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Today there was a celebration of the life of Robert Keith Hume Merritt BC. The local legion was hosted for the event and Robert was remembered in both newspapers. Born in 1941 passed away November 13th 2024.
We remember Robert or Keith as he went by as an employee of our drilling company many decades ago. + His love of birds he had very many exotic chickens, doves gamebirds at his pens and lower Nicola where he lived. The dove above was at the remembrance Day on the 11th. The Civic center in Merritt where a number of them were released at that particular point in the ceremony. That remembered the two great wars and the Boer war. + We are sure they were one of Keith’s many.
Keith a lucky man he had an ability to make his own locked by preserving his honesty, integrity and pursuing risk and reward. At one point he won a million dollars in a lottery which he shared with his children and his wife and Mike. The old list and the rest of the family had a pet shop on the Quilchena Ave 2000 block For many years.
We remember Kieth.
The reports are saying that it was successfully opened with large interest. Flood mitigation Merritt has expressed on social media, a confidence. Contributed to the day’s success? Great.
As well we are grateful to the BC government,for funding, it was needed, once again thankyou to all the people that contributed to today’s success in whatever amount they put forward.
A serious nail in Merritt permanence was driven today.
Stay aware always…
Here’s a vibrant image of a fall day in British Columbia:
Would you like to see a photo of a specific location in British Columbia, or perhaps a different activity?
Forty five days of fall to come, till 1:19 AM Saturday 21/24.
Put those guys to work…
Full Moon partially shaded by Earths
shadow of earth…
Thanks farmers
Life above 600 meters +
The smoke is visibly less today then the weekend. Rain up to 3 mm coming on Thursday.
There is good advice on air quality here. Air Quality
On this Day: August 20th 1938
Lou Gehrig hits his 23rd grand slam in baseball with the New York Yankees.
River up, buds are out, have a great weekend moment…
On this Day: May 4rth 2000
Ken Livingston becomes the first Mayor of London.
Lots of no trespass signs about and some on old hydro meters. Dell from Coopers says they were by and changed his. Some people say they don”t want them because of health issues. Other say they wanted a choice for no wireless connection. The fact is they are being installed and adds in the papers are asking for clear access.
The hydro has worked since it was nationalized in BC as a monopoly and as socialism goes it was considered draconian. However the lower rates we are supposed to get from the monopoly are supportive of the vision of Canada being a mixed economy. As a Non profit crown corporation it is not allowed to have retained earnings and must lower rates for efficiencies it gets. Still you have to watch that the government does not raid it for revenues like raising water licence fees, to accommodate good water levels for the utility.
The off-peak time dynamic will be the next issue us consumers will be watching as we still want it to be an under girding of our economy and not go to profits.
BC Hydro has the rights to all water in the province for generation purposes and a lot of power. When good snow packs occur the next year should see rate reductions, as they have in the past.
The lines and poles are public property and that always raises an issue when they talk about co generation ; recently the utility has replaced a lot of poles and is working to have a third 500 KV line to the lower mainland from the interior.
Today in history December 13 ,2003
Saddam Hussein is captured in Iraq. ( The Ace of Spades)
Related articles
- Scientists urge BC Hydro not to close conservation offices (cbc.ca)
- Couple pressures BC Hydro to remove smart meter (cbc.ca)
- No long-term forecasts in BC Hydros rate hike application (theglobeandmail.com)
- BC Hydro executive bonuses questioned as deficits grow (cbc.ca)
- BC Hydro files plan to meet reduced rate expectations (vancouversun.com)
- BC Hydro to reveal results of B.C. review of proposed rate increases (vancouversun.com)
- Smart meters alleged to pose security risk (cbc.ca)
- Auditor General sounds alarm over BC Hydro accounting (theglobeandmail.com)
This area in the south central part of British Columbia has a lot to offer campers one of the local chamber themes still regarded was a lake a day as long as you stay. There are two RV parks in town one accommodates 44 RVs and some tenting.Fully serviced with showers and services, including golf discounts.. The other is competitive.
The manager of the one on Voght street says that the May long-weekend they are not full usually as people go to local lakes and are free of traffic and enjoy space with fewer people. The forestry maintains campsites at some lakes and there are commercial parks at some as well. The province keeps one public access road into all lakes for public enjoyment. Fishing is regulated and licenses required however there is a holiday on Fathers day from licensing each year to this point.
Close all gates that you find closed and you should not come into trouble with the ranching community.Watch for infectious weed warnings and the price of your big mac is safe.Take all garbage out or use provided cans and you will be a class one responsible camper….
Camp fires have been regulated down to smaller sizes and some preparation required. Here is another source:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2010/06/24/bc-smaller-campfire-rules.html
The tourist information center at the highway connector exchange has a forestry maintained hiking trail directly behind the site , I tried it, it is enjoyable as well as a good photo-op for the Nicola Valley. Wood tick season is now over according to sources. There is also an info center downtown on Voght with as free picnic area.
Today in History, May 3 1921
West Virgina imposes first state sales tax.
The weekend after next is the annual Merritt home show. Business’s come from other communities as well as here and a good showing of products , artisan works and public interest booths is annually arranged. Future service contracts, direct sales and further information are all available at the weekend show . In downtown Merritt the show is well scheduled past the Christmas season for savy consumers to get the jump on the latest and best and have a rep to highlight the products.
Today in History,February 24th,303
Rome publishes an edict that begins persecutions of Christians.
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