You are presumed to be honest and responsible without evidence to the contrary beyond a reasonable doubt… on the balance of probablilties you are justified by 51 % likelyhood.
You can not win a fair maiden with a faint heart! Nor can you win her with this quote!!
When I met you I started to whittle a lance! Hard wood and dull knife later, we pause.
To note that there was no shortage of worthy rivals to provoke.
So, quote: if then you wait by the river long enough, you will see your enemies bodies float by.
But I am not unnerved by seeing them with their smiles.
A moment lost is a moment lost, without reply. Philosophy a poor comfort to wrest.
The fact that you are more then the Rut, a mind worthy to test. With a high value put on the destiny of your thoughts, consent.
And never, a moment spent on frivolity and puss.
I will always stay my drive to see you, unless in the right. And judge it tight, a valor to you.
With out a ruddy fight.
Kevin D. Griffiths,
Flood watch, 2021.
The time since November 13th while starting out as notable is not yet a pleasant thought; the whole experience needs work to mitigate people’s losses. Thanks for your wisdom!
On this Day: November 26th 1778
First European visitor to the Hawian Island of Maui.
Whats Cooking
Spiritual Romance
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Editors note: We do not worship the moon or other physical things, we rely on the image and its ability to be a time and place marker and event tag to apply poetic thought for your enjoyment. That being said, destiny is often caused by belief and we would not take that away from anyone. However, we maintain that poetic thought needs a conduit and we are fortunate to have such a beautiful one at our pleasure. PP
The City is happy to welcome evacuees from stage 2 on Saturday, November 27th, 2021. they caution, that they will still be on alert status to possibly leave without much notice.
We are happy to advise that we are ready to welcome home residents in Phase 2 on Saturday, November 27 at 12:00 PM (noon), pending final water testing results that will be received on Friday, November 26, 2021. The evacuation order for this area will be downgraded to an evacuation alert.
We will be providing information on day access for Phase 3 tomorrow Friday, November 26. It’s important to note that the city residents are returning to is not the same city they left.
The Source: the City of Merritt, Map on the city website
Today is the international day for the ending of violence against women.
OUCH
File photo KDG
Homicidies in Canada 2020
There were 743 homicides in Canada in 2020. The change was plus 56 from 2019, the rate per 1100k of the population was 1.95. The breakdown by sex was 568 male to 171 female; who ahead?
These stats are all homicides, which means survival of violence is a different thing and it is subject to social priorities. ( ie: 1 in 5 were gang-related, down considerably since 2016). If death because of gang activities is effectively addressed, because of priorities then AW violence can also be.
Edmonton Alberta had the highest homicide rate; 3.19 per 100 K, with Montreal the lowest at 0.97. Once again these are all homicide statistics and hide an ugly monster.
Beating deaths were .34 of homicides down from a high of 0.53 in 1993.
British Columbia had 8 more homicides in 2020, Alberta had 39 more.
There were 277 homicides in Canada by firearms nearly half with handguns ( Whos got handguns in Canada?)
You be the judge and not a stat.
NOTE:
Editors note: Statistical data: 2021 Stats Can, why are 4 homicides not listed in either gender?
Data release date: November 25th, 2021, Stats Can
On this Day: November 25th 1905-1915
Albert Einstien presents his notes on general relativity.
Nicola Avenue enjoyed a new water and sewer in recent years: File Photo KDG
Returning to Merritt:
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We understand that residents in Phase 2 and Phase 3 areas are eager for more information about when they will be able to return home.
City of Merritt
The City of Merritt only has one operational well, which is supplying all the water for the entire City of Merritt. Residents of Phase 2 will be able to return home when the City of Merritt can provide clean drinking water and sewage services to this area.
There are three main challenges for the Phase 3 area:
The water supply needs to be increased, with at least one more functioning well.
The water pipes need to be flushed and checked for safety.
The sewage and drinking water distribution systems are tied together throughout the Phase 3 area.
Although there are properties in the Phase 3 area that were not directly affected by flooding, the downstream infrastructure has been heavily damaged, and in some cases destroyed. The City of Merritt is working hard to isolate these systems, repair, run bypasses, or replace them as necessary.
We ask for patience as we work as hard as we can to get them to a position where people can come home as soon as possible.
Visit our Return Home Webpage below for more information:
OTTAWA/CALGARY, Alberta, Nov 15 (Reuters) – Canada’s Trans Mountain oil pipeline has been shut down temporarily because of rainstorms pounding parts of the province of British Columbia, the operating company said in a statement on Monday.
