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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 tree was recently planted in N’Kwala Park to honour those struggling with addiction and those who have passed. Story/Page 10
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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District paid homage to a longtime director and chair that recently passed away. /PAGE 5
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology reflects on 40 years serving students from the Merritt area and beyond.
Some World War 2-era vehicles passed through the Merritt area last week, giving residents quite a view.
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