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One of the many display tables at the NVIT open house November 13th 2025 Merritt BC Canada. Forestry has always been a major interest in BC.
The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT), established in 1995, has been a cornerstone of higher education in the Nicola Valley region of British Columbia. Located in Merritt, NVIT was created to provide vocational training and educational opportunities primarily for Indigenous students, reflecting the cultural and social needs of the community. Over the years, it has expanded its programs to cater to a diverse student body, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes Indigenous knowledge and values.
Throughout its tenure, NVIT has developed various programs that align with the economic and cultural landscape of the local area. From trades to health sciences, the institute has played a significant role in preparing students for careers that are both meaningful and applicable to their communities. The commitment to experiential learning and community engagement ensures that graduates not only receive academic knowledge but also gain practical skills essential for the workforce. The open house events, such as the one held on November 13, 2025, serve as a testament to NVIT’s dedication to showcasing its programs and fostering connections with prospective students.
As NVIT navigates the evolving educational landscape, it continues to adapt and grow, emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility. The institute’s focus on lifelong learning and professional development reflects its understanding of the changing needs of both students and industries. Through collaborations with local businesses and organizations, NVIT maintains a dynamic relationship with the community it serves, ensuring that it remains a vital resource for education and training in the region.
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Marshal Polykovskiy,604-602-3417
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Augustus Ceasar: A Historical Overview
Augustus Caesar, the first Roman emperor, left a lasting impact on the Roman Empire. His legacy continues to influence art, architecture, and politics to this day. From the establishment of the Pax Romana to the extensive building projects in Rome, Augustus’ activities shaped the world in his time and continue to resonate in modern society. His reign marked a significant transition in Roman history, and his efforts are still studied and admired by historians and enthusiasts alike.
If you are seeking to understand the modern-day remnants of Augustus’ activities, a visit to Rome would offer an immersive experience. The city is home to numerous landmarks, such as the Ara Pacis and the Mausoleum of Augustus, that stand as testaments to Augustus’ enduring impact. These sites and the stories they tell serve as a tangible link to the achievements of the iconic Roman emperor.
Pax Romina
The Pax Romana, or Roman Peace, had a significant impact on shaping the world we live in today. This period of relative stability and minimal military expansion within the Roman Empire facilitated the spread of ideas, culture, and trade across vast regions. The infrastructure built during this time, such as roads and aqueducts, continues to influence modern engineering and urban planning. Additionally, many legal and administrative principles developed during the Pax Romana still form the basis of contemporary governance systems. The legacy of the Roman Empire’s peace can be observed in various aspects of modern society, from language and architecture to law and government structures.
Bill Miner, AKA George Edwards
Photo source: Walkman Talk, Google Wikipedia, secondary sources.
Bill Miner the local bandit from the turn of the 20th century was a local legend here in the Nicola Valley. Known as Miner and old George Edwards, the gentlemen train robber he lead a double life for years between Merritt BC, Princeton and Coalmont. He also is reported to have worked the Douglas lake Cattle company for the owner JP Greaves.
Taking 7000 dollars in money and gold dust as well as about 250 thousand in US bonds and Australian securities in his famous Mission train robbery( first in Canada) he was on the lam here as a gentlemen and traveling abroad to Europe.
The local Coldwater hotel (1908) has a story of the securities being hid behind a mirror and in the dome of the three story building. There are no accounting of the securities ever being recovered but a strong interest in the CPR authorities to do that.
The timeline of Minors activities brought him to the 1907 Duck lake train robbery which netted Bill Minor, Shorty Dunn and Louis Colquhoun,( died of TB in the BC Penn was a teacher from Ontario) about 20 dollars and the registered mail that secured their conviction in a two week trail in Kamloops. The three had been arrested after one of them had lost his nerve when being talked to by searching posse members.
Minor and Dunn got life in the BC Penn the other 25 years. However Minor weighing in at less then 140 lbs acted in the way of a rabbit and slid out of prison under a fence within 13 months of the sentence. He died in Georgia in 1913 after at least one train robbery there. Noted as the picture of innocence it was reported that the locals there chipped in for a burial.
