What else is in this week’s edition of the Tofield Mercury, on newstands now!

– Cougar kill rumour nixed, more misinformation from social media

– A new initiative for Communities in Bloom fails to launch in Tofield;

– Suspect in armed standoff faces 37 criminal counts – appears in Vegreville Court;

– 22 adorable babies featured in the “Babies of 2013” spread;

– Opinion: World Cancer Day acknowledged every Feb. 4 – Alberta Health Services vows to continue the fight;

– Carol Livingstone discusses “Smile If You’re Happy,” in her Loose Ends column;

– Town of Tofield considers program to help businesses improve their building fronts – if accepted, would be part of downtown beautification initiative;

– Village of Holden to erect signs for community billboards and tourism facilities – Post Office to take down billboards that have been “message central” in the community for many years;

– Tofield Modified Mixed Bonspiel winners named;

– Tofield Country Quilters make 35 “Heart Pillows” for patients undergoing cancer treatment at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton;

– Beaver County has received no application and initiated no approvals or land sales regarding a proposed biomedical incinerator project at Equity Industrial Park – Company to hold public information meeting in Ryley to gauge public acceptance Feb. 18;

– Kozdrowski 50th Anniversary

– Dr. Hackett welcomes Doctor and Mrs. Muneer to Tofield

– Village of Ryley thanks everyone who helped with Ryley Hotel fire

– Memorial for Garry Pittett announced

– Sweetheart Draw begins at several Tofield businesses