To the seasons of life
Bear deterrent File: Photo KDG
The regional district has rescheduled its free dump day from May 12th until June 16th and 17th.
This is because of flooding in the Lower Nicola area. All other conditions still apply some of which are 1 pickup truck load or a similar trailer load…
On this Day: May 11th 1995
The non-proliferation of atomic weapons treaty is extended without an expiring date or conditions.
Markey93 keeps his eye on the ball at the Nicola Valley Golf and Country Club in Merritt File Photo KDG
The Real Estate Foundation of BC is looking for nominees for best use of land, this is to recognise the principal or principal’s.
The Real Estate Foundation of BC (REFBC) invites you to nominate a community based individual or local government, and community project partnership for a REFBC 2018 Land Award.
REFBC’s Land Awards celebrate ideas and leadership in sustainable land use and real estate. The awards program recognizes outstanding projects and standout leaders who work to build healthy, resilient communities and natural environments.
There are three Land Awards, which recognize projects in three categories: Land Use and Conservation, Built Environment, and Fresh Water and Food Systems. There are also two awards for individuals: the Land Champion Award and the Emerging Leader Award. Nominations for the Land Awards open on April 5, 2018 and close on June 7, 2018.
Land Award finalists will be announced in early September. Awards are presented on October 11, 2018. REFBC will produce short videos about the Land Champion, the Emerging Leader, and the Land Award finalists.
Past award winners include the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area B, District of Lillooet and St’at’imc Agricultural Plan and the City of Campbell River for their Baikie Island Restoration
Editors note: The Union of British Columbia Municipalities is directed to local government;we consider their activities news worthy.
Grass lands producing grass for cattle are in demand for feed lots and dairy cows They feed for winter as well. for meat producers. Photo KDG ( some believe that protein from soya is a better alternative to grass going through meat.)
On this Day: May 10th 28 BC
A sunspot is observed by astronomers in ancient China.
Alan Burger and a speaker discuss a presentation, Nicola Naturalists, Merritt BC ,Ca File Photo KDG
The Nicola Naturalists will have their May meeting on Thursday May 17th at the local campus of NVIT. The presentation starts at 7PM, free parking, no food or drink in the lecture theater. All welcome, donation or membership requested.
Philip Gyug will speak on range management in the Merritt area.
We all love our grasslands but few of us know how they are managed and monitored. Philip Gyug is a graduate from UBC Okanagan with a degree in Earth and Environmental Science. In Merritt he works as a Range Agrologist for the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. He works with range licence holders to promote sound management practices, monitor range health, and provide science-based decisions to achieve good range management plans.
Merritt is a great open range area with traditional cooperative use of land in a tenured system of licencing and ownership working to give maximum benefit to all stake holders that comply with published protocols.
On this Day: May 9th 1992
A coal mine gas explosion kills 26 workers in Nova Scotia Canada.
Moon at three quarter. August ,Merritt BC FilePhoto KDG
The space administration in the US is asking for public help to create a global landslide data base.
Collar is the Cooperative Open Online Landslide Repository is a project that will use algorithms to predict posiible landslides.
Nasa plans to use a landslide reporter to work this project you can help by reporting:
The Landslide Reporter is on Facebook as well. Face book landslide reporter
On this Day May 8th 1980
Smallpox is declared eradicated by the WTO.
River up, buds are out, have a great weekend moment…
On this Day: May 4rth 2000
Ken Livingston becomes the first Mayor of London.
A EV owner taking on power in Merritt File photo KDG
BC Hydro says that 1 – 50 cars sold in BC are electric.
According to a report, over the long-term, some electric vehicles are less expensive than comparable gas-powered cars in ownership costs. One of the reasons electric vehicles are cheaper is due to B.C. having among the lowest electricity rates in North America.
This is how popular models stack up in cost of ownership per year (excluding depreciation costs):
Source BC Hydro Power Smart
BC hydro is puffing its emerging market for EVs, ( electric vehicles) they cite 1000 chargers in the province and of them 30 are quick chargers. Another 26 fast chargers are planned.
There is a new quick charger in Merritt BC 2200 block Voght street. The Green highway also has a handful of 200 amp chargers as well as one local motel has a Tesla quick charger and a number of regular chargers.
Hydro says that 95 percent of all car trips in BC are under 30 KM.
( good for 120 volt home charging.) KDG
On this Day: May 3rd 2007
Madeline McCain goes missing from her apartment in Portugal.
ice conditions can change quickly File photo: KDG
May 7th and 9th will see a the CRTC for the emergency alert system for smart phones. These apps have been available since April 6th 2018.
This is in concert to the National Emergency Preparedness Week May 7th to 12th.
As of April 6, 2018, Canadians with most LTE devices will get those same warnings on their smartphones, in a form similar to text messages. Wireless public alerts have been tested by emergency agencies, and are mandatory across the country.