Nina Wooliams in her 1979 book Cattle Ranch says that while working as George Edwards, Minor was responsible for and accident where a Chinese laborer fell out of a wagon and died of head injuries. The mans brother a cook at the ranch was wanting to kill minor causing Greaves to let him go. This gave him the time and inclination to plan the Duck lake robbery. It is also noted that he was after the relief money going to the San Franciso earthquake victims in 1907. He got the wrong train.
This year is the 100th year since his death in Georgia and it marks an age that passed the authorities excepting of Robin Hood types like Miner. Even the 1907 attribution of credit in Miner with the catch words Hands Up by a the head of the Pinkerton agency would probably not be done today.People operating on the wrong side of the government and community face public relations and vilification that is hard to beat. Even political figures like Saddam and others must not have been all bad.
In the words of a favored son ,when talking of an arch villain Adolf Hitler the statement of innocence ” I heard he was good to his dog” gave a sense that borrowing trouble not your own is a pricey emotional and spiritual due.
Hating someone makes them bigger then they are and engaging them somehow lessens you. Though necessary sometimes, we hope that you are spared these episodes in you and yours lives. We wish that you escape like a rabbit under the fence the cost and confinement of ill will.
Ode to the Grey Fox may he continue to rest in peace. Watch out for PR on the other side.
Shorty Dunn drowned at 70 years of age involved in prospecting in northern Canada, its said that he lost his life in bravery saving another. Colquhoun is buried in the New West Minister Penitentiary grave yard with about 100 other unclaimed bodies. The NWP is torn down however the graveyard remains with unmarked graves and some concrete marker bearing prisoner numbers.
Although the stories are sanitized through the lens of history and belief, he is noted as having a career by the RCMP in their web site page”The Story of Bill Miner” it included over thirty years of prison time and is softer then the term ” Career Criminal”. The police also say that his capture gave then credibility. Two jurisdictions did the arrest here in Merritt. The CPR also lost a lot of chinese labourers building the rail road to nitro explosions ( transported in wagons)
In 1914 a year after Bill Miners death in Georgia the Government of British Columbia purchased two Chilean Navel submarines, this was covert against the law and against an American embargo. The constitutional authority for defence was the Canadian Federal Government who quickly acquired them from the province of British Columbia. The price that BC paid a reported 1.1 million dollars was bigger then the Federal governments navel budget. the clouds of war in Europe had been gathering foe some time and challenges to structure had occurred since the death of Queen Victoria in 1901. The time and setting fit the range of Miner in BC. Since the arrest in Merritt was done by a BC Policeman and a NWMP federal cop we can image politics and positioning even with the reports of Pinkerton cops coming up and the vilifying reports that Miner had been after the San Fransisco relief money going south.
He was a crook and a thief ( a long record) but some civility was clear and gave a mood that fit the time and sense of right and wrong here in BC.
His play was acted out some time after the Mcleans who were real murders and uncontrolled. They were hung at the BC Pen after holding off a large posse at the Douglas large ranch. The posse formed after they had killed a civil cop at the stump lake ranch north of Merritt. Still the conspiring context of these criminal acts were addressed by a need for credibility and country that did not fully get settled untill after the great conflict of the first world war and events like Vimy ridge and other.
Why is this relevant today, because the same passions are excited by insecurity now and in particular with young people they are the easiest group to blame for budget problems and malaise and political strife. Case in point the 15-year-old that was shot by police in Greece, that perception and movement against banks and globalization ran a gambit several years ago.
These guys were bad guys but where did it start, someone missed a opportunity to lead and it went to blame…..?
Its save to say that being civil has its rewards; sometimes.
Review: Nina Woolliams Cattle Ranch, 1979: For a frontier sense in Canada ***** excellent
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Coldwater hotel at the corner of Quilchena and Voght in Merrritt BC
Don’t go alone
So, its be there a bit and this photo is dated months not years. But staffer Brain Jack was very proud of this new door on the historic Coldwater hotel . The building has charm the restaurant has a collection of old clocks ( got the time) go see it. Wednesday or any day and ask to see the door.
