Here’s what’s in the Jan. 22/13 Tofield Mercury on news stands now:

– Letter: FCSS Director Kerri Jones clarifies and elaborates on differences in youth worker position;

– Loose Ends Columnist Carol Livingstone discovers the truth about wieners in “Not Real Meat;”

– 15th Annual Tri-School Basketball Tournament coming to Tofield, Ryley and Hay Lakes schools Jan. 31st;

– Family Literacy Day celebrated in Tofield and Holden;

– Obituary: Leonard “Bob” Mitchell;

– 113th Annual Christmas Bird Count nets many species in local area with 22 bird species recorded;

– Tofield Junior boys and girls teams both take gold after beating tournament hosts Forestburg Falcons;

Beaver County Chronicle:
– Council defers doctor recruitment funding request decision;

– Holden Village Council appoints health foundation member, agrees to renovate former village garage for new business, grants mayor a leave of absence;

– RCMP delegation discusses service issues in-camera.

– Ryley Hotel wins Business Bonspiel

– Plus see below for more top copy