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The week in Pictures 11/3/12

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TGIF

Merit

Have a great weekend.

Karen Blain the Kamloops coördinator of the NITEP program that’s the program that since 1974 has assisted nearly 400 first nation teachers to get degrees through the University of British Columbia and its affiliates. They are intending a joint field office here in September 2013 . She says that the degree program has reduced credits required by the BC College of Teachers standards to 151 credits from 174. Meaning that 3 years in a field location such as the September combining of Thompson Rivers and Nicola Valley Institute of Technology and then a year at the university campus with a 3 week practicum will get you a teaching degree that can be used anywhere in the Province.

About a 15 people attended the presentation mostly administrators  some interested in teaching degrees with a cultural dimension.

http://teach.educ.ubc.ca/bachelor/nitep/

Today in history: November 2.2000

The first resident of the International Space Station is landed on board.

Heavy equipment operation

A couple of representatives of a heavy equipment operation training business are about the local Community College NVIT. Shawn Bonnough an instructor with Velocity Training http://www.YourInspirationalTraining.com . is here.

Shawn says that he can make a client able to run a heavy dozer in 4 weeks. He adds that the finished student has no experience in operation only competency in knowledge of its operation and safety. They say they have  their school in Alberta and list on their website an Osoyoos, British Columbia address.

In a short interview he expressed confidence in a train the trainer program for baby boomers, as being a proper choice for older experienced clients.

NVIT is a local First Nations run school who have hosted recruiters  like Flatrion Graham, the partnership that has a  share of the 3rd ,500 KV line now under construction to the Lower Mainland from the Revelstoke Dam.

The hosting is limited to supplying a room and advertising the activity at the front entrance.For recruiters like Flatrion  Graham ,according to a source,the Velocity people had an appointment with a  the dean.

The interview we had was in the waiting area of the foyer at NVIT and was ended when the gentlemen were called to a meeting.

A search of the Better Business Bureau in Osoyoos came up as:

Your search for – “Velocity Training” in “VOH1V5” – did not match a known location.

A search without location gets us a High Velocity Training ,201-5061 50 St, Camrose, AB T4V 1R3  showing a no rating status which means that the BBB has no information, that includes no significant government actions involving them. No advertising complaints. The BBB have a file on the company for 3 years with no complaints in the 3 years or last 12 months  that are open.

Velocity Training may be to new to have any BBB activity.

The  HighVelocity  Training website talks about the Enbridge project. The project is yet not approved. It is suggested as being a catalyst for need of equipment operators.

The June 2012 publication of Aboriginal Market Places reports a contracting of Velocity inc in Osoyoos with High Velocity Training in  Camrose Alberta.

It appears that they are trying to accommodate aboriginal aspiration to manage their own people by supplying training leading them to be trainers.

Today in history: November 1 1941

An American photographer takes a picture of a rising moon and it becomes the most famous photo ever taken.

The week Pictures 10/27/12

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Visit

The Area Governor and delegation visited Merritt Toastmasters club last evening.Shirley Boxrud is area 35 district 21 of Toastmasters International. It was her official fall visit.

The delegation participated in the meeting and gave the general evaluation.

After completing a report on the distinguished club program goals the delegation left for home in Kamloops with a recommendation for a good restaurant.

Today in history: October 24, 1929

The stock market crashes on Black Thursday

Arts council

The local arts council has  a concert series a seasons ticket is 80 dollars 60 for seniors. All of their concerts are held at the Merritt Civic Center  on Mamette avenue of Voght street.

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council is a not for profit society and a registered charity to support arts and artists in Merritt and the Nicola Valley.

The remaining concerts for the season are:

  • December 10th 2012- John Lee Sanders
  • February 28, 2013-  Carli &Julie Kennedy
  • April 6, 2013 Vancouver piano ensemble

Tickets are also available at the door.

The society also has the Courthouse Art Gallery, and produced the Visual Artists of  the Nicola Valley Art Book.

The Merritt Live Theater Society is a member group.

The Old Court House Gallery is having the show: Earth, Fire, and Fibre II  from November 1st to December 7th. The gallery is open three days a week Thursday, Friday , and Saturday.

Today in history: October 22,1964

Canada chooses a new flag to replace the Union Jack

The week in pictures 10/20/12

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TGIF

Merit of Merritt

Its good that it is friday….

Today in history: October 19, 1914

The Battle of Ypres begins in the First World War.

Al Horne

Al Horne is presenting the last of 3 lectures at the Merritt Public library tonight 6-8 PM. Al presents on Alexander the Great and the conquest of the Persian Empire.The Macedonians united Greece except for Sparta into nation   to drive the  Persian threat out of the world and give western culture peace and security.  The peace lasted 40 years after Alexanders death before breaking up his empire into smaller ruling sections.

Al Horne is a retired history teacher with first hand travelers knowledge of the locations of the significant events in Greece’s world conquest.

 

Today in history: October 18 320

Pappus of Alexandria observes an eclipse of the sun and writes a commentary in the Great Astronomer Almagest

Debate

The United States will have its final debate for the office of president in the 2012 election, this evening.

Today in history: October, 18 1781

George Washington captures York Town

Crib day

October 30 the TNRD regional district library is hosting crib providing goodies and coffee.  Drop in. 1-3 PM

Today in history: October 17 1994

A Russian journalist is assassinated while investigating corruption in the military.

The week that was 10/13/12

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