Reuters
TMX and local FN bands.
the regular Trans Mountain Pipeline activities ceased for intervention with flooding and emergency abatement. Some equipment showed up and assisted local FN with flood mediation.
Cliff Shackelly, and the Nooaitch band, had Trans Mountain equipment and personal remediation of bridges and roads last week after being cut off from the rest of the world by a flash flood from the flashy Coldwater river system. Another, Arnold Lampreau, Cheif says that Forestry brought in a road from Spius Creek, to relieve. Cliff Shackelly now works security at the Trans-Mountain Camp, according to Lampreau.
Fish traps on The Coldwater south of Colletville, and operated by the tribal association, of which the 300 odd members of the Nooitch band are members, are not accounted for at this time. The group takes returning Salmon Captive for enumeration and projections of fish stocks.
November 23rd 2021, Oil prices jump by 2.6 percent.
The US president authorized the use of the countries emergency oil reserve today. The announcement is credited to have made oil prices jump over 2 percent. West Texas light crude, the benchmark grade that Canadian oil from Edmonton is sold, went to $78.75 dollars PB. On a sense of supply concerns.
Parkland refinery Burnaby BC .
The parkland refinery in Burnaby BC processes crude from the Trans Mountain Pipeline and stopped its processes in response to the flooding and the lack of oil from the Transmountian Pipeline supply being stopped.
While still processing oil from storage and ships the shut down will be causing more flaring and noise for its Burnaby neighbors.
The Burnaby refinery is the last refinery in Western Canada, it was acquired by Parkland Limited in 2017, after being part of the Burnaby community since 1935. ” Keeping people moving on Land, Air and Sea”.
Flooding State of emergency different then Covid.
It should be obvious in BC that the savings of insurance premiums and the demand on fuel at lockdown times, enjoyed by BC people during the Hiadus from Covid-19 will be there for this situation. Be careful!
Transmountain pipeline delivers 300 thousand barrels of product a day from Edmonton to Burnaby. The expansion, (TMX,) will more than double that. The work is expected to be complete in December 2022,
It is expected that the 300 thousand barrels will be back online by the end of the week.
25 percent of Children registered, get vaccinated system. ( 90,000)
5-11-year-olds vaccination.
The campaign starts Monday.
Consent.
Drop-ins are difficult at this time.
Adults not finished their own shot series, come in with kids ( immediate family needs)
Pharmacy-only for 12 and up…
Johnson and Johnson vector vaccine.
more…
From the Editor.
In order for a child to receive a pediatric COVID-19 vaccine, they must have verbal consent from either a parent or legal guardian — or written consent if they’re being accompanied by an adult who isn’t their legal guardian.
The City of Merritt is starting its recovery plan today at 12 noon, after finishing a rapid inspection program to classify damage and accessibility to property.
Roadblocks will remain in place at access points to the City.
PHASE ONE
Phase 1: North of the RCMP Station
We anticipate that the evacuation order for this phase will be lifted on Tuesday, November 23rd at 12:00 PM (noon).
Critical information for residents returning as part of phase 1:
The phase 1 area will be on “Evacuation Alert” status
The phase 1 area is on “Boil Water Notice”, meaning that all water must be boiled before it is consumed.
The City asks that residents be extremely conscious of water use, as the Kengard well is the only well currently feeding this system and minimizing water use is necessary to preserve fire flow.
Prior to return, residents should acquire sufficient food and supplies to be self-sufficient for 72 hours. Grocery stores in the phase 1 area are working to come online for November 23, 2021, though reduced hours may be in place and there is no guarantee on what products will be available.
Garbage and recycling service will commence the week of November 29th, 2021 (commercial service will begin immediately)
The City will be providing reduced levels of snow clearing service.
The City has reduced flows for fire protection, which is being partially offset by water tanker and water truck vehicles on standby.
Hydro, gas and internet utilities are all operational in the phase 1 area.
The City is coordinating with the School District, which is developing a plan for remote learning for students in our community, alongside a plan for returning to physical locations.
At the outset, the Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre will not be open. 9-1-1 services will be available with service to Kamloops. Interior Health is actively working on bringing additional health services online.
During this phase, roadblocks will remain on Voght Street at Grimmett Street, on Nicola Avenue at Juniper Drive, and on Nicola Avenue at Coldwater Road.
Access from Highway 8 to retail stores in the Northeast of Merritt will be via Juniper Drive. A reduced speed zone of 30 km/h will be implemented on Juniper Drive and Parker Drive (Figure 1 – Detour Route).
Kevin Griffiths
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