Tag Archive: Merritt British Columbia


Covid-19 update Canada July 8th 2021

95 percent fewer cases

There are 95 percent fewer cases then the peak of the third infection wave. Severe infections 80 percent less and ITC 70 percent less.

Canada has completed 40 million vaccination’s resulting in 44 percept of the population at full vaccination.

40 million vaccinations done

Get on board, get vaccinated.

NASA ends its Space shuttle program.

Don’t gamble with your health, get vaccinated!

The gambling addiction help bunch were at the health and wellness fair at the Baillie House , the lady manning the both says that 60,000 people in British Columbia are negatively affected by gambling,; from low to high degrees. There are at least four stages of help available.
(mostly counselling ) File photo KDG

File photo KDG

Average deaths 13 per day.

On this Day: July 8th 2011

Fly high , don’t die…

Ice cream sales start again in blue File Photo KDG

Editors note: Ice cream is available now at the historical society, not cones. Source Debbie.

On this Day: July 7th 2007

First live earth concert.

Taste one for me…

Happy Nature Photography Day…

Fish or cut bait…

  • ground hog

On this Day: June 15 763 BC

A solar eclipse is recorded by the Assyrians, the record is used later to adjust their timeline in history.

Happy Building Code Staff Appreciation Day, 2020.

Merritt BC incorporation File :Photo KDG

Today September 1st is observed ass Building Code staff day.

he Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day is celebrated every 1st of September each year. This day focuses on showing love and appreciation to people who dedicate their time in making buildings secure and up to code. They work hard to make sure that all of us are safe in our respective buildings, regardless of how high they are. They also make a lot of sacrifices to keep us safe. Hence, to pay them forward to all these sacrifices that they do, we celebrate the Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day each year.

https://dayfinders.com/building-and-code-staff-appreciation-day/.

On this Day: September 1st 1982

The United States forms the Space Command.

TGIF- Voght street upgrade…

The Vougt street construction is a month on here are some of the first images from the start-up on May 25th and the first bits of construction. The project is to be completed by October 30th, 2020.

Merritt BC is a small town in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. The elevation is about 600 Meters above sea level. Fast runoff water from the Nicola River caused damage in 2018 especially to the homes on the second avenue in Merritt. The project is expected to lessen that risk.

On this Day: July 24th 1935

Dust Bowl peaks.

TGIF-Farmers Market

The local farmers market had a showing on Saturday the 9th. Public health issues were well posted. Public health is still recommending non essential travel and recommending local farmers markets.

On this Day: May 15th 1941

A 56 game hitting streak begins in US pro baseball.

Cops get photos of alleged bad guy, truck.

Trouble in paradise

Alleged

On this Day: November 12th 1793

Paris France’s first mayor goes to Madame Guillotine

Canada Country Run June 9th 2019…

The fundraising event for disadvantaged youth is back to June from September with this years version on June 9th.


Run and walk for minor sports access
File Photo KDG

Registration Required

Start is at 8:AM on Sunday June 9th 2019 at Voght park, 1500 Canford Avenue Merritt BC. There are numbers of events with 87 already registered. Registration starts at 15 dollars to June 7th.

The Merritt Country Run has chosen to support Canadian Tire’s “Jumpstart Program”. Jumpstart is a charitable program that helps kids in financial need participate in organized sports and recreation such as soccer, dance, hockey and swimming. Canadian Tire will match every dollar donated from the proceeds of the Merritt Country Run. All funds raised in Merritt stay in Merritt.

MCR

On this Day: May 22 1964

The Great Society is launched in the US.

Love to Dance Academy…

File Photo KDG

The Love to Dance Academy has opened at another location from the Olde Court House Gallery . They have moved to a new store front location in down town Merritt. The new localtion is across from the Coldwater Hotel, 1976 Quilchena avenue just down from Carrie Ware and Company Chartered Accountants. They are a few doors down from the orthadontist, Dr Dan Degasso.


Lizette the company principal says it is now their only location.


About the Love to Dance Academy
LIZETTE NEL, Program Director
RAD Ballet, Merritt Dancing Divas and Line Dance Instructor
Lizette is a registered ballet teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) since 1969.

Lizette has 35 years teaching experience at her own ballet schools in Pretoria and other areas in Gauteng, South Africa, where her students excelled in ballet exams and won many trophies, bursaries and medals in dance competitions and championships.
 
While living in South Africa she was a lecturer at the University of Pretoria, teaching dance in the Movement Science department.  Lizette was also a freelance teacher for examiners’ on tour.
Lizette was a Badge Test examiner for the National Society of Dance Teachers (NSDT) and an adjudicator for various dance festivals, dance competitions and dance championships.   She was also the organiser and chairperson of the Eisteddfod of the Performing Arts in Pretoria for many years, (an annual 3 week, 3000 entrants event), and served on the RAD regional panel – Northern Gauteng, RSA.
Before relocating to Canada, Lizette was involved with most big ballet/dance companies in an effort to assist with survival through advertising, publications and promotions.
Lizette has been teaching dance in Merritt since 2012. She loves teaching and believes that dance and movement to music is therapy and the best exercise for body, spirit and soul. Through dance she aims to help each individual reach his or her full potential, no matter what the abilities and challenges may be. Under her directorship the Love To Dance Academy has grown from a small dance studio with 12 ballet students to a dance academy where students of all ages can attend classes in a variety of dance styles, do dance exams and medal tests, participate in dance festivals and dance competitions and have various performance opportunities.

Source Love to Dance.

On this Day: January 15th 1965

The Who releases their first album I Can’t Explain.

Skating rink

Monday evening saw use of the Voght Street Rink used Photo KDG

Monday evening saw use of the Voght Street rink used
Photo KDG

The Lacrosse court on Voght street has been used as a skating rink with some success this year. Cold weather cooperated to give  a longer uptime to the facility this year.

“We are out tonight because the weather is warming Tuesday and it may be the last chance to use it.” A couple and a man with a grandson were getting ready for quiet enjoyment on the rink before show time at the Film Society showing.

The rink /court is a use at your own risk venue.

Editors note: Lacrosse is Canada’s official sport, Ice Hockey the official National Winter Sport.

 

 

On this Day: January 17th 17873

Sea Captain James Cook goes south of the Antarctic Circle.

 

 

Santa Claus

Santa ready for Christmas Photo KDG

Santa ready for Christmas
Photo KDG

This fellow sported himself into a local restaurant ready for the big day.

 

On this Day: December 20th 1957

The first flight of the Boeing 707 jet liner production model.

Shortest winter coming, since 13th century…

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Snow staying in Merritt Photo KDG

Snow staying in Merritt
Photo KDG

Photo KDG: Public buildings are kept warm and are a good refuge when away from home…

The winter solstice is  a week away on the 21st at 4:44 AM, the days will start to get longer. The Spring equinox 12hrs and 12hrs night and day will be on March 20th 3:29 PM giving an 88 day winter.( strike up some Beethoven)
The 6 days could have had an effect on the start of weather here as we are six days ahead to the 23 degrees that tips toward the sun in the summer season.
Full Moon on Tuesday  another super moon not as close as the November one but still a hunters moon.

moon rising 5/6/12 File Photo KDG

Moon rising 5/6/12
File Photo KDG

Editors: Note Winter is sometimes measured by weather and not seasonal quarters check the local conditions for things like building codes as well as driving needs.

On this Day: December 14th 2004

The Millau Viaduct ( worlds tallest bridge) is opened in France.