Merritt, British Columbia, is home to several historic buildings that offer a glimpse into the city’s past. One notable landmark is the Coldwater Hotel located at the corner of Quilchena and Voght. This establishment exudes charm and character, with its historic significance and a restaurant adorned with a captivating collection of old clocks. Additionally, the recently renovated door at the Coldwater Hotel, as showcased by staffer Brian Jack, further enhances the building’s appeal.
Another point of interest is the Kenguard Apartments, although only a photograph remains of this historic site. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the city’s architectural heritage.
For more information and support related to these historic buildings and other local landmarks in Merritt, consider reaching out to the appropriate historical society or tourism office for a comprehensive list of contact information.ó
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The Trans-moutain- pipeline is shipping oil to the west coast again. The company stopped it’s transport of product on November 14 2021on its own to be proactive to the flooding in BC.
Building the 980 kilometres of new pipeline and associated facilities to complete by the to timeline of the end of 2022 is only part of it’s operations, the twinning and increase of ability to ship fluids and semi fluids is the object of the parallel line.Its duty has been delivering Alberta oil to the west coast for the last 60 years.
Trans Mountain Pipeline Has Safely Restarted.
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Dec 5, 2021
December 5, 2021, 12:20 pm PDT
Outline diaries…
The Trans Mountain Pipeline was safely restarted today.
As part of this process Trans Mountain will monitor the line on the ground, by air and through our technology systems operated by our control centre.
The restart comes following the completion of all necessary assessments, repairs, and construction of protective earthworks needed for the pipeline to be returned to service. Over the coming weeks Trans Mountain will continue with additional emergency work.
Supporting Communities Through BC Floods
In addition to the restart efforts, our teams on the ground are helping communities with transportation, fuel, food and water, supplying necessary equipment, and re-establishing road access.
December 4, 2021, 12:00 pm PDT
Following the precautionary shutdown of the Trans Mountain Pipeline as a result of heavy rains and flooding, Trans Mountain plans to restart the pipeline tomorrow.
Throughout the shutdown period, the pipeline remained safely in a static condition and there was no indication of any product release or serious damage to the pipe. Trans Mountain completed detailed investigations of the pipe’s integrity and geotechnical assessments of the surrounding landscape to confirm readiness to restart the line. Restarting the pipeline has required a significant, sustained effort to re-instate access lost due to damaged roads, changes in river flows, and adverse weather. Crews worked around the clock to clear highways, build bridges and manage watercourses to allow for access and repairs to the pipeline.
We expect that all assessments, repairs and protective earthworks necessary for a safe restart will be completed by tomorrow and plans have been developed and shared with the Canada Energy Regulator.
Subject to CER concurrence and final repair work, the restart will take place during daylight hours tomorrow and the pipe will be closely monitored by our teams in the field and technology systems operated by our Control Centre. Emergency management teams and equipment remain staged in key areas with booms proactively deployed in the unlikely event of a release.
Over the coming weeks Trans Mountain will continue with additional emergency work. Some of this work includes conducting additional inline inspection, armouring of riverbanks and adding ground cover or relocating sections of the pipeline.
December 1, 2021, 11:30 am PDT
With continued storms bringing heavy rain causing water accumulation, crews are continually monitoring and assessing the pipeline and so far, there are no new areas of concern caused by the weather conditions. Where work has been done to shore-up banks, we are making improvements such as berm fortification to ensure the work already done is holding.
Trans Mountain has brought-in more than 44,000 cubic metres of rock and gravel at critical sites and deployed several hundred sandbags to assist with shoring-up banks in flooded areas to allow the required assessment and repair work to continue. Crews are utilizing 30 sets of pumps and hoses to manage water accumulation and have set up 15 separate light-stands with generators to allow monitoring and work to continue around the clock.
We are continually assessing conditions in the region and are deploying additional resources where necessary. More than 470 people, six helicopters and some 100 pieces of heavy equipment, including three pieces of snow maintenance equipment and three sidebooms are in the Coquihalla and Coldwater regions to support getting the pipeline restarted.
We have natural hazard assessments ongoing and are focused on supporting our field teams who are working day and night in dynamic wet weather conditions near high-energy river flows. Safety of our crews and protection of the pipeline system remain our top priorities and despite the adverse conditions we are moving forward with work necessary to safely restart the pipeline.
