Regrets
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Schools Back!
Schools back today watch for speed zones, a moment of inattention can be a lifetime of regret.
On this Day September 5th 1836
Sam Houston becomes the first elected President of Texas.
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Rodeo weekend in Merritt
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The local rodeo is on this weekend, Labour Day. There are a few back widow signs saying in essence “live like the 25 year old star Ty Pozzobon. Ty died last year from issues coming from head injuries according to accounts.
The family of a 25-year-old Canadian bull riding champion, who died suddenly Monday, is warning about the dangers of concussions in the wake of his death. … Close friends and Canadians in the rodeo and bull-riding community are mourning the loss of the young bull rider.
Accounts also say he took his own life, something that should never be considered as good advise.
The truth is yes you may take risks to enhance your life . The law says not recklessly. This goes beyond most of us that may consider roller coaster rides as risk. The reality is many jobs and situations may cause additional risk for gain or to prevent loss and so long as reasonable efforts are made it is legal to take those risks.
We all lost something with the untimely loss of Ty Pozzabon last January. However it is complicated to enjoy life so yes live like Ty is a view to be balance, some it to be outright rejected.
You be the judge in your trade offs but never take that non reversible (taking your own life) step to preserve a persona at the cost of never making a personal decision again.
On this Day: September 1st 1905
Alberta and Saskatchewan join the become part of Canada.
A sign displayed at a new local pre owned businees in the down town of Merritt.
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The Tiff film schedule for the 2017/18 Nicola Valley film society is out. The six films and the AGM date. Are published at the Public library. Admission is 5 dollars on a two dollar membership and a seasons ticket will be available to purchase on September 18th at the first film.
On this Day: August 29th 1831
Electro Magnetic induction is discovered .
Still waters are great..
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Canada 150
World War 1 Hill 70 battle is over today in 1917, dead included soldiers from the interior of BC, For Sale.
On this Day: August 25th 2012
Voyager 1 goes interstellar, the first man-made object to do that.
Pig catcher for pipeline, File photo KDG
The Trans Mountain expansion is scheduled to begin its twinning of its existing line between Edmonton and Burnaby this September. The company has an enhanced website and are proclaiming that safety is its number one priority “every meter of the way. ” We live here and invite the many to watch and hold them to what they say. KDG
Getting ready for construction:
Trans Mountain is engaging with local communities and businesses to ensure non-local workers have a place to live while they’re working — either temporary camps or dispersed in hub communities through a mix of commercial and rental accommodation.
Trans Mountain will balance the positive impact of economic benefits for local accommodation, retail and service providers with the need to satisfy local concerns about increasing demand on accommodation and housing. source Trans Mountain newsletter.Editor note, the expansion will involve over 5ooo workers.
On this Day: August 23d 1904
A patent is won for snow chains on autos.
Cooking hamburgers
for hockey
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The Nicola Valley Memorial Arena has had ice two weeks, this after noon a pile of snow from the a cleaning shows the activity from a hockey school.
The long time BCJHL hockey team will start its local camp on Monday here. The Merritt Centennials stared with the league here with the 1973-74 season and have made the playoffs more then 30 times since.
The team has its first exhibition game on August 23rd 3 days into camp.
On this Day: August 16th 1962
Pete Best leaves the Beatles making room for Ringo Star.
Music fest back
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Jerry a retired artisan and Cat operator has another reason to be at the river he collects drift wood to make art. The favorite is roots from cottonwood it “has interesting rocks and debris that adds to the interpretation of the form” says Jerry. A lampshade is overdone to Jerry but he enjoys the outings on the river, Val his beau says Jerry is a dare devil, however he is experienced in the use of the river and is responsible in all ways.
The music festival is on this weekend and river use is not an exclusive right to anyone. Enjoy your neighbour as well as the experience.
Have a great weekend KDG
On this Day: August 4th 1790
The revenue cutter service ( pre-runner to the US Coast Guard) is established.
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broken sign no contract….
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The gasoline price is at $1.10.9 cents a liter today a day before the long week end starts. The price represents a stable driving season and a management attitude by consumers. The absence of the McMurray fire this year may have something to do with it and the Shell Station off Belshaw Avenue has not gone without supply as yet this season as was the case last season. At this writing a fuel truck is delivering there for the weekend.
The drought sign has gone up from normal meaning conditions are dryer act accordingly.
Gas buddy says that all Merritt gas stations are on price. The average price is $1.22.3 and the lowest is 94.9 in BC. Trending up…
On this Day: August 3rd 1859
The American Dental association is founded.
Fishing at the train bridge
For kids 5 -15 with parental supervision the Freash water fishing society has lessons on sundays at the park on Nicola lake.
Everything is supplied.
Meet at Nicola Lake Sundays, Monk Provincial park through August 20tt ,Saturdays. Kentucky Allainee Park is on Sundays to the 19th of August.
The Fresh Waters Fisheries Society, has Fish stocking programs, fish and has revenue from licences.
The provincial park system is a wonder of the world in BC, an expense that no one complains about. There are many parks to chose from and we are proud of them all.
On this Day: July 21st 1970
The Asswan High Dam is completed in Egypt.
The press box at the entrance to the music festival grounds now used by many organizers in Merritt ,File Photo KDG
There were a couple of young men picking up tables from the arena downtown on Tuesday. They are setting up for the July 7th Bass Coast concert here in Merritt.
The electronic music festival is for millennials according to the two . They then qualified that there is a mix of ages and people who attend.
This is the 9th annual for the concert held on the music festival site south of Merritt.
The artists include: 1800 Haightstreet, Electric Café, and Abstrakt Sonance and others.
On this Day: July 5th 1954
The BBC broadcasts its first TV program.
Otter Nicola River Merritt
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One third of the life of the Canadian nation is a lot of water under the bridge. At 69 a Peter Mansbridge is a wealth of experience in apparent good health.
The iconic CBC anchor is retiring from the Canadian Broadcast Corporation on July 1st (last show June 30th 2017). He will host the broadcast from parliament hill on Saturday however.
Have a great weekend and Canada Day Peter. We hope that the pressure is off and the day resonates is for you .
On this Day: June 30th 1960
Belgian Congo gets its independence .
Construction started
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Construction has started on the multi million dollar addition to the local NVIT campus.
NVIT a public college, top of the hill on Belshaw avenue in Merritt completing is circle of buildings… in its original plan.
On this day: June 29th 2007
Apple introduces its first mobile phone.
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