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Here’s a claim of a local artisan that may give you an option:
Our selection of artisan breads will have you coming back for more – and we have a different feature every day of the week, ranging from Alsatian Rye to Baguette and Multigrain Bread. Favourites like Country Bread and Sourdough are available daily, as is a variety of buns. Bakery’s’ Best Buns make great burger buns!
On this Day: February 2nd 1840
The first rememberance of a ground hog day observance.
Winnie the Pooh the unpretentious icon of cudability , wit and wisdom is recognised for his contributions today! AA Milne his creator was good for quotes ” some people care to much, it’s called love.” People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day” Winnie the Pooh.
Set in east Essex Winnie’s presence was felt through his creators experience starting in the early 20th century. Winnie’s name is an adaptation of Winnipeg, the city in Canada that would have been his home after the man who rescued it as a orphaned cub had done his service in the Great war. In 1914, Lt Harry Colbourne paid 20 dollars for the young female black bear as he was traveling to CFB Valcartier to serve in the Canadain Veterinary corps. At the end of the war Colbourne decided to leave Winnie in the London zoo that had been her home from 1915 to its death in 1934.
January the 18th (Winnie the pooh day) is the birthday of the author A.A. Milne, Winnie inspired his character while in the London Zoo.
On this Day: January 18th 1993
Martin Luther King Jr day is observed in all 50 states for the first time.
Salmo has gotten some notice for its Heritage Hub project, it has received the 2017 Community excellence award from the Union of BC Municipalities.
The project was made possible by a number of unique partners who were able to work with the Village to identify common interests that were compatible with local priorities and strategic direction. This included Imperial Oil, which has leased the land to the Village; the Regional District of Central Kootenay, which has provided grant funding; and the combined efforts of Heritage Hub Inc. (representing local artists and entrepreneur) and Heritage Salvage (the parent company and investor).
The project was cultural and arts leaning and included in the Hub were, a garden center, arts display, tattoo shop, used materials shop and others…
Editors note: nothing goes anyone’s own way we must work together and get the best we can out of any opportunity.
The Trans Mountain expansion issued this list in September 2017 the start date of its project. The Ledcor partnership contractor effects the Merritt area most as well as Surerus Murphy in the Coquihalla. At this writing the contractors most used motel is not hosting any crews.
Spreads 1 & 2: Edmonton/Yellowhead
Contractor: Midwest Pipelines Inc.
Spreads 3 & 4: North Thompson
Contractor: Ledcor Sicim Limited Partnership
Spread 5A: BC Interior
Contractor: Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
Spread 5B: Coquihalla – Hope
Contractor: Macro Spiecapag Joint Venture
Spread 6: Fraser Valley
Contractor: Somerville-Aecon Energy Group
Lower Mainland:
Contractor: Kiewit Ledcor TMEP Partnership
Lower Mainland scope includes Spread 7, Burnaby Mountain tunnel and three terminals: Westridge Marine Terminal, Burnaby Terminal and Sumas Terminal
The Trans Mountain expansion is a 7.4 billion dollar twinning of a n existing pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby. There is currently a court order for a concern over routing through the Coldwater Band in Merritt. The concerns are over ground water and proximity to the Coldwater river.
Alan Burger and a speaker discuss a presentation, Nicola Naturalists, Merritt BC ,Ca File Photo KDG
Otter Nicola River Merritt a good indcator of health File photo KDG
Jessica Urquhart will be presenting on the health of Salmon in the Nicola Watershed at the January 17th meeting of the Nicola Naturalists.
The presentation is at 7PM NVIT lecture theater, at the top of the hill Belshaw avenue in Merritt.
Jessica Urquhart is a Fisheries Technologist with the Nicola Watershed Stewardship and Fisheries Authority (NWSFA), the “fisheries department” of the Nicola Tribal Association. Working with its member communities, as well as private property owners, the NWSFA undertakes an annual program of stock assessment and fish habitat restoration projects in the Nicola Watershed. NWSFA staff interact with other First Nations and DFO to advocate for the protection and restoration of the Nicola Watershed’s fisheries resources. With information provided by the entire NWSFA fisheries team, Jessica will discuss how the team plays an important role in the management of the salmonids of the Nicola Watershed.
Free parking at the school, no drinks or food in the lecture all, the group says that all are welcome, membership or donation requested.
Editors note: this meeting is on a Wednesday against the usual Thursday monthly meeting.
On this Day: January 4rth 1999
Jesse Ventura a professional wrestler becomes governor of Minnesota.
A sign displayed at a local pre owned shop in the down town of Merritt. File Photo KDG
The Nicola Valley Film Society is presenting its first 2018 film on Monday January 15th at the lecture theater of the local community college NVIT. the film is A Man Called Ove.
The society presents films from September to March (none in December) an is in its 10th year according to president Cathy Star. Films are selected and sources from TIFF, the Toronto Film Society.
Start time is 7 pm no food or drinks in the theater, top of the hill Belshaw avenue, free parking.
The Nicola Valley memorial arena in its present form after a refit 22 years ago. Source Brain Barrett 32 year contract manager.
Brain says he is going to retire with the passing of 2017. Brain and the arena here facilitate a number of young people make the big league, including Grant Mulvey, Paul Mulvey, Ed Beers, Paul Kruse, a total of 17 NHL players skated with the local junior hockey club. Brian is a member of the BC Hall Hockey Hall of Fame.
The Trans Mountain Pipeline people have a equal opportunity policy to hiring:
Worley Parsons Cord (WPC) is the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contractor for the Edmonton Terminal and 12 pump stations included in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. Their work includes addition of four new storage tanks at Edmonton Terminal, 11 new pump stations along the route in British Columbia and Alberta and one new pipeline on the existing pipeline.
What’s your process for hiring the construction crews and related workers who will be building the Trans Mountain Expansion Project?
WorleyParsonsCord is an equal opportunity employer. Our process includes a very strong local and Aboriginal hiring focus for multiple reasons, including commercial returns to the communities engaged in the project, reduced travel risks by using workers and subcontractors living close to our construction sites, and creating a sense of pride among the respective work forces which results in improved quality. We have dedicated human resource staff that research local and Aboriginal labour sources and identify skilled workers who can bring value to our project delivery source: Trans Mountain.
The expansion of the existing line to Burnaby was approved by the NEB, the detailed route is under review( Chapter Four) by the NEB at this time. detailed route.
Local Artisans at the Gallery File photo KDG
The Old Court House Gallery in Merritt has an artisan showing to December 13th 2017 at its 1840 Nicola avenue location.
Members of the NVAC, Artists and Crafters in the valley, will be displaying their wares for the whole month of December and part of January.
Look for soaps and creams, honey, weavings, jewelry, stained glass, decorated gourds, upcycled clothes,art cards, and more…
The hours of the gallery are noon to six Thursdays through Saturdays. nicolavaleyartsgallery@gmail.com
On this Day: December 5th 63 BC
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