Provided there are no additional setbacks from the latest round of rainstorms, Trans Mountain will soon complete work that needs to be done before a restart can take place. Based on current conditions and the amount of progress we have been able to make, we are only a few days away from restarting the pipeline at a reduced capacity.
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Rip rap installed to protect bridge supports
Rip rap installation to stop bank erosion
Bank fortification following recent flooding
Bridge installed for Coldwater River crossing
Rip rap installed to protect bridge supports
Rip rap installation to stop bank erosion
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November 29, 2021, 2:45 pm PDT
This past weekend, progress continued towards a safe restart of the pipeline. However heavy rains impacted air and ground access and caused substantial accumulation of water in some areas where work is underway. Work was interrupted at some sites on Sunday November 28, 2021 due to high water or lack of access. Assessments of the impacts of the latest storm are being undertaken today with a focus on the Coldwater and Coquihalla regions. While early reports indicate much of the work to protect the worksites held up well, crews continue to reinforce berms and are continuing to improve ground access.
Based on current conditions and the amount of progress we have been able to make in the face of continued challenges with weather and access, we are still days away from restarting the pipeline at a reduced capacity. Once restarted, delivery of oil and refined products currently in the line will continue as they progress to their delivery points at either Kamloops, Sumas, or Burnaby. After initial start-up, a sustained effort will continue to return the system to its full capacity as soon as possible.
The Trans Mountain Pipeline is a critical piece of infrastructure for British Columbia and Washington state and every effort is being made to safely restart the pipeline as promptly as possible. Trans Mountain does not own the product transported in the pipeline. We are the only pipeline in North America that carries both refined products and crude oil. Depending on the needs of Trans Mountain’s customers, the amount of product shipped to four general destinations: Kamloops Terminal, Burnaby Terminal, Westridge Marine Terminal or Washington State refineries, varies from week to week.
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Aerial view of rising water – Coldwater Area
Work to reinforce protection of pipeline
Inundated worksite at Juliet Creek crossing
Crews working to reinforce berm
Aerial view of rising water – Coldwater Area
Work to reinforce protection of pipeline
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November 26, 2021, 2:15 pm PDT
The Trans Mountain Pipeline remains shut down following a voluntary, precautionary shut down on Sunday, November 14, in anticipation of the impacts of the heavy rainfall and extreme weather conditions.
Trans Mountain has made considerable progress towards a safe restart of the pipeline. Based on current conditions and the amount of progress we have been able to make in the face of continued challenges with weather and access, we are working towards restarting the pipeline at a reduced capacity early to mid-next week. Once restarted, delivery of oil and refined products currently in the line will continue as they progress to their delivery points at either Kamloops, Sumas, or Burnaby. After initial start-up, a sustained effort will continue to return the system to its full capacity as soon as possible.
The Trans Mountain Pipeline is a critical piece of infrastructure for British Columbia and Washington state and every effort is being made to safely restart the pipeline as promptly as possible. Trans Mountain is in regular contact with its shippers and is working to mitigate potential impacts of the pipeline shut down on the region.
Trans Mountain does not own the product transported in the pipeline. We are the only pipeline in North America that carries both refined products and crude oil. Depending on the needs of Trans Mountain’s customers, the amount of product shipped to four general destinations: Kamloops Terminal, Burnaby Terminal, Westridge Marine Terminal or Washington State refineries, varies from week to week.
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Pipeline repair and river berm reinstatement
Pipeline assessment – Coldwater Area
Equipment mobilized on site – Coquihalla
Fording Coldwater river to access sites
Pipeline assessment tents – Coldwater Area
Pipeline repair and river berm reinstatement
Pipeline assessment – Coldwater Area
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November 25, 2021, 1:00 pm PDT
The Trans Mountain Pipeline remains shut down following a voluntary, precautionary shut down on Sunday, November 14, in anticipation of the impacts of the heavy rainfall and extreme weather conditions.
With the continued deterioration of weather conditions in the region in the coming days, Trans Mountain is closely monitoring the situation to ensure our crews can continue to progress safely, particularly in areas still dependent on air support for access and provision of supplies and equipment.
