Here’s what else is making news in the Dec. 1, 2015 edition of the Tofield Mercury, on news stands now!

– Photos and giant Pictorial of the 2015 Tofield WinterFest activities;

– Opinion Page – Letters: Meeting in Ryley not open and transparent as promised; Tofield congratulated for its beautiful main street; Prosecute Canadian tax evaders;

– Loose Ends columnist Carol Livingstone discusses computer scams, viruses and other glitches in her column “Flu Shot;”

– This Week on the Web: Canadian police officers hold online rap battle; Photos show allergic reaction to hair dye; Man compiles list of what makes his wife cry; Adele poses as impersonator of herself;

– Tofield Satellites go into the weekend with a five game winning streak; NCHL Senior AA standings; Tofield Satellites leading scorers; 16/60 Hockey League teams begin their December schedule;

– Breakfast with Santa was a rousing success with over twice the families attending; Stuff the Bus sees over 200 hampers of hope donated by the public with Tofield IGA matching these contributions;

– Katchemut Creek Family Horse Club Awards Night concludes gymkhana season;

– Book launch at Ryley ATB for Nancy Ellen Brook’s first novel, “Jessica Seeker and the Ghost Walkers;”

– Disappointing turnout for Ryley Community meeting – complaints of lack of transparency by council still ongoing;

– Kasey Schoff new FCSS community youth programmer;

– Mermaids frollic in Ryley Pool – dispute ban on mermaid swimming in Edmonton public pools;

– Ryley Christmas Festival includes Christmas Market, carol festival, lighting of the tree and Santa visit; and potluck supper.

– Also in this week’s edition: Shop Local Christmas shopping spread; real estate ads; upcoming seasonal events; Tofield and Area Church Directory; Help Wanteds; Business and Professional Directory; Classified and Blanket advertising; and much more!