Tag Archive: American


Happy Independence Day to our American cousins.

US military,wisdom of civility and discipline. American century… File photo KDG

Still the worlds policeman in a bilateral way? Happy 243 ?

On this Day: July 4th 2012

Higgs Boson consistant particles found at the Cern accelerator

3 cents a liter

The local petro can at the junction of highway 8 and 5 in Merritt is selling gas at 137.9 a liter . That is down from 1.40 on the weekend.

Merritt is in the center of 7 highways and has had a they as the hub of the Coquihalla at its chamber office in the past.

Today in history: July 10th 1789

Alexander Mackenzie reaches the River Delta that bears his name.

Ten thousand books

The Merritt public library is having a book sale, March 12 through the 23rd. A one free book coupon are available for one per day use.  The library is at 1691 Garcia street ,and hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 am to 8 pm, Thursday though Saturday 10 am to 5.pm.

Today in History: March 6th,1983

The first United States Football  League football game is played.

Merritt Centennials

The local BCJHL hockey team had its spring camp on the weekend. The Merritt Centennials are the longest surviving franchise in the league.They just lost out to the Pentiction   in the playoffs.

A source says that 60 hopefuls divided up into four teams for 2 games and they are all looking forward to the camp in August. For those that got noticed and will be invited . Things are on the line ie :scholarships and pro- hockey careers , as well as semi pro is all up  to those that prevail.

Today in history, April 11,1979

Ugandan dictator Idi Amin is deposed.