To the seasons of life
The big bike was in Merritt this week raising awareness to the Heart health.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon, Big Bike drive. File Photo KDG
On this Day: June 1st 1988
The intermediate range nuclear weapons limitation treaty signed in
1987 comes into effect.
A curb to sidewalk concrete entrance is poured, with feeling slots for the blind. File Photo KDG
The municipality has access to a 25,000.00 grant for seniors targeted projects. The dead line is June 15th to apply. If your a senior and have a project in mind talk to your local city official’s to apply by the deadline.
The new horizons program allows multiple applications up to the 25 thousand dollar cumulative amount.
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is currently accepting funding applications of up to a maximum of $25,000 per year per organization for community-based projects. Your organization can submit multiple applications but the total of all applications combined must not exceed $25,000, including applicable taxes per year, per organization.
Source UBCM This federal program provides grants of up to $25,000 to organizations, including local governments, to help seniors make a difference in the lives of others and in their communities.
The program supports projects that encourage seniors to play an important role in their communities by volunteering, participating in and leading community activities, and organizations to make necessary modifications or repairs to their existing facilities, or to purchase equipment and furnishings to enable programs and activities for seniors.
Good luck!
On this Day: May 31st 2013
The asteroid QE2 and its moon makes its closest pass the earth for the next two centuries to come.
Broken sign no contract….File Photo KDG
The Petro Can station on Voght and Nicola, ( highway 8 and 5 ) is selling regular gasoline at One twenty nine point nine a liter today down 10cents from recent weeks. That is 2 cents less then other stations in Merritt BC.
The average price is $1.48.9 in BC at this writing. Prices trending up. Saskatchewan has the lowest average price per liter at $1.25.2.
On this Day: May 30th 1975
The European Space Agency is established.
File Photo KDG
The time between the March 20th equinox and the summer solstice is refereed to as a lunar season giving the opportunity to name full moons. The full moon tonight will be a flower moon and the third of that season. It will be the final full moon of the spring season and be known as a flower, milk or planting moon. The same full moon in the southern hemisphere will be a hunter, beaver or frost moon.
The gravity of the moon is thought to effect earthquakes, lava flows and other earth events.
Enjoy the bright show tonight, the May moon is known as “when the ponies shed their shaggy hair ” by some first peoples.
In BC the moon was completely full at 7:19 this AM.
Moon rising File photo KDG
On this Day; May 29th 1660
Charles II is restored as a King when the English throne is returned.
Merritt BC experienced a quick run off beginning in the 1st week of May. High water and dry conditions see a high forest fire hazard in the local woods at this writing.
The holiday weekend saw a break in the river levels giving some relief to sand bagging efforts.
On this Day: May 25th 1977
Star wars is released in theaters.
Drilling equipment for dewatering File Photo KDG
We at PI think that the recent flooding demonstrates a need for collaboration on all kinds of weather related events, including the use of the resources of an experienced pipeline company ,with people that live in the area, and in emergency situations.
The Alberta premier says it must be built, nothing is must except the death and tax’s we all face. However here is her view: She believes that Alberta has capped CO 2 and there will be no net increase over the pipeline. She thinks that Alberta’s oil needs other markets then the US. She also thinks that her provinces impact on the Canadian economy is being dismissed by many.
Most importantly the division amongst people in other provinces is not good for Canada.
Premier Notleys May 22 call for action
What positive thing can you contribute to a better community over this impasse today…?
Remember this enterprise was begun in good faith with permits and regulations followed.
On this Day: May 24th 1956
The first Eurovision song contest is held.
Alan Burger and a speaker discuss a presentation, Nicola Naturalists, Merritt BC ,Ca File Photo KDG
The last presentation meeting of the season is on June 6th for the local naturalist society.Dave Manning a long time observer and natural fan will present on Vulture populations in BC will do the program.
