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SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE
MINOR HOCKEY WEEK
SD58 has resumed its sessions before making a decision on school closures in March.
See inside for a special feature showcasing our local youth hockey teams.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
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The Under-13 Merritt Centennials tournament team went undefeated in Penticton to claim the tournament championship over the weekend. More on page 14.
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