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THIS WEEK CALL FOR ACTION A Merritt Canada Post employee is calling for a policy review by the national carrier after he says anti-LGBTQ2S+ material was delivered locally. /PAGE 3
FEDERAL RIDING Merritt will join a new federal electoral riding as of the next election. MP Dan Albas reacts as Merritt will no longer be a part of the riding he /PAGE 8 represents.
CENTRAL DEFACED The Merritt Community Policing Office is offering bike registration in partnership with Project 529 to prevent bike theft as the weather warms up. Call 250-378-3955 for more information.
A Merritt mother and long time resident is raising concerns over graffiti she discovered at Central Elementary School early last week. /PAGE 9
REBUILD ON TRACK The Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly has purchased the historic court house on Voght Street. Story/Page 16
Rebuilding of the athletic track at Voght Park has begun, with City Council recently instructing staff to explore options for funding a polymer track. /PAGE 18
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