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FIRE WON’T WAIT
On Saturday, October 8, members of the Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) had the chance to cast their vote online.—
Tips, updates and stories on this year’s Fire Prevention Week. —
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RED DRESS WALK
The National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) took place on Tuesday, October 4, and saw students of Merritt Secondary School host an awareness walk. STORY /PAGE 20
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