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The flag the flies atop the hill entering Merritt from the west hyway 8, it is kept by the ready mix company that owns the land and gravel pit.
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A work of art at a station of a historical house in Merritt.
File Photo KDG
Many Nicola Valley artists will be having their work on display for the art walk including;
Libby Dybikowski’s work on display at Brambles Bakery, 2100 block Merritt BC Canada, July 1st to 31st 2014.
Today in history: June 25th 1979
Born one of the greatest Canadian adventurers, explorers and gentleman.
The Nicola Valley will be having a music festival this summer in August ,on the 21,22 ,23rd and 24th at the old Merritt Mountain Music festival grounds. There is a veterans preference and they say you don’t need to have a motor cycle to come. The site shows the controversial pastime of sitting in the river cooling off with more then just the river water.
The bus of the organizer has been seen about Merritt many times in the last weeks.
Photo KDG
Today in history: June 23 1958
The Dutch Reform Church accepts women ministers.
Today in history: June 24th 1918
The first airmail service in Canada begins, Montreal to Toronto
Voght park, the site of many events including fire practice and the Merritt Country Run
This coming Sunday is the running of the Country run here in Merritt. The annual event is organized as a non-profit to raise moneys to help young people who may be barred from participation in life by a lack of financial support. The event is structured as a non competitive fun day however a serious non professional effort is not ruled out. some runners in earlier years have also competed in Marathons of a more competitive nature and leading to the Boston type marathon. A half marathon is available to those that may try. A running group has met weekly for conditioning in training for the event.
The non competitive fun and inclusive demeanor still applies and we caution that exertion should be reasonable to your physical conditioning level and never rule out a talk to your doctor about a run that may push your level of strength. half marathon, 10k walk/run 5k run/walk are available for registration. At this writing there are 83 people participating. Beside business and school teams.
The run includes an event t-shirt ,rates at a 10 dollars for twice around the track – Through 105 dollars for a family.
Registration closes on Friday June 6th at 6:00 PM: http://merrittcountryrun.ca
Editors note: There is a history of this sort of effort to support activities like minor hockey participation here in Merritt, including volunteers running the hockey concession and proceeds going to keep fees down .As well as the fireman fill the boot campaign.
Today in history: June 2rd 1982
Born: Canadian Actor Jewel Staite
Today in history: June 3rd 2013
At least 120 people die in China at a poultry plant fire.
Sources say the city already spent 8 thousand dollars on this new brand….
photo: kdg
We have it on authority that a public meeting last night reversed the brand change that the city department adopted earlier this year. The attitude brand is gone and with it the image of a couple under a blanket in a field of produce. The caption Farm Fresh that went with the attitude brand may be gone.
The city had spent 8000 dollars on the change and graphics. A source says that a number of new ideas to replace the Country Music Capital were gleaned last evening for a public consultation process to begin.
Today in History: March 26th 1934
The driving test is introduced in England.
The local city council is wanting to re brand Merritt.the city has had the protected brand of “The Country Music Capital of Canada for a several years, this includes the walk of stars and the Canadian Country music hall of fame on Quilchena Avenue. The city hosted the Merritt Mountain Music Festival for more than a decade. and now the local council is putting forward a rebranding program “farm fresh”. The City has a good farmers market in the summer months on Voght street and the branding directed to re-enforce that would seem to have been a fait to complete. However when the press reported it this week the backlash was considerable. So a public meeting for the 12th has been called.
Farm Fresh is depicted by a couple under a blanket standing with their heads covered in a field.
The meeting is from 6-8 Pm at the Merritt Civic Center, it is under the auspices of Tota an anachronism for the new tourism plan.
http://www.merritt.ca/news/tourism-plan-update-and-destination-brand-presentation-march-12-2014
Today in history: March 6th 1899
The Bayer company registers the trademark “Aspirin”
There is a class reunion in Merritt this summer with two days of events and a concluding Pancake breakfast on the third day. The 2014 reunion is organized in part by Larry Gamache and Leslie Armstrong who are contacts for information. Contact lgamache@telus.net.
Registration is required and is limited to 500 people.
100 year old hotel , “onetime hide away of train robber” Bill Miner Photo KDG
Venues are July 18th at The Coldwater Hotel, July 19th at The Merritt Civic Center, July 20th at Rotary Park
The pancake breakfast at Rotary park requires no registration but has a 6 dollar attendance fee payable on that day. Pre registration for the other days are required.
Today in history: February 28th 1991
The First Gulf War ends.
Merritt’s second by-election of the current term is heating up no issues are broadly discussed.
Two more councilors are campaigning for the February 22 by election. Ginny Prowel and Julie Vankoll are putting out signs or advertising no signs are clearly out for Linda Baird as yet. Advanced polls open on February 12th.
Below is a list of the candidates for election.
| BAIRD | Linda | City of Merritt |
| CROSS | Noreen | Thompson-Nicola Regional District |
| JOLLY | Mike | City of Merritt |
| MENARD | Neil | City of Merritt |
| PROWAL | Ginny | City of Merritt |
| VANKOLL | Julie | City of Merritt |
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the City of Merritt on Saturday, February 22, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Lower portion of City Hall – 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C.
Today in history: February 7th 1962
The United States bans all imports and exports from Cuba.
February 6th the arts council is hosting a community art show at the court-house gallery. The artist reception is on February 7th 4-6 PM.
Three levels of small cash prizes come from a grant by the Provincial Arts Council who endorse the show.
A work displayed at a Community art show in Merritt. By Andrea Rogers:
Photo KDG
This is the 8th annual for the local council.
This show features an array of art mediums on display by creative Nicola Valley residents and it is open to all local artists and artisans. In the past this show has included modelling, needlework, weaving, carving, fly-tying, woodworking, sculpting, drawing, and paintings. There will be prizes awarded to Best of Show $100.00, Viewers’ Choice $150.00, and Youth Under 16 $50.00. Bring your artwork to the Gallery on Feb. 5 from 10 am to 4 pm. For more information contact the Gallery at 378-6515 or artgallerynv@gmail.com.
Today in history: January 29th 1900
The American league is organized with eight founding teams.
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