Tag Archive: Merritt British Columbia


Celebrate the Holidays: Family Bonding Tips

Have a great season, be good to retailers make them feel that they are the reason for the season your season happen.

The holidays provide a unique opportunity for families to come together and strengthen their bonds. Here are some reasons why this season is particularly beneficial for family life:

1. Quality Time Together

During the holidays, many families take time off from their regular schedules, allowing for uninterrupted moments to connect, share meals, and engage in activities that everyone enjoys.

2. Traditions and Rituals

Holidays often come with established traditions that families can enjoy together, whether it’s decorating the home, baking festive treats, or participating in community events. These shared experiences create lasting memories and a sense of belonging.

3. Opportunity for Reflection

The end of the year encourages families to reflect on their experiences, achievements, and challenges, fostering open communication and appreciation for one another.

4. Acts of Kindness

Holiday seasons often inspire acts of kindness and generosity. Families can engage in charitable activities together, teaching children the importance of giving back and building empathy.

5. Creating a Sense of Security

Celebrating holidays can help instill a sense of security and comfort in family life. The familiar sounds, sights, and smells of the season often evoke feelings of warmth and safety.

6. Strengthening Relationships

The holiday spirit can help mend strained relationships within families. Being together during festive times can provide chances for forgiveness, understanding, and reconciliation.

7. Fostering Creativity

Families often engage in creative activities during the holidays, such as crafting decorations or preparing unique gifts. This enhances family ties by working together towards a common goal.

8. Celebration of Diversity

For families who celebrate different holidays, this time of year offers a chance to learn and appreciate various cultural practices, encouraging diversity and inclusion.

In conclusion, the holiday season is not only a time for celebration but also a crucial period for nurturing family connections and creating cherished memories.

Environment Canada weather alerts Merritt…

Three highway alerts from Environment, Canada. As of 10:06 evening conditions are wet and “watching for rocks is a skill to employ…” K

Stay Safe

Concept photo, K

Cold Moon,Yellow Alerts…

The full moon of December, December 4th 2025. The Moon is known as a cold moon.

Yellow Warning December 5

There’s a yellow warning about where the higher levels coquihalla highway. That’s a snow warning could be 40 to 50 cm of snow.

Weather

https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=50.111,-120.790

We do we do this posting ad hoc , we would very much appreciate your comments on driving experiences.

Please rely on official sources before driving…

Update: Merritt BC December 6:16 hundred hours, no alerts Merritt BC.

https://weather.gc.ca/canada_e.html

Down town Merritt

The local community provided about 50 some odd floats and had a very nice well-lit parade and cool weather and temperatures after snowfall yesterday.

Quilchena avenue on a cold night, November 28th 2025

Classic cars

Local Enthusiasts

Cool temperatures, see your breath if you were not holding it…

Well done

Next year comes quick…

Lights for the public, Wednesday Charm.

Merritt home light up

The home of of chiropractor,doctor Colin Gage, is showing some lighting as the days get shorter. It’s expressly good to see.

Holidays belong to the world you belong to yours…

Update

KIJHL action

Revelstoke leading Merritt in Merritt 2-1.early on…

Bridge not to far

Very Entrepreneur

Harry Sanders, was bit of a legend about Merritt. We remember him as hosting the social credit party at his home in lower Nicola for their AGM’s. But Harry was a contractor with equipment. Lots of male sons. And a penchant for opportunities. One of them he saw at one point was an ability to bridge a small Creek or area and a temporary but more permanent way that would be easy in and easy out without much damage so as to protect the environment and also to expedite doing work in the forests and streams.

Innovation

By cutting apart large pieces of pipeline pipe, and that was in surplus. He managed to make a small portable bridge, he could cross a stream with a similarly to the Roman concept of using Stone arches for their bridging. The value of these is self-evident.

So I don’t know how many prototypes he made but this one was in the industrial area sitting for numbers of years. So I took a picture of it as I went by knowing Harry or more to the point I knew his sons. I know more of Harry than I did him.

But darn and be gosh if he didn’t, long past his departure from this life. The legacy in that piece was laying. There and now seems to have been revived as some very nice advertising is online about enviro bridge and some of them are being sold and being manufactured again here in Merritt British Columbia.

Good luck and Good Fortune

Juvenile delinquency where are all the salmon?

Nicola Naturalists Thursday November 20th 2025.

Selina Carl will be presenting on the situation in the Okanagan river system in central British Columbia for the Chinook salmon juveniles.

Speaker researcher,to present:

Water Craft, native fishing authority, another monitor
File Photo KDG

The Nicola and naturalist society says in their publications that everyone is welcome to their non-profit showings at the theater at the local college at top of the hill belford avenue in Merritt. Donations and memberships are welcomed. No food or drink in the lecture. Theater free parking.

Update

College open House, NVIT

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.

Contact Manager Community Connect

Marshal Polykovskiy,604-602-3417

mpolykovskiy@nvit.ca

nvit.ca

Valley Graze Merritt BC SOP

Day of Rest

Valley Graze Sundays not open as this established business is exactly that, day off good for them and we…

Valley Graze in Merritt, BC, Canada, is a unique dining experience that blends locally sourced ingredients with a beautiful natural setting. The restaurant emphasizes fresh, seasonal produce and high-quality meats, creating a menu that highlights the flavors of the Nicola Valley. Known for its inviting atmosphere, Valley Graze offers both indoor and outdoor seating, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy their meals surrounded by picturesque views. The establishment focuses on sustainability, supporting local farmers and producers, and often features special events that celebrate the region’s culinary heritage. Whether you’re looking for a casual dining experience or a special occasion, Valley Graze aims to provide a memorable meal for everyone.

Park at the parking lot, nee: old city hall location, off garcia, signage available turn right off Nicola, half block on left, scoot behind the Prommitory building, quiant, great cuisine soft and delicious.

Meet as many of the young entrepreneurs involved as the visit allows…

Look for “Grannies Corner”{Monday)

TGIF-7:PM Start November 7th, KIJHl Merritt

Centennials Vrs Revelstoke Grizzlies

Town and Country

Beaver Moon and development…

Circa 1900 hrs November 2nd 2025.Merritt BC, Canada.

Photo: KDG

This Beaver Moon in development for November 5th. Fullness has a blue tinge on it we suspect it may be coming from its proximity to Saturn as we have in our attempts to get photos of it, had a blue 💙 hue below and to the right of center of the Moon.

Anybody have any thoughts?

Beaver Moon Blue Moon…

Moon photo KDG, Beaver Moon due on the 5th. Maybe a blue moon? As this photograph from the 1st of November is telling us, there’s also predictions of lots of snow coming in November so that’s the way it goes sometimes…

Conjunction with Saturn this AM.