You may want to pay attention and consider with care, they have said that they have remedied false alerts such as a recent missile alert in Hawaii.
Alerts will sound, unless your device is muted or turned off, for events like natural disasters, extreme weather and terrorist attacks. The shrill, siren-like alarm tone is the same one that currently accompanies emergency broadcasts on radio and television.
Tests run on different days for different provinces.
On this Day: May 2nd 1991
Born South Korean singer actor Jeong Jinwoon. ( 2AM )
So they build great sidewalks for the use of many people to walk to destinations. We know of people that lost legs to walking with the oncoming traffic coming in the lane right at their back. Never mind death wish crazed drivers there are heart attacks, mechanical failures, weather bursts any number of reasons to be one lane away from traffic when walking close to the curb or even on the sidewalk.
Walking in a group maybe talking about the game all the more reason to see the oncoming traffic in the closest lane.
Simple but people are not thinking of being hurt they are relaxed and mostly in attentive. The consequences are terrible to lose a leg or your life causes distress to everyone involved.
Stay safe, pay attention, keep alert. Walk with the oncoming traffic in full view!
On this Day: May 1st 1869
The follies open in Paris France.
RCMP at Merritt restaurant, a member of the musical ride. File photo KDG
The famed musical ride is purported to be coming to the Merritt Rodeo grounds in August. It was last here in the summer of 1988. The demonstration of lancers, riding horses set to music is a popular exibit at many summer events. The season starts for the ride on May 15th with the commissioners inspection.
The Schedule for Merritt says August 7th 2018, a local source says Rotary has sponsored it and tickets are available through them soon.
Every spring, the RCMP Commissioner visits the Musical Ride stables in Ottawa, Ontario to inspect the Musical Ride before the start of their summer tour. The 32 horses and riders of the Musical Ride line up in rows and the Commissioner passes by each rider and horse to ensure they meet the regimental standard of dress and deportment. The Commissioner then watches the first official performance of the season and sees first-hand that the Musical Ride is ready to represent the RCMP and Canada during their annual tour.
Over the course of the 2018 tour, the Musical Ride will perform in approximately 40 communities in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia. Musical Ride performances are a Canadian tradition which helps raise funds for local charities and community initiatives across Canada.
On this Day: April 27th 1967
Expo 67 opens in Montreal Quebec.
Bev Veale File Photo KDG
This years theme of world intellectual property day is,is women’s input into creative innovation., The World organization promotes the creation of intellectual property;
Every day women come up with game-changing inventions and life-enhancing creations that transform lives and advance human understanding from astrophysics to nanotechnology and from medicine to artificial intelligence and robotics.
And in the creative sphere, whether in the movies, animation, music, fashion, design, sculpture, dance, literature, art and more, women are re-imagining culture, testing the limits of artistry and creative expression, drawing us into new worlds of experience and understanding.
The important and inspiring contributions of countless women around the globe are powering change in our world. Their “can do” attitude is an inspiration to us all. And their remarkable achievements are an invaluable legacy for young girls today with aspirations to become the inventors and creators of tomorrow.
On this Day: April 26th 1970
World intellectual property convention, organization, is established.
Bear deterrent: File Photo KDG
The 2018 free disposal day is coming up on Saturday May 12th in Merritt. Dumping fees are waived for many items that are hard to dispose of. There is a limit of one pickup load or trailer of similar capacity there are similar events for the 17 communities in the Thompson Nicola Regional District, Check the website for days.
The toxic waste pick up will be the same day but at the Merritt Civic Center parking lot:
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is material labeled, corrosive, poisonous, ignitable, or toxic. Examples include adhesives, paint thinners, chemicals, cleaners, mercury, antifreeze, herbicides, pesticides, paint, oils, and gasoline. This material should NEVER be put into the garbage. During the Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up, residents are welcome to bring these hard to dispose of items to the event nearest them for safe and environmentally friendly disposal. This event is for residential waste only. Business and commercial hazardous waste will not be accepted.
As an added service, sites that normally accept only bagged household garbage and recycling will also accept furniture, mattresses, scrap metal, tires on rim, and small loads of demolition/construction waste. Residents are reminded to tarp and secure loads before leaving home! Unsecure material is a hazard and fines can be issued for failing to secure loads. As per Bylaw 2465, an unsecured load may be penalized with a fine of up to $100.00 per incidence
The TNRD serves 17 communities in the south central interior of BC. Free dumping days apply to residential non commercial use.
On this Day: April 25th 1859
The Suez Cannel construction is begun by the British and French.
The local school district is having an art show telling the story of the Merritt and Princeton geographic area.
The show runs until May 19 2018, at the Olde Court House Gallery, 1840 Nicola avenue Merritt BC , Canada.
On this Day: April 24th 1913
The Woolworth Building opens in New York.
Hey Merit what do you say?
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