Trans Mountain has added snow maintenance equipment – two plows and two snowcats – to the list of heavy equipment already engaged in the response. More than 400 people, seven helicopters and some 100 pieces of heavy equipment in the Coquihalla and Coldwater regions, focused on getting the pipeline restarted.
The pipeline remains safely in a static condition and there is no indication of any loss of containment or serious damage to the pipe. Our focus has shifted to complete repairs to ensure integrity of the line where it has been exposed and impacted by flooding and debris. In preparation of this work, we have staged necessary materials and supplies in the area, and we continue efforts to improve ground and air access into parts of the Coquihalla and Coldwater Valley isolated by highway damage.
Work continues to progress towards a safe restart of the pipeline, in a reduced capacity. Key to successful execution of the restart plan will be access for equipment, fair weather, and no new findings of concern. A sustained effort will continue to return the system to its full capacity.
November 24, 2021, 2:30 pm PDT
The Trans Mountain Pipeline remains shut down following a voluntary, precautionary shut down on Sunday, November 14, in anticipation of the impacts of the heavy rainfall and extreme weather conditions.
With the weather conditions expected to deteriorate in the region in the coming days, Trans Mountain is closely monitoring the situation to ensure our crews can continue to progress safely, particularly in areas still dependant on air support for access and provision of supplies and equipment.
Trans Mountain has set up seven staging areas in the most affected areas, including two dedicated to helicopter operations, to act as bases for equipment and resources. Our response includes more than 400 people, seven helicopters and some 100 pieces of heavy equipment in the Coquihalla and Coldwater regions, focused on getting the pipeline restarted.
With the majority of on-the-ground assessments of the pipeline’s condition completed, our focus is shifting to complete repairs to ensure integrity of the line where it has been exposed and impacted by flooding and debris. In preparation of this work, we have staged necessary materials and supplies in the area, and we continue efforts to improve ground and air access into parts of the Coquihalla and Coldwater Valley isolated by highway damage.
The pipeline remains safely in a static condition and there is no indication of any loss of containment or serious damage to the pipe. We are documenting and have begun to repair locations where the pipeline has been exposed, its protective coating has been scoured by debris, and, in some cases where surface dents and scratches on the outside of the pipe have occurred.
If all work continues to progress and no further issues with the pipeline are identified, Trans Mountain is optimistic that we can safely restart the pipeline, in a reduced capacity, by the end of the week. Key to successful execution of the restart plan will be access for equipment, fair weather, and no new findings of concern. A sustained effort will continue to return the system to its full capacity.
The Trans Mountain Pipeline is a critical piece of infrastructure for British Columbia and Washington State and every effort is being made to safely restart the pipeline as promptly as possible. This is the longest period the pipeline has been shut down in its nearly 70-year history. Trans Mountain is in regular contact with its shippers and is working in cooperation with the Province to mitigate the effects of the pipeline shut down on the region.
We are in contact with Federal and Provincial agencies including Emergency Management British Columbia and continue to offer our support and assistance where possible.
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Material staging for road access
Crews adding supports under pipe
Pipe examination underway
Crews examining pipe with temporary supports
Material staging for road access
Crews adding supports under pipe
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November 23, 2021, 12:30 pm PDT
The Trans Mountain Pipeline remains shut down following a voluntary, precautionary shut down on Sunday, November 14, in anticipation of the impacts of the heavy rainfall and extreme weather conditions.
Crews are nearing completion of the remaining ground evaluations of the pipeline, as expected, in the Coquihalla and Coldwater regions. Much of the work to re-divert watercourses where flooding resulted in water flows on the right-of-way has been completed. A critical temporary bridge is nearing completion. Trans Mountain teams worked through the night to accelerate this work in the face of worsening weather.
Trans Mountain has set up seven staging areas in the most affected areas, including two dedicated to helicopter operations, to act as bases for equipment and resources. Our response includes more than 400 people, seven helicopters and some 100 pieces of heavy equipment in the Coquihalla and Coldwater regions, focused on getting the pipeline restarted.
