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Quick Charge

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November 12, 2013
500 volt 120 amp quick charger

500 volt 120 amp quick charger

There is a new quick charger at the Arena parking lot on Voght street. The 500 volt 120 amp charger was put in place by Hub electric last week and the worker thought it would be in service this week.

Today in history: November 12th 1927

Joseph Stalin takes control of the Soviet Union as Leon Trotsky is kicked out  of the Communist party

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British Columbia Youth Ambassadors

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August 19, 2013
A moment of annoucement. BC Ammbassadors, 2013

A moment of announcement.
BC ambassadors, 2013

Three new, one year term BC Youth Ambassadors were chosen to represent the province on Saturday night. Casey Helgason from Kamloops, Lauren Sherwood from Ossoyoos and Camella Vokey from Penticton, all became ambassadors at the conclusion of the three day event at the Merritt Civic Center.

Bailey Allen a former  BC Ambassador from Merritt worked as judge for the first time.

There were 11 young people in the competition including to young men. https://www.facebook.com/BritishColumbiaAmbassador

President

Today in history : August 19th 1991

The Soviet Union being devolved as President Gorbachev is placed under house arrest in the August coup.

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June 21

Filed under: -Photography, Arts and Culture, First Nations People, Social Activism by Kevin Griffiths — Leave a comment
May 15, 2013

Aboriginal Day is coming next month and the posters and preparations are under way. June 21st at Rotary Park, here in Merritt will see dancers and traditional dress for 5 hours; 11 am to $ PM .The day is a national observance but not a statutory holiday.

A source say’s that Aboriginals in Australia were once under the Flora and Fauna act. If you wish to enquire call  about supporting the aboriginal people and healing by attending in Merritt and acknowledging their contributions to Canada and the world. Call Amy @ 250 -378- 5107

Today in History: May 15th  1960

The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 4

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