Here’s what else is making news in the Dec. 2, 2014 edition of the Tofield Mercury, on news stands now!
– Two-Page Pictorial of Tofield’s Winterfest activities, including parade, tree lighting ceremony, Christmas Bazaar and Farