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MERRITT’S UBCM RESOLUTIONS GET GREEN LIGHT City tables five endorsed resolutions on RCMP costs, emergency reimbursements, transit, and tax reform TY LIM
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The Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) wrapped up last Friday, Sept. 26, with Merritt able to budge-in and advocate for community necessities. The UBCM conference is a week-long event that allows municipalities and First Nations from across the province to gather and create a list of items that they see needing provincial government support. “It was a great UBCM, and I think we made some headway,” said Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz. Merritt was able to table five RESOLUTIONS: continued on page 3
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EVERY CHILD MATTERS – Participants walk in solidarity during the Orange Shirt Day event hosted by Lower Nicola Indian Band on Friday, Sept. 27. The walk honoured residential school survivors and those who never made it home. See page 14
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