The first nations community is having an emphasis on sobriety this week some demonstrations were observed on Saturday.
Today in History November 16, 1885
Louis Riel hanged for treason.
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This flag goes back always, Canada flew it before the current one adopted in 1965 , it was unofficial flag as the jack of UK was still official however it gave Canada a distinctiveness from the 1890’s and sanctioned by order in council and various other methods but never by parliament. Parliament is the legal authority in Canada. Our current flag was passed by parliament after a plebiscite.
Today in History, November 14 1770
James Bruce discoverers what he believes to be the source of the mighty Nile River.
Today in History, November 15 1920
First meeting of the League of Nations in Geneva Switzerland.
This pickup owed by a family business in Princeton and used to transport crews and equipment to mineral exploration sites where continuous core samples are produced , layed out in boxes that read like a book. The samples then can be split, logged, and assayed for mineral content. According to the mining association 95 percent of the province is explored, and when talking to a man from the UK about it he says that leaves 5%; to us that’s huge. Copper mines in South America that had lower labor costs and shipping concerns dampened the industry for more than a decade, here however, in BC, the industry is enjoying a bit of a come back. The industry at its zenith employed about 30,000 people in good high paying jobs. That was about the size of the civil service and they purchased a lot of expensive supplies. Safety standards where high and corporate involvement in the community mirrored democratic ideals.
Today in History, Nov 10th 1954
Kevin Griffiths Born
Some of the local stores are supportive of good causes .
Today in History, November 4th 1994
San Fransisco: First conference that focuses exclusively on the subject of the commercial potential of the world-wide web.
Arrest, part of a normal day for the thin blue line, this recent arrest in downtown Merritt shows an officer taking into custody a suspect, he can on reasonable suspicion detain a person for 24 hours. That person can have a lawyer present for questioning, and ask for a writ to produce him in court with charges against him . Special laws after 911 undermined that civil right with out suspending all civil rights for citizens.
Today in History, November 2 1967
Vietnam: US President Johnson and “The Wise Men” conclude that the American people should be given more optimistic reports on the progress of the war.
Another motorcycle being operated on a temp permit this one however is displayed
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Today in History, November 1 1968
The Motion Picture Association of America‘s film rating system is officially introduced, originating with the ratings G, M, R, and X.
They had a local 50s theme a couple of weeks ago and this was one of the prizes.
Today in History ,October 29 ,1977
John Glenn at 77 goes into space on a space shuttle.
This project is working toward urban renewal. World acclaimed “Muralist Michelle Loughery” is part of the non-profit that runs this program.The youth project while not on the scale of the Very succesful “peace corp” of the US 1960’s era and is more local, however the scope of the artist is out and about the world so its effect goes beyond our doors. This particular work is off the parking lot and Garcia Street side of the local First Nations administration building many of the participants and the person in the picture is a member of the First Nations, Michelle has authored numbers of country music star’s murals and an inclusive mosaic at the local museum.
Good luck to those that are involved.
Today in History, October 28 th 2009
NASA starts its later canceled constellation program.
Someone enamoured with somebody , a person or computer virus that is the question.
Today in History October 27 312
Constantine the Great has his vision of the Cross.
Today in History October 26 1811
The Argentinian Government declares freedom expression for the press by decree.
Local Construction
This house is being completesd in the Crown Hill area of town an area that has many large well landscaped homes. The view is good and amenities close. It must have been better in buyers market , to build when many contractors were available.
Why are old cars like this not considered junk?
Today in History: October 25 1962
Uganda joins the UN
Today in History, October 21 1096
Peoples crusade,
the Turkish Army annihilates the people crusades’ Army of the West.
We all learn from past error , thanks to those that’s experience gives us pause in rashness and irrevocable decision.
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