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Welcome earliest spring in over 1 hundred years.

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

At 8:49 PM DST in BC spring equinox will happen. This is the soonest spring in a hundred and 24 years. Making Daylight savings time more attractive then ever.

Happy spring

On this Day: March 19th 1885

A government in Saskatchewan is declared by Louis Riel.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

Put on the green for PatrickFile photo KDG

The late 4th century or 5th century a former slave and missionary started to visit Ireland. His name was Patrick and became the patron saint, Patrick of Ireland. Credited for no snakes in Ireland he has endured the centuries without scandal. HE is remembered on his death day, March 17th, yearly by millions.

On this Day: March 17th Circa 400 ad.

March is INTERNATIONAL LISTENING MONTH!

Listen to the silence with your eyes wide open

Don’t yell, listening is not the same as hearing. To be heard timing is more of a factor then volume. A person who wants to hear is at an advantage to one just listening! A person with a response already pre made is not hearing as well. Two ears one mouth is not an accident but a clue to you and me.

On this Day: March 2nd 1961

Peace Corps created.

TGIF- Last day of dementia awareness week.

File Photo KDG

Alzheimer’s awareness week runs from February 14th to 21st, today is its last day in case you forgot. Perhaps you can remember for next year.

On this Day: February 21st 1925

The New Yorker is published.

Panel Disscussion

The local literacy Merritt group has a fun
function for young ones File photo KDG

There will be a panel discussion after the AGM of the local literacy society at the local public library on February 25th. The discussion will be from 6:40 to 7:30 PM. Every Family has at least one good story. What’s yours? The theme is howto source stories from family members.

Panelists:

Nathan Chenoweth genealogy researcher.

Iris Hodgson Self published author.

Marilyn Wright Biographer.

On this Day: February 13th 1880

Thermionic is observed.

Member Renew at Chamber..

The local chamber is calling for renewal of membership.

With our 2020 Renewal Packages, we are also offering more Member 2 Member Local Discounts. Be sure to take a look at the application form, and start offering your own Member 2 Member deals!

Merritt Chamber of Commerce
Merritt and district chamber of commerce
Excellence is a desirable thing… Gala February 2011 File Photo KDG


On this Day: January 28th 814

Charlemagne dies.

Hello World…

Process may could result in trial and election in 2020.

Bring to heel a US president…

Donald Trump impeached by House moves to Senate for trial.

On this Day: January 16th 2020

Impeachment of Donald Trump moves to Senate.

Double digit below centigrade…

A cold spell is forecast to start on Sunday bringing a prolonged cold spell.

Coming Sunday the local rod and gunners are having there annual fish derby on Mamit lake north west of Merritt off 97C. There is a 15 dollar entry fee and prizes include one for coarse fish. BJ Moore, the club president once again hosts the event that runs from 8AM to 2: 15 PM.

Ice conditions can change quickly.
File photo: KDG

On this Day: January 7th 1980

Chrysler corporation is bailed out by US president Jimmy Carter.

Thursday update BC Public health…

On this Day: December 23 1893

The opera Hansel and Gretel is performed for the first time.

TGIF-On this Day: December 27th 1932…

Radio City Music Hall opens:

Happy holiday, gone until December 31st Enjoy on this Day:

Santa ready for Christmas File Photo KDG

First pipe in the Ground…

Pipe for oil field File:Photo KDG

The Trans Mountain Expansion put its first pipe in the ground in Alberta this week.

On this Day: December 19th 1924

Last Rolls Silver Ghost is sold in London.