Here’s what else is making news in the July 29, 2014 edition of the Tofield Mercury, on newstands now!
– RCMP report break-ins at Equity Industrial Park at Ryley and in Tofield Arena, along with spray painting and graffiti on buildings in Tofield;
– Town of Tofield reports the Lions Playground is not quite ready for the public as yet, patience is required as minor adjustments are made and sod needs time to settle;
– Loose Ends Columnist Carol Livingstone discusses “Avian Antics, Dancing Bears and Tom Selleck,” all having something to do with the great outdoors;
– Opinion Page – Editorial: Farmers top the list for suicides in recent survey, may need coffee gatherings and inclusion to help out; Letter: Local documentary filmmaker Francis Damberger congratulated for film on legendary baseball scout Mel Didier;
– Holden Council concerned proposed closure of local post office on Saturdays could hurt ability of out of town workers to pick up parcels;
– Tofield Museum and Nature Centre report on visit of the culture minister and local MLA;
– A three-page 2014 Salute to the Tofield RCMP Detachment with photos and commendations from local businesses inside this paper;
– Advancing Ryley Rebels knock five-time defending Powerline Baseball champions Leduc out of the playoffs; while Holden Blue Jays take first game against Armena, looking to take on Rebels in PBL final;
– Inventory will need to be taken to determine what has been taken following break-in at Holden firehall break and enter;
– Tofield and area deluged with rain last weekend causing barriers to be put up in town as streets fill with water;
– Pictorials of Bruce Stampede Parade and Rodeo;
– Visit by MLA and minister “a great day in Tofield,” reports Yvonne Brown, local volunteer.
– Beaver County Chronicle: Enjoy a one-of-a-kind self-guided tour throughout Beaver County, showcasing unique events and businesses, during the 6th Annual Experience the Bounty in Beaver County from Friday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 10; Colouring Contest Page for Experience the Bounty in Beaver County available inside the Chronicle.
