Here’s what’s in the Nov. 20/12 Tofield Mercury on news stands now:

– The Christmas Hamper Campaign begins in earnest;

– Editorial: Season of giving and sharing has begun;

• Letters: Ryley residents express gratitude to village council and Clean Harbors for funding agreement; MLA Jacquie Fenske promotes Bill 2, the Responsible Energy Development Act;

• Loose Ends Column by Carol Livingstone: “Mommy, Draw Me a Kitty?”

• Third Awareness Dinner will make presentations to several projects – blankets for several needy organizations – to be held at the Nov. 23 Tofield Health Foundation Christmas Dinner;

• Zone Playoffs begin for Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games;

• Hockey referee clinic held in Tofield to certify referees for Alberta North Zone;

• Obituary: Richard Merideth Siverns;

• Strut Your Stuff! raises funds for Tofield Curling Club

• Tofield Minor Hockey Midgets host weekend tournament – The Tofield team scored an impressive 46 points, just shy of making the finals;

• Beaverhill Players wrap up rehearsals and start play “Sorry, Wrong Chimney!” at Beaver Arts Centre in Holden, Nov. 16-24;

Beaver County Chronicle:
• Workshops in Summerdale and Viking explore the issue of local foods, and expanding opportunities, in local market industry;

• Public invited to county’s West End Growth Plan information sessions.

• Plus employment ads, coming events, and more

• Plus more top copy below