To the seasons of life
Crocus: File Photo KDG
Easter is coming once again along with Passover and to all those that witness resurrection ; Peace and good will!
Back on Tuesday.
On this Day: March 29th 2017
Article 50 of the EU law is invoked beginning a 2 year process of withdraw by Britain.
The Nicola naturalists will have Jo Anne Hales on April 19th to present Habitat Selection of the Spade Foot toad.
Jo-Anne Hales is a professional agrologist and the Environmental Specialist for the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc. She is also completing a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science at Thompson Rivers University studying the Great Basin Spadefoot (an amphibian species at risk) on the New Gold – New Afton Mine site. Come and hear about these charismatic little critters. Her talk was postponed in May 2017 due to the floods – catch it in 2018.
Meeting time is 7PM all welcome, membership or donation requested, top of the hill Belshaw Avenue in Merritt. Free parking , no food or drink in the lecture theater.
On this Day: March 28th 1979
A reactor on Pensylvania’s Three Mile Island has a partial meltdown.
Drilling equipment for dewatering Photo KDG
The tripling of transport capacity from the oil sands via the Trans Mountain expansion to its Burnaby terminal and tank farm is a serious decision made. It goes back decades to when permits to explore were let in good faith and standards for development were in place. Global concerns have made standards different now however good faith remains a valuable key to function in life.
Norm Hanson a registered professional forester (retired) said that there were 700 streams to cross. And some of note at Burnaby : Eagle Creek, Silver Creek, Stony Creek and others all have tributaries potently effected by a pipeline.
Trans Mountain has identified more than 1,000 potential watercourses along the Project footprint between Edmonton and Burnaby. Trans Mountain’s Environment Team has investigated every one to collect data, with the exception of a few locations where the team did not have access to the immediate site. source Trans Mountain Today
There is also the issue of water usage in the production of bitumen at source, some thing talked about in terms of a standard that can be civil.
To be frank the use of the term Warrior up by a prepared First Nations youth, at the UN diminishes the credibility of some of the arguments for the protection of the resource rather then enhancing it.
We are glad to see the concerns of the people and the expression of concerns by them, that is their right. The amount of diligence being applied and published seems overwhelming and we hope that a broad agreement including living with, on all sides, can be somehow be settled with out one side or an another dominating.
Good luck in all your views , don’t hurt anyone.KDG
On this Day: March 27th 1980
Silver Thursday sees the silver market collapse after the failure of the Texas based Hunt brothers to corner the market.
Happy national puppy day ! March 23rd 2018…
Consider adopting one that is a little older!
Since its unlawful to discriminate by age, sex, or pound origin here are some dogs of all ages for your enjoyment.
On this Day: March 23rd 1963
Gemini 3 put two men in Space for the first time.
Look for answers to water in nature is the theme for the UN based World Water Day.
World Water Day is celebrated around the world with a variety of events. These can be educational, theatrical, musical or lobbying in nature. The day can also include campaigns to raise money for water projects.
The day has been observed with themes since 1993.
Local river 27/1/11 Photo KDG
On this Day: March 22nd 1894
The first Stanley Cup Canadian hockey game is played.
The Province of BC is seeking input on Cyanobacterial Toxins in Water.
View points on assessing for a protocol on managing cyanobacterial toxins in B.C. drinking water and recreational water. This protocol is intended to provide strategies and resources to assist local governments, health authorities, and water system operators to assess and manage risks related to cyanobacterial bloom formations. Source UBCM
Pipe being placed Voght park Merritt BC, for UV treatment loop . File Photo KDG
Feedback can be sent to the ministry of health, health protection branch by April 23rd 2018.
The development of harmful cyanobacterial blooms in eutrophic lakes, reservoirs and ponds has become a global water quality issue. Researchers are particularly interested in why cyanobacteria can exclusively dominate the plankton community during warm seasons. Source: Yoshmasa Yamamoto Kyoto University Japan
Editors note : the proprietor review does not represent any ministry only reports from sources.
