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Much of the province has been under air quality advisories and warnings due to ongoing fires. The northern lights lit up the Nicola Valley night sky recently, a rare phenomenon that delighted and Visit www.merrittherald.com forMerrittthe latest surprised many locals. EDITORIALnotices. /PAGE 6
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The City of Merritt has increased watering restrictions to Level 5, meaning no watering of lawns in the /PAGE 3 city.
RCMP have released images of the vehicle suspected in the hit-and-run death of late Merritt Councillor Claire Newman.
The Merritt Pickleball Club is inviting locals of all ages and abilities to try out the increasingly popular sport.
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