PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTO Tofield's first annual Bull Bash was so highly successful that the elite bullriders voted it the top event for 2011. One example of the bullriding action that night was Justin Siemens bolting out of the chute at the Tofield Arena.
By Patricia Harcourt
Editor
It may have been the first Tofield Bull Bash last year, but the event was so successful even the cowboys rated it number one.
By Patricia Harcourt
Editor
Tofield RCMP are warning the public not to fall for a mystery shopper scam that is circulating in the area. Two residents from local towns have fallen for such a scam and are now out $4,000 each, said Sgt. Jim Warren.
PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTO Tofield Mayor Nabil Chehayeb (far left) poses with his family during an open house at Uncle Roger’s restaurant on Saturday, including his wife of 31 years, Rola, son Daniel and daughter Lara. Missing is the couple’s other daughter, Deema.
By Patricia Harcourt
Editor
Three-term Tofield Mayor Nabil Chehayeb had his family by his side Saturday while holding an open house to shore up local support for his candidacy for the P.C. riding nomination in Fort-Saskatchewan-Vegreville.
By Patricia Harcourt
Staff Reporter
Beaver County councillors will be lobbying the provincial government for a way to upgrade the old or build a new seed cleaning facility to replace the aging plant in Holden.
PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTO The Beaver County Seed Cleaning Plant has a new colour sorter that its directors believe will generate more business cleaning grain. Beaver County Council will investigate ways and means to get funding to expand the current plant or build another one to accommodate this potential increase.
By Patricia Harcourt
Staff Reporter
Beaver County Council heard that a safety practice by pilot trucks for wide loads is considered dangerous and unwarranted by local RCMP. The practice involves veering into oncoming traffic to force them over to the side of the road prior to the arrival of huge vessels moving down the highway.
By Jazmin Roe
Student Reporter
It’s impossible to live in Alberta and not expect a few cold days. Students in rural Alberta face the challenge of knowing what to do about school days with inclement weather.
Satellites lose shot at second place, likely, after being stoned 8-0 by Hardisty. More plus the Saturday game against Daysland, see the Jan. 24/12 issue of the Tofield Mercury.
Tofield's Mark Horricks - and his double (image) - takes this Hardisty player into the boards
Believe it or not: Hardisty goaltender Colin Stebner saved this slapper from the point. Leading scorer Chris Findlay looks for the rebound.
Satellties forward Jesse Van Dalfsen bangs away in front but could not get it by Stampeders' goalie Colin Stebner who was just outstanding on this night.
Tofield's Shayne Carlson has his blast blocked by a D-man in front
Dean Campbell takes the puck up ice for Tofield, with Captain Brian Tavaroli right behind
Two hard working Satellites' forwards, Tyler Lewis 7 and Jesse Van Dalfsen 12
Satellites' Chris Stetsko
Adelle Story
According to the Alberta Lottery Fund, Holden resident Adelle Story remained as cool as a cucumber when told she had won $100,000 on the Extra lottery game.
“I said, ‘This cannot be,’” recalled Story in a Jan. 16 press release.
Dean Campbell of the Tofield Satellites
The Tofield Satellites didn’t even need some of its top stars like Captain Brian Tavaroli or Ryan Olson on Saturday as the talented home team destroyed winless Consort Comets 12-2 at Tofield Arena.
The win was the second in a home-and-home series with Consort, with the Satellites winning the previous evening on the road 7-1.
Jim Sheasgreen
By Patricia Harcourt
Editor
Former Fort Saskatchewan mayor Jim Sheasgreen was ready and willing to meet Tofield and area constituents in his quest to be the P.C. nominee for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville in the next provincial election.
However, few attended the meet and greet at the Tofield Golden Club from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12.
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