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TGIF- Thanks to all near infrastructure…

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January 18, 2019

Hydro — Green energy project has address. File Photo KDG

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.

An installation of a cell phone transponder.

File Photo KDG

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…

On this Day: January 18th 1967

The Boston Strangler goes to Jail.

Tags: Burnaby, Trans mountain

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Forestry changes call.

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January 17, 2019

Rip Rap installed at Central Park File Photo KDG

Multi year implementation of forest practices…

Changes beginning in early 2019. The government expects to make changes over several years. They are looking for several outcomes:

Improved relations with first Nations
Restoration of public Social contract.
Provide certainty in log supply.
Give land managers a better ability to promote natural resources.
Provide range planning and streamlining.

Community Economic Development Committee

Local governments are encouraged to take note of the committee’s policy page at UBCM and make recommendations.

Walter Archacan at 75, retired FN fire boss .File Photo KDG

Forestry is a big thing with the first nations people of Merritt And the Nicola Valley. Some families have been involved for generations.

On this Day: January 17th 2007

The Doomsday clock moves to 5 minutes of midnight.

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Stay warm with slippers…

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January 9, 2019

Cold feet? BC Hydro is recommending warm slippers to lesson your demand on heat.

File Photo KDG

Do you have a conflict at home about how high the heat is turned up? How about a desire to lessen your CO2 contribution? When you go to bed is there a proximity to cold feet? BC hydro is recommending soft warm house slippers to help out with energy consumption!

Ongoing 50 dollar offer.

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.

A little by the many is a lot..

The utility is also thanking the public for the cooperation during the recent storms and the large disruptions that it caused.

On this Day: January 10th 1901

The Great Texas oil gusher.

Tags: BC hydro power outages

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TGIF- Solstice

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December 21, 2018

October 1st 1958 NASA open for business... — File Photo KDG

Shortest Day 2018

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.

On this Day: December 21st 1937

Snow White an animated film is shown

Tags: Seasons

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Hydro survey says people believe storms are more often.

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December 6, 2018

A Hydro worker turns on power again on Voght street.
File photo KDG

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:

a flashlight
extra batteries
first aid kit
non-perishable food and water
Opinion: our experience has been positive with BC Hydro as they demonstrate competence in restoring power in Merritt.

On this Day: December 6th 1947

The Everglades National Park is dedicated.

Tags: BC hydro power outages, Storms

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TGIF-Computer Security Day

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November 30, 2018

Giving by those that have received File Photo KDG

Since 1988 today has been computer security day. Recommended day for updating malware etc.

On this Day: November 30th 1886

.Folies Bergere opens

Tags: Digital Security

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TNRD talks: recycling…

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November 20, 2018

Garbage system seems operator friendly

File Photo KDG

Workshop

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

On this Day November 20th 1992

A fire in Windsor castle causes 50 million in damages.

Tags: Recycle, TNRD

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TGIF- $138.9 per liter…

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November 16, 2018

broken sign no contract….Photo KDG
Nissan Leaf, gets DC quick charge in Merritt Sunday July 13th/14Photo KDG
Service from Middleton Petro File Photo KDG
clean gas clean gas pump
Green EV charger. Photo KDG
The true north strong and free…Photo KDG:
60,000 liters gasoline delivery ….file Photo KDG
Crows at local gas bar !! File Photo KDG

  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.

On this Day: November 16th 1945

Unesco is founded.

Tags: gas prices

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Nicola Naturalists, Wolfs, Bears and Snakes, Thursday November 15th…

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October 31, 2018

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

Tags: and snakes, Bears, wolfs

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Hunter Moon coming…

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October 18, 2018

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.

Tags: Hunters moon

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Nicola Watershed Community Round Table Floods, Beetles, and Fires

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October 16, 2018

Rip Rap installed at Central park File Photo KDG

On October 25th the NWCRT will host a free presentation on Floods , Beetles., fires. Hot topic considering two years in a row of high run spring run off.

Logging is going here and someone will be supplying lumber for the billions of dollars of hurricane destruction in the US. It almost makes it worth it to cancel Saudi arms sales.

Is there a spiraling curve to 5 degrees to pre-industrial age temperatures, should we dust our caves. This bunch makes no representations on these things however they are offering an educational forum on water hydrology and how it works.

October 25th Merritt Civic center free event M. Free parking.

Guest presenter Rita Winkler, PhD Registered Forester Hydrologist.

Rita is the Research Hydrologist with over 30 years of experience in forestry, applied hydrology, and water-related research. Rita coordinates the Upper Penticton Creek Watershed Experiment and the Mayson Lake Hydrologic Processes Study. Her research focuses on forest-snow interactions and the effects of forestry practices on water supplies. In addition to research, she also provides technical and professional advice on hydrologic and watershed management issues and is actively involved in operational and academic extension. Rita is an Adjunct Professor at Thompson Rivers University and the University of British Columbia.

Consulting areas: Forest hydrology, forest-snow interactions, forest management effects on streamflow and water quality, watershed management, hydrologic process research design, extension and education.

On this Day: October 16th 1841

Queens university is founded in Canada.