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Another weekend, another closure. The northern lights lit up the Nicola Valley night sky recently, a rare phenomenon that delighted and surprised many Merritt locals. EDITORIAL /PAGE 6
A number of Nicola Valley residents attended a protest at the Nicola Valley Hopital’s green space on Easter Sunday, as the ER was once again shuttered due to a nursing shortage.
ER CLOSURES
TEGART REACTS
SOFTBALL RETURNS
Over 50 residents of the Nicola Valley protested Sunday’s closure of the NV Hospital’s emergency room. —
Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart chatted with the Herald regarding proposed changes to her riding. —
Merritt saw its first taste of softball action this weekend as teams competed at Central Park. —
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