Trans Mountain has completed surveys of the Puget Sound portion of the pipeline system and is also working with U.S. officials to restart a small section of the Puget Sound Pipeline within Washington State to move oil currently held in tanks at Trans Mountain’s Laurel Station to Cherry Point for processing. The amount of product we expect to deliver is limited to a small amount of crude already in that portion of the line.
The pipeline remains safely in a static condition and there is no indication of any loss of containment. Trans Mountain has deployed spill-response equipment at our pre-determined control points, including safety boom in river areas near to or downstream from where we are working.
If all planning and work continues to progress and no further issues with the pipeline are assessed, Trans Mountain is optimistic that we can restart the pipeline, in some capacity, by the end of the week. Key to successful execution of the restart plan will be access for equipment, fair weather, and no new findings of concern.
The Trans Mountain Pipeline is a critical piece of infrastructure for British Columbia and Washington state and every effort is being made to safely restart the pipeline as promptly as possible. This is the longest period the pipeline has been shut down in its nearly 70-year history. Trans Mountain is in regular contact with its shippers and is working in cooperation with the Province to mitigate the effects of the pipeline shut down on the region.
We are in contact with Federal and Provincial agencies including Emergency Management British Columbia and continue to offer our support and assistance where possible.
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UTV being transported to site
Progress on river diversion – Coldwater Area
River diversion work – Coldwater area
Strengthening berm for diversion – Coldwater
Crews assessing pipe – Coldwater Area
Transporting supplies to site
UTV being transported to site
Progress on river diversion – Coldwater Area
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November 22, 2021, 12:20 pm PDT
Trans Mountain has more than 350 people working around the clock to safely restart the Trans Mountain Pipeline. The pipeline remains shut down following a voluntary, precautionary shut down on Sunday, November 14, in anticipation of the impacts of the heavy rainfall and extreme weather conditions.
Over the weekend, crews continued with efforts to fully evaluate the pipe in the affected areas, with teams being airlifted or hiking into areas where there is still no road access. Ground inspections have been completed at many sites and Trans Mountain expects to complete the remainder by the end of day today, weather permitting.
Key response areas
Trans Mountain is utilizing six helicopters and some 80 pieces of heavy equipment in the Coquihalla and Coldwater regions clearing roads, installing temporary bridges and re-diverting watercourses. In some areas where the flooding resulted in water flows on the right-of-way, the rivers need to be re-directed back to their normal channel to allow Trans Mountain to assess and support the pipeline.
The pipeline remains safely in a static condition and there is no indication of any loss of containment. As a precaution until the assessment phase is completed, Trans Mountain has deployed spill-response equipment at our pre-determined control points, including containment boom in river areas near to or downstream from where we are working.
If all planning and work continues to progress and no further issues with the pipeline are assessed, Trans Mountain is optimistic that we can restart the pipeline, in some capacity, by the end of the week. Key to successful execution of the restart plan will be access for equipment, fair weather, and no new findings of concern.
The Trans Mountain Pipeline is a critical piece of infrastructure for British Columbia and Washington state and every effort is being made to safely restart the pipeline as promptly as possible. This is the longest period the pipeline has been shut down in its nearly 70-year history. Trans Mountain is in regular contact with its shippers and is working in cooperation with the Province to mitigate the effects of the pipeline shut down on the region.
Work on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project continues along unaffected parts of the pipeline corridor and at Terminals – with crews in the Coquihalla and Merritt regions being redeployed to assist with efforts to re-open highways and to get the Trans Mountain Pipeline restarted. We are in contact with Federal and Provincial agencies including Emergency Management British Columbia and continue to offer our support and assistance where possible.
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Preparing temporary access bridge – Coldwater
Equipment working on river – Coldwater area
Sidebooms supporting pipe – Coldwater area
Boom deployed as precaution – Coldwater area
River diversion – Coldwater area
Preparing temporary access bridge – Coldwater
Equipment working on river – Coldwater area
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November 19, 2021, 3:30 pm PDT
The Trans Mountain Pipeline remains shut down following a voluntary precautionary shut down on Sunday, November 14, in anticipation of the impacts of the heavy rainfall and extreme weather conditions. The pipeline remains safely in a static condition and there is no indication of any loss of containment.
