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The local rod and gun bunch are having a fish derby at Mamette lake 50 31′ 50 North,120 37 30′ West, in the Highland valley on January 14th. Entry is 15 dollars.
Local sport shop owner,and former CO Ed Hendrix says he is confident in the ice, but stops short of recommending that cars be brought on.
Sun set is 16:27 on the 14th. Moon light is at 3 percent.
The local club has a ongoing theme of keeping lakes public. They would welcome support.
Club president is BJ Moore, VP Paul Komonoski, and Treasurer M. Heppner Club
Alan Burger and a speaker discuss a presentation, Nicola Naturalists, Merritt BC ,Ca File Photo KDG
Otter Nicola River Merritt a good indcator of health File photo KDG
Jessica Urquhart will be presenting on the health of Salmon in the Nicola Watershed at the January 17th meeting of the Nicola Naturalists.
The presentation is at 7PM NVIT lecture theater, at the top of the hill Belshaw avenue in Merritt.
Jessica Urquhart is a Fisheries Technologist with the Nicola Watershed Stewardship and Fisheries Authority (NWSFA), the “fisheries department” of the Nicola Tribal Association. Working with its member communities, as well as private property owners, the NWSFA undertakes an annual program of stock assessment and fish habitat restoration projects in the Nicola Watershed. NWSFA staff interact with other First Nations and DFO to advocate for the protection and restoration of the Nicola Watershed’s fisheries resources. With information provided by the entire NWSFA fisheries team, Jessica will discuss how the team plays an important role in the management of the salmonids of the Nicola Watershed.
Free parking at the school, no drinks or food in the lecture all, the group says that all are welcome, membership or donation requested.
Editors note: this meeting is on a Wednesday against the usual Thursday monthly meeting.
On this Day: January 4rth 1999
Jesse Ventura a professional wrestler becomes governor of Minnesota.
The UBCM has a link on it to a ” farmers market” for carbon. Registration is available for buyers, sellers, and or local government. They are selling C3s or carbon credits.
Use our Carbon Footprint Calculator to calculate the carbon footprint of your organization or your recent activity such as a recent flight somewhere. You may then choose to invest in the community carbon credits to not only reduce your carbon footprint but also support the inspiring GHG reductions initiatives of your liking. You can do so by signing up and creating your profile to pick through the growing list local reduction initiatives.
The credits can be sold to local governments looking to meet there carbon commitments to such things as the Climate Action Charter.
The Union of British Columbia Municipalities is a forum for local governments to agree on action.
Union of BC Municipalities, 60 – 10551 Shellbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 2W9 Canada
A sign displayed at a local pre owned shop in the down town of Merritt. File Photo KDG
The Nicola Valley Film Society is presenting its first 2018 film on Monday January 15th at the lecture theater of the local community college NVIT. the film is A Man Called Ove.
The society presents films from September to March (none in December) an is in its 10th year according to president Cathy Star. Films are selected and sources from TIFF, the Toronto Film Society.
Start time is 7 pm no food or drinks in the theater, top of the hill Belshaw avenue, free parking.
The Nicola Valley memorial arena in its present form after a refit 22 years ago. Source Brain Barrett 32 year contract manager.
Brain says he is going to retire with the passing of 2017. Brain and the arena here facilitate a number of young people make the big league, including Grant Mulvey, Paul Mulvey, Ed Beers, Paul Kruse, a total of 17 NHL players skated with the local junior hockey club. Brian is a member of the BC Hall Hockey Hall of Fame.
The price of gasoline is down at the Corner of Nicola and Highway 5A, that’s 4 cents from earlier in the week, 9 cents over the provincial low at Costco in Prince George.
The country average is $1. 15.9, trending by 11 cents this week, from last years average in August.
The Ursid meteor shower will be peaking on the 22nd, the annual shower has had up to a hundred meteors and hour in the past at peak and in will be radiating down from the base of the little dipper, (look up from Polaris)
The peak is the morning of December 22, but tomorrow morning or Friday morning (December 21 or 23) might yield some meteors as well.
The winter solstice will also be tomorrow at 16;28 UTC, 8:28 PST. The days ( light) will begin to get longer until the spring equinox in March and the summer solstice in June.
On this Day: December 20th 2013
The Chinese place a telecommunications satellite for the Bolivian government.
Many places in BC and Alberta have upper levels that require a lot of snow removal. Watch for snow removal equipment, limit travel, take extra time when traveling. Use the drive BC service on line for conditions and warnings. Stay safe and arrive alive.
File Photo KDG
Snow is falling in the interior of BC and the forecast is for more and colder conditions.
A moist Pacific frontal system will bring heavy snow to the southwestern interior. The snow will intensify later this morning and will ease Wednesday morning . Source Environment Canada.
International tea day was first observed in 2005 and is an effort to promote the tea trade including prices. The event falls on December 15th and is important to the countries that produce tea as well as many tea lovers around the world.
On this Day: December 15th 2005
The first International Tea day is observed and promoted.