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Northern Lights The northern lights lit up the Nicola Valley night sky recently, a rare phenomenon that delighted and surprised many Merritt locals. EDITORIAL/PAGE 6
BUDGET RELEASED
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Provincial Minister of Finance, Katrine Conroy, tabled her government’s 2023 budget this week. —
Merritt RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 24 year old Merritt resident Miguel Mack. —
Local health authority, Interior Health, is warning backcountry users of increased avalanche risk. —
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