Trans Mountain has more than 200 people dedicated around the clock to getting the pipeline back up and running. Teams are beginning helicopter operations in the Coldwater region to remove fallen trees and debris that are hampering detailed inspection of the pipeline in that area. Another key priority remains getting ground access to the affected areas, and we are actively assisting the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure with getting roads cleared.
Crews and equipment working to clear debris on Highway 1
There are multiple areas of the pipeline between Hope and Merritt where pipeline cover needs to be restored and there are other sections that we may decide to cut-out and replace entirely, for example long sections that have been fully exposed to river course changes. As a precaution, Trans Mountain is deploying spill-response equipment trailers to areas where we will be working.
If all planning and work continues to progress and no further issues with the pipeline are assessed, Trans Mountain is optimistic that we can restart the pipeline, in some capacity, by the end of next week. Key to successful execution of the restart plan will be access for equipment, fair weather, and no new findings of concern.
The Trans Mountain Pipeline is a critical piece of infrastructure for British Columbia and Washington state and every effort is being made to safely restart the pipeline as promptly as possible. This is the longest period the pipeline has been shut down in its nearly 70-year history. Trans Mountain is in regular contact with its shippers and is working in cooperation with the Province to mitigate the effects of the pipeline shut down on the region.
Work on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project continues in many areas along the pipeline corridor – and crews in the Coquihalla and Merritt regions have been redeployed to assist with efforts to get the Trans Mountain Pipeline restarted.
We are in contact with Emergency Management British Columbia and continue to offer our support and assistance where possible.
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Exposed pipe in flooded Coldwater Valley
Crews working to clear debris on Hwy 1
Equipment stranded along Coquihalla Highway
Exposed pipe in Coldwater River Valley
Exposed pipe in flooded Coldwater Valley
Crews working to clear debris on Hwy 1
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November 18, 2021, 11:25 am PDT
The Trans Mountain Pipeline remains shut down following a precautionary shut down on Sunday, November 14, in anticipation of the impacts of the heavy rainfall and extreme weather conditions. The pipeline remains safely in a static condition and there is no indication of any oil release.
The Trans Mountain Pipeline is a critical piece of infrastructure for British Columbia and Washington state and every effort is being made to safely restart the pipeline as promptly as possible. Trans Mountain is in regular contact with its shippers and is working to mitigate potential impacts of the pipeline shut down on the region.
Trans Mountain is focusing its efforts in the region between Chilliwack and Merritt where weather had the most affect and utilizing both our Expansion Project and operational resources to work towards restarting the pipeline. While a number of activities are underway simultaneously, a key priority is to get access to the affected areas, and we are actively assisting the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure with getting roads cleared.
Crews continued to make progress yesterday with assessments of the pipeline by air and on the ground, but access to some areas is still hampered by debris and washed-out roads and bridges. Restarting requires geotechnical evaluations of slope stability and on-the-ground analysis to determine if there is work required before we can safely resume operations. There are some areas where Trans Mountain will need to restore cover over the pipe or make other repairs to ensure integrity of the line where it has been exposed due to flooding.
Work on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project continues in many areas along the pipeline corridor – and crews in the Coquihalla and Merritt regions have been redeployed to assist with efforts to get the Trans Mountain Pipeline restarted. We are in contact with Emergency Management British Columbia and continue to offer our support and assistance where possible. We continue to assist the broader affected communities by clearing access roads, providing air transport for supplies and critical evacuations for medical incidents and offering beds at our Merritt Camp Community to local first responders and Indigenous communities.
November 17, 2021, 12:00 pm PDT
The Trans Mountain Pipeline remains shut down following a precautionary shut down on Sunday, November 14, in response to heavy rainfall and extreme weather conditions.
Trans Mountain has a team working on plans to restart the pipeline and completed an initial assessment of the affected areas by air yesterday. The plans for restarting require continued assessments, including geotechnical evaluations of slope stability and on-the-ground analysis to determine if there is work required to repair or re-establish protective cover where the pipe has been exposed due to flooding.
