Here’s what else is making news in the March 1, 2016 edition of The Tofield Mercury, on news stands now!
– Tofield Chamber of Commerce open house seeks renewal and growth to put Tofield on the map;
– Police investigate 12-year-old girl hit by truck near Holden;
– Grant in lieu of taxes for social housing should be restored – Holden Council out $6,600 or two per cent of tax base;
– Editorial – Rural Crime Watch playing vital role with increase in property crimes; Letter – People should look after soldiers and Canadians in need before refugees;
– Loose Ends: Columnist Carol Livingstone discusses all the old sayings that no longer apply in “A Loonie for Your Thoughts;”
– This Week on the Web: Canadiens thank fans with automated Twitter reply; Man builds bat cave in spare room; Woman makes MMA debut at 68; conspiracy theory include Kate Perry and JonBenet Ramsey;
– In The News and Views of Greens and Blues, student Rebecca Hellekson writes about the need for kindness in “Thinking Pink;”
– Sustainability workshop sets goals to help local communities survive and thrive;
– Tofield RCMP report rifle fire complaint from Ryley area, and other incidents;
– Tofield Lions donate $1,000 to Special Olympics;
– Two local teams head to Provincials in March – Tofield Titan Pee Wees go to Boyle March 11-13; Tofield Bantam As go to High Level to compete March 17-20th;
– 16/60 Hockey League: Tofield Pee Wees make huge come back to down Camrose; Tofield Soccer Registration takes place at Tofield Arena;
– Tofield Schools celebrate National Pink Shirt Day;
– Beaver County Chronicle: County decides on change of address policy for rural residents – in writing either in person, by mail, fax, email or online; Holden Arts Centre to return to original name of Paragon Theatre; Beaver County Council holds public hearing on animal control bylaw;
– Also inside this week: Business and Professional Pages, Help Wanteds, Real Estate and farmland sales; Tofield and Area Church Directory; Classifieds and Blanket advertising, special events and much more!