On this Day: March 21st 1871
Stanley a British journalist begins his search for David Livingston in darkest Africa.
A move to the right shows level of water tables, .File Photo KDG
Geoff Strong is coming to do a reading from his novel ” Convenient Mistruths” on April 10th at the Merritt Public Library at 11:AM. promising the inside scoop on Global Warming, he will read from a selection of the intrigue, danger and providing discussion on his next book. Free admission 1691Garcia Street Merritt BC.
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File Photo KDG
On this Day: March 20th 1985
Rick Hansen begins his world wide wheelchair trip for spinal cord research.
Moon rising File photo KDG
The spring equinox is coming on Tuesday next week. Twelve hrs of light against 12 hrs of dark in the northern hemisphere will start the march to the 23 degree tilt of the summer solstice in June.
March 20th 2018, 9:15 pacific time in British Columbia is the crossover.
Astronomically speaking, the first day of spring is marked by the spring equinox, which falls on March 19, 20, or 21 every year. The equinox happens at the same moment worldwide, though our clock times reflect a different time zone. And, as mentioned above, this date only signals spring’s beginning in the Northern Hemisphere; it announces fall’s arrival in the Southern Hemisphere. Source Old Farmers Almanac.
On this Day: March 16th 2014
Crimea has a referendum to succeed from Ukraine.
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Corner Gas actor Lorne Cardinal visits local campus In Merritt BC
File Photo KDG
Brent Butt’s cast of Corner Gas, including above center Lorne Cardinal will live again in animation starting April 2nd with CTV. CTV
An animated version of Brent Butt is seen in this still from the upcoming Corner Gas animated series. The Canadian sitcom hit is being rebooted into an all-new animated version to be broadcast on The Comedy Network. (HO-The Comedy Network/The Canadian Press) Source CTV News February 5th 2018
On this Day: March 15th 44 BC.
Julius Caesar gets the knife in the senate.
File Photo KDG
International PI day is recognizes the mathematical formula that can be carried out in a constant form to infinity.
Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π. Pi Day is observed on March 14 since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of π. In 2009, the United States House of Representatives supported the designation of Pi Day.
Rip: Stephen Hawking since the universe is still expanding you and PI will have to measure up.
On this Day: March 14th 1931
India’s first talking film, Alam Ara, is released.
Enterprising non profits seminar brought different groups to Merritt this week. File Photo KDG
New Gold and New Afton mines are sponsoring a weekend at the Kamloops Wildlife Park at Easter this year. Including rides on its scale train, chocolate egg hunt and Chris the Clown.
The mining company operates a mine 10 kilometers west of Kamloops, and is operating 5 mines around the world. It’s New Afton project is an underground caving operation.
The Easter event requires an admission. 9:30 -4PM daily, wildlife park members are free.
Meet and interact with the resident critters of Kamloops Wildlife Park. Since its opening in 1966, the small zoo has cared for and rehabilitated native British Columbian animals who are injured or orphaned. See more than 65 species of animals and birds that inhabit the wildlife park, including predatory birds, cougars, deer, moose, grizzlies, and the elusive Kermode bear. Take a guided tour to learn interesting trivia about the wildlife and hear stories about the zoo’s residents. Quickly create a custom-made using our trip planner.
Source KWP Kamloops Wildlife Park
The BC mining industry has a long history of support for family and community events and facilities.
Voght street Office of a local mine getting benefit from new Hydro infrastructure. File Photo KDG
On this Day: March 13th 2003
The Journal Nature features 350 thousand year old footprints found in Italy.
Still waters are great.. Photo KDG
Time goes ahead an hour at 2 AM on Sunday March 11th 2018. Daylight savings time returns to the clocks of British Columbia and will stay ahead until standard time returns November 4rth 2018.
On this Day: March 9th 1974
The Mars 7 flyby fails and misses Mars with lander.
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