And here’s what else is making news in the Jan. 12, 2016 edition of The Tofield Mercury, on news stands now!

– Satellites continue on their late season slump losing two home games;

– 16/60 Hockey League: Tofield Bantams down Wetaskiwin 8-2 at Tofield Arena;

– Opinion Page: Bill 6 opposition not going away – Wildrose leader Brian Jean encourages farmers to participate in consultation process;

– Loose Ends columnist Carol Livingstone talks about “Happy Mindfulness” as the latest trend;

– This Week on the Web: Man with Alzheimer’ pleads with friends to visit; Raccoon loses cotton candy in water; Edmonton couple fined for home ice rink; Comedian performs jobs on hoverboard;

– Tofield RCMP report dealing with many driving infractions;

– This is EXTRA week with advertising from our sister newspapers, including help wanteds, car dealerships, and much more!

– Also inside this week: Classified and Blanket advertising pages; Babies of 2015 contest; Tofield and Area Church Directory; Help Wanted Ads; Business and Professional Directory; Full Page Ad Blowout offer unprecedented industry-leading savings for Jan. 27 and Feb. 3 editions only; and much more!

– Beaver County Chronicle: County considers changes to country residential development; Beaver County approves grant funding for Tofield, Viking and Holden projects.