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Book sheds light on tech’s mental health impact Lower Nicola Indian Band School Principal Leroy Stanzi launched a book on technology’s impact on youth mental health. Page 15. Photo/Kenneth Wong

CHAPLAIN AWARDED

ER CLOSURE CRISIS

Merritt Fire Chaplain Sherry Peterson won ‘Fire Chaplain of the Year’ award for the first time ever.

Mayor Mike Goetz puts pressure on Interior Health and provincial goverment on ongoing ER crisis.

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