Here’s what’s in the Feb. 12/13 issue of the Tofield Mercury on news stands now:

– Flu hits senior citizens in lodge – closed to visitors for the time being;

– Babies of 2012 contest winner receives her prizes;

– The quilt top story – a symbol of friendship spanning 80 years and a tribute to women of earlier generations;

– Winners of the 2013 Albrecht Memorial Modified Mixed Bonspiel at Ryley Curling Rink;

– Caribou Publishing Extra! Early Childhood development on track in Flagstaff and Beaver;

– Tofield RCMP seek information from the public on hit and run incident at local pub;

– Obituaries: Hugh John Carter; Gladys Viola (Ness) Severson;

– Beaver County Chronicle: New staffers Krystle Pederson as Communications Assistant and Dan Blackie as Superintendent of Infrastructure are welcomed to Beaver County staff; Open house for the West End Growth Plan draft policy is set for Feb. 26 at Spilstead Hall; Construction costs for Twp. Rd. 462 discussed at Beaver County Council.

Enter our Sweetheart Draw at: Parkstone Liquor, Bloomers in a Bunch, Tofield Restaurant, Tofield Liquor, Tofield Mercury, Subway, Uncle Roger’s Busy B Bargains, Dollar and More, Hair By Melody. Thank you for entering your sweetheart’s name. Draw winner to be named this week. Valentine’s Day – Thursday!

Winner of the Babies of 2012 draw announced. Thanks to Carla Lehman Photography and Dave Hare from the IGA for helping the Mercury with this yearly promotion. Thanks to all the great moms who entered their babies!

Editorial: Reports of community newspapers’ death greatly exaggerated! Great investor Warren Buffet bought 60 of them in 2012!

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