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Rallying around the cause The northern lights lit up the Nicola Valley night sky recently, a rare phenomenon that delighted and surprised many Merritt locals. EDITORIAL /PAGE 6
A number of Nicola Valley residents attended a second rally for healthcare last weekend, with close to 300 gathering in Central Park on Saturday. Photo/Matthias Wiegand
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Over 300 residents of the Nicola Valley protested ongoing closures of the NV Hospital’s ER. —
Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz shares his frustrations with attempting to reach Minister Bruce Ralston. —
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Three local student athletes recently made their way to Vernon for the delayed BC Winter Games. — /PAGE 16
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