Trans Mountain is in regular contact with its shippers and is working to mitigate potential impacts of the pipeline shut down on British Columbians.
Work on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project continues in areas unaffected by extreme weather. In the Fraser Valley and the Coquihalla regions, crews are assisting communities and local authorities with road clearing and providing equipment and resources wherever possible.
Trans Mountain has a strong, capable workforce with experience and expertise in responding to all kinds of emergency situations. We have crews and equipment throughout the Fraser Valley, Coquihalla and BC Interior regions as part of the Expansion Project and regular operations. We are in contact with Emergency Management British Columbia and have offered our support and assistance in any way we can including offering beds at our camp community in Merritt to evacuees.
November 16, 2021, 1:20 pm PDT
As a precaution, Trans Mountain safely shut down the Trans Mountain Pipeline in response to heavy rainfall and extreme weather conditions. The pipeline remains shut down due to widespread flooding and debris flows in British Columbia and Washington state. In order to restart the pipeline, we need to complete an assessment of the system in affected areas and are undertaking that work by air and on the ground.
Construction on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project remains stood down in the Fraser Valley, Coquihalla, and Interior regions of BC affected by the weather event. Inspections of these worksites and equipment are underway, and construction will restart when it is safe and practical to do so.
Our thoughts are with the communities and people affected by the flooding. Trans Mountain is in contact with Emergency Management British Columbia and have offered our support and assistance in any way we can including offering beds at our camp community in Merritt to evacuees.
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The first woman in Canada to has seat in parliament.
Today is National Pharmacy Technician Day, since 2015 the third Tuesday of the month is NPTD ” we thank technicians for their tireless efforts.”
- Buy a gift only we could tip pharmacy techs! Failing that, a teddy bear, balloon, box of chocolates, or a nice flower to brighten up their workplace (artificial, so as to keep things clean) is sure to light up their day.
- Get a flu shot, National Pharmacy Techs Day happens to land right in the run-up to flu season, and most pharmacies offer flu shots. Seeing your pharmacy tech for a flu shot now is a great way to ensure you don’t have to see them under less happy circumstances later.
- Just say “thanks”! Pharmacies can have hundreds of people in and out in a single day, and most of those customers aren’t there to socialize. Simply taking the time to tell a pharmacy tech you appreciate them can make a pharm tech’s day.
On this Day: October 19th 1386
The oldest German university has its first lecture.
Life’s a puzzle, but technicians make it work…
File photo KDG
Trains…
A fellowship of history and wonder.
Merritt Railway enthusiasts club
Railways are celebrated all around the world! Today is national railway day in Azerbaijan. You knew that!
On this Day: October 13th 1988
The book Spy catcher survives UK government attempt to squash.
Labour day
Labour day or Labor Day for Americans ( thanks to a white house that made words spell the way they sounded) is an important holiday. Those that do make life so much better for all. Labour is the essence of life producing the ability to live daily and perpetually..
Family and Friends
Labour also makes it possible to have expanded relationships The ability to produce wealth rather then subsistence is the labour world goal. Higher wage and less hours is important to the enjoying social and family life good luck to the future of this ideal.
On this Day: September 3rd 1916
Eight Hour work day..
Workers song
English: This is a logo for Teck Cominco. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The Teck, Highland Valley Mine operation near Logan Lake in BC has been under going an expansion. The mill building was the center of the upgrade as well as three domes that put some operations inside at the huge mine. A source says that the mill will be commissioned in February 2014.
Iron workers at the project told us that they are in the process of removing the huge amount of scaffolding around the 80 foot tall mill structure.
Today in history: December 20th 1916
Micheal Chartrand , Canadian union leader born. (d 2010)
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The city has acquired a new vacuum truck it wasat work at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Center on Tuesday.
A source says that for the last two years a contractor from Kelowna has done that service for the city. Before that the city used a local contractor to carry out things like cleaning out storm sewers .
The operator expressed confidence in its abilities and estimated it to be 500.000 dollars in cost
New vac truck gives the city of Merritt the work of cleaning out storm sewers.
picture KDG
Today in history: December 19th 1998
The United States president Bill Clinton is impeached by the US Congress.
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