The Proprietor Review

The City has not posted the list of nominated candidates for the September election and a source says they will not untill the withdrawal period ends on Friday. The same source says there are six people running.

The by-election is to replace councillor Norm Brigden , who resigned to take a job.

Today in history: August 14,1935

The Social Security Act creates pension income for the old in the US.

Today in history: August 14th 1950

Garry Larson (farside cartoonist) born

Condolences for the Texas shooting victims.

Today in history: August 13 1969

Ticker tape parade for Apollo 11 astronauts.

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The local Macdonald’s is having a free coffee week at the restaurant . A small regular McCafe is gratis from August 6 through the 12th.

The receipt says discounted to zero dollars even without any purchase.

opinion: the regular coffee is smooth and wet a good choice for busy people.

Today in history: August 8,1929

The German airship Graf Zeppelin begins its flight around the world.

The long weekend, for labour day, here will see the Merritt Pro Rodeo come. The annual event is held in the Rodeo and Fall Fair grounds to the south- west of  the town.

The motto of the organization is ” get her done” which includes work on the stock ,  as well as clowns and other entertainment.

This year will be the 53rd edition on September 1st and 2nd, it is CPRA approved with 6 major events. Prizes are up to 2500 dollars. Membership due.

Today in history: Aug 7 ,1789

The United States Department of War is established.

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A film production crew occupied the center of town last evening here in Merritt. The production company with leased equipment shot a scene with a runner crossing the finish line in a race sources say that it was a Nestle Water commercial.The production company hired some locals for extras paid the city for crowd control and paid property rights to buildings in the shoot. The extras included  most of the  editorial staff  of the two local papers. They pay minimum wage  10 dph, and they were said to be needed from about 10 pm to two AM. All they crews and equipment were gone this morning.At least three production company names were involved in the shoot. Today in history: August 3, 1900

The Firestone Tire and Rubber company is founded.

There has been a facelift on the 3 business mall on Voght Street.Central Park Plaza,2840 Voght Street.  It now looks like a western shop with batten board and covered sidewalk entrance.

The 10×10 timbers come from a portable sawmill owned by Joey Starr’s in Mammet Lake a unincorporated rural area west of town on 97c off highway 8 .

Joey Stars was a principle in an auto body shop yard and building that became the office for the new pellet plant that was idled.

The Plaza is occupied by Century 21, Real Estate ,Beyond the Willow,an artisan art and picture framing business, and Paul Lesage Construction, the general contractor that did the facelift. There is also a law practice in the building in the realtors.

Today in history: August 2, 1932

The positron an anti-partical to the electron is discovered. by Carl Anderson

The local college Nicola Valley of Technology has  67 people in their catalogue under staff. Making them a significant employer in the small community of Merritt British Columbia.

Today a person is applying for an administrative job that was published on the school website for some time. Admissions and Registration Officer in the salary range of  37k to 47 K

There are also 10 other positions of employment advertised.

Today in history: August 1st 1800

The union of Great Britain and Ireland.