Dave, a senior from Pender Island who’s been birding for 60 years, became hooked on vultures when he stumbled upon a white fuzz ball of a chick peeking from its nest cave. His program on the three vulture species of North America, particularly follows one Turkey Vulture nest from mating to migration. His recently published Turkey Vulture book, same title as this program, will be available for purchase.
Free parking, NVIT top of hill Belshaw avenue in Merritt, start time 7PM, all welcome, membership or donation requested.
On this Day: May 24th 1958
The United Press International is formed.
Art
The local arts council is sponsoring a retreat to the local Corbett lake.
Get your paint box ready for these dates:
Wed. June 13, Tues. July 10,
Tues. Aug 7, Tues. Aug 14,
Tues. Sept 11, Tues. Sept 18, Tues. Sept 25,
Tues. Oct 9, and Tues. Oct. 16 with on-site Art Show.
The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council is a non profit that promotes the arts in the community they are part of the BC arts council organization with local autonomy.
On this Day: May 22 1964
The Great Society project is launched in the United States.
Helicopters doing work can be an overhead hazard
File photo KDG
Sewer backups are causing some evacuations in Merritt. high waters are visibly on the retreat. Helicopters are seen in the air carrying water barrels.
On this Day: May 18th Mount St Helen erupts and effects the Pacific Northwest of North America.
Friday March 12th 2017, saw road closure on Garcia St File Photo KDG
Run off caused high levels of water in the valley with sandbagging on 2nd avenue and Garcia Street. Work still in progress for some. However the Voght street bridge was reopened after midnight on the 16th.
On this Day: May 17th 1977
Chuck E Cheese opens for the first time.
Ducks in a row,on the Nicola river , December 3rd 2013 File photo KDG
The new normal for the 21st century. The provincial government released its finding for the response to emergency conditions this week. Called addressing the New Normal for the 21st century ,the review has called for 109 changes.
The review process involved a number of public engagement sessions focussed on planning and preparedness, prevention and mitigation, response, and recovery. Feedback was obtained through one-on-one meetings with key stakeholders (including local governments), community events, online engagement, and written submissions. In April, information was analyzed and used to form the final report, including recommendations.
Among the recommendations are a number of options for the Province to enhance partnerships with local governments. These include: support towards local emergency plans; better clarification around roles and responsibilities during an emergency; and establishing workshops and forums to help support information sharing, understanding, and identification of policy gaps. There is also an emphasis on a more streamlined and efficient response and recovery process.
The recommendations include 14 ‘strategic shift’ recommendations. These recommendations suggest actions that would significantly amend current policy. Among the ‘strategic shifts’ are: proposals to develop strategic partnerships with community members (e.g. ranchers, forestry contractors, landowners) to provide additional response capacity during emergencies; building a robust emergency communications website that includes all necessary information from government as well as emergency updates; and increasing the use of prescribed burning as a safety and prevention tool.
It is reported that 19 of the recommendations are in process of implementation at this time. The new normal for the 21st century.
On this Day: May 16th 1929
The first Academy Awards are presented to merit winning nominees.
The sun west of Merritt, Red from smoke, of the 2017 fire season in the Sothern interior of BC File Photo KDG
Today the Province restricted open fires size under 1200 meters in altitude. This is a normal restriction.
Effective at noon on May 15, 2018, the size of open fires will be restricted at elevations below 1,200 metres throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.
Anyone conducting Category 2 or Category 3 burns in those areas must extinguish their fires by the deadline. This prohibition will remain in effect until Oct. 15, 2018, or until further notice.
Their are no camp fire or forest use restrictions in effect at this writing. A camp fire or cooking fire is 1/2 by 1/2 meter in size. There are no restrictions on stoves or a like.
Enjoy the coming long weekend: Specifics are available at, fire area the area includes ,Kamloops, Penticton, Merritt, Lillooet, and Vernon.
On this Day: May 15th 1928
Plane Crazy opens starring Mickey Mouse.
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