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A FOND FAREWELL The northern lights lit up the Nicola Valley night sky recently, a rare phenomenon that delighted and surprised many Merritt locals. EDITORIAL /PAGE 6
Story/Page 17 ER CLOSURE RALLY
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SHOW ‘N’ SHINE
Members of the community gathered last week to protest yet another closure of the Nicola Valley Hospital’s emergency /PAGE 3 room.
Thinking of hitting the beaches at Nicola Lake soon? Think again as Interior Health has issued a beach /PAGE 5 closure.
A community-supported special section on the upcoming 29th Show ‘n’ Shine annual car show in Central /PAGE 11 Park.
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