The City of Merritt went into watering restrictions on May the first. There is no watering by sprinkler  on Sundays, and even number houses may water on Monday, Wednesday , and Friday. Odd-numbered houses  are on  Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Times are 6 am to 8 am in the morning and 7 to 10 in the evenings.

There is no restrictions on watering by sprinkler cans or directed hose; including washing cars.

Today in history: May 7, 1920

The Group of Seven , works of art go on display at an Art Gallery in Ontario.