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The Merritt Centennials played to 725 fans in the Nicola valley memorial arena in Merritt tonight.
The team scored twice to the visiting Wiliams Lake team’s 4 recorded goals.
Action in Merritt file photo.
The Centennials hockey team is a part of the KIJHL.
The next game is on the 21st in Kimberly.
Superciliousness
Then and Now
“We will remember them.”
One of the many display tables at the NVIT open house November 13th 2025 Merritt BC Canada. Forestry has always been a major interest in BC.
The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT), established in 1995, has been a cornerstone of higher education in the Nicola Valley region of British Columbia. Located in Merritt, NVIT was created to provide vocational training and educational opportunities primarily for Indigenous students, reflecting the cultural and social needs of the community. Over the years, it has expanded its programs to cater to a diverse student body, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes Indigenous knowledge and values.
Throughout its tenure, NVIT has developed various programs that align with the economic and cultural landscape of the local area. From trades to health sciences, the institute has played a significant role in preparing students for careers that are both meaningful and applicable to their communities. The commitment to experiential learning and community engagement ensures that graduates not only receive academic knowledge but also gain practical skills essential for the workforce. The open house events, such as the one held on November 13, 2025, serve as a testament to NVIT’s dedication to showcasing its programs and fostering connections with prospective students.
As NVIT navigates the evolving educational landscape, it continues to adapt and grow, emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility. The institute’s focus on lifelong learning and professional development reflects its understanding of the changing needs of both students and industries. Through collaborations with local businesses and organizations, NVIT maintains a dynamic relationship with the community it serves, ensuring that it remains a vital resource for education and training in the region.
Contact Manager Community Connect
Marshal Polykovskiy,604-602-3417
mpolykovskiy@nvit.ca
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The Centennials are facing the Asoyoos team tonight in Merritt and it’s a couple minutes left in the second, and the Centennials are leading 621.
Update
The second period is over and the Centennials are leading seven to one, going into the final period.
The club is having their postponed Icebreaker tomorrow in Merritt. The social event will be a buzz with the record of the young Junior B team.
Post Script
Tonight’s game ended after the 3rd period in an eight to two advantage of the Merritt Centennials team, this was seen by 872 fans which is considerably up from the previous games. It all helps
Photo Bob Cat Wikipediathese.
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Remember
Ai can give you anything but temperature.
* What to Look For:
The transition from fall to winter can be benchmarked by observing a combination of astronomical, meteorological, and natural signs.❄️ Three Benchmarks for the Fall-to-Winter Transition1. Astronomical Benchmark: The Winter SolsticeThis is the official start of astronomical winter and is the point of the year with the shortest day and longest night. * What to Look For: The Winter Solstice occurs around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere. While it’s the beginning of winter, it also marks the turning point where the daylight hours begin to increase again.2.
Meteorological Benchmark:
Sustained Temperature DropMeteorologists define winter as the three coldest months of the year, which are typically December, January, and February in the Northern Hemisphere. The key transition sign is a persistent drop in the average daily temperature. * What to Look For: * Average Temperatures: The average daily high temperature consistently drops below freezing (0°C or 32°F) or remains in the lower single digits for an extended period. * Precipitation: The primary form of precipitation reliably changes from rain to snow, sleet, or freezing rain. * Frost: Heavy, persistent frost becomes a nightly occurrence, often lasting well into the day.3.
Natural Benchmark: Biological Dormancy and Migration
This benchmark involves observing significant changes in plant and animal life that signal preparation for the harsh cold.
The vast majority of deciduous trees are fully bare (leaf drop is complete), and all herbaceous plants have withered and died back, entering a state of dormancy.
Wild life
* Birds:
The complete migration of local flocks of common seasonal birds (like robins or specific geese/ducks species) has finished.
* Mammals/Insects:
Small mammals like squirrels become intensely focused on food caching before periods of severe cold, and many insects disappear or go into diapause (hibernation).
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Photo KDG: CC entering a recent hockey game in Merritt
https://www.merrittcentennials.ca/stats/schedule
The next Centennials Jr. B game will be Merritt and Ossoyos.
November 14th, 2025, 7:00 p.m. at the Nicola valley memorial arena.
Clayton:
Charters says he has supported the local Junior team for 15 years and likes to come dressed up as this rodeo clown job allows.
Keep it between the blue lines….
Can anybody tell me what this is? Hint deer hunters might know…
Remembrance Day 2024,Merritt BC Canada
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Today, people feelings and sympathies are towards veterans. For some older people that are lonely it can be a dangerous time. So if somebody shows you their veteran card make sure there’s a legitimate reason for it other than the fact that you are lonely.K
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The thin blue line at the Cenotaph in Merritt November11th
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