as a result of geophysical processes, but there may be some correlation [between the moon] and earthquakes,” Chester said. source National Geographic News
” Geoff Chester, US Naval observatory. Washington.”
Today: Moon rise 12:22 PM Sunset 4:01 PM.
On this Day: December 6th 1907
Over 300 coal miners die in an explosion Monongah, West Virginia.
Nicola Avenue Merritt lit up for after pavement and traffic island redo.
Some people suffer from SAD , Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal celebration lighting may help.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine notes that “some people experience a serious mood change when the seasons change. They may sleep too much, have little energy, and may also feel depressed. Though symptoms can be severe, they usually clear up.”[6] The condition in the summer can include heightened anxiety.[7 source Wikipedia
The affliction may happen it summer change and may also have something to do with course change.
The shortest day is on December 21st at 10:44 UTC time. The north pole will be at its greatest distance from the Sun at minus 23 degrees . The sun will rise at 8:01 AM and set at 3:59 PM making for 7 hours and 58 minutes , 7:57:58 for you rocket science people.
Be happy be glad today is yours to have its 24 hours just like everyone else alive.
Best Western under construction in Merritt includes EV stations Photo KDG
Best Western under construction in Merritt includes EV stations Photo KDG
A couple of new motor hotels are nearing completion in Merritt. A Best Western and Comfort Inn have been under construction for some time. an unconfirmed source says that a Tesla quick charger will be included in the mix that will be twice as fast as the quick charger on Voght street, downtown.
The new buildings are at the entrance of Merritt, off highway 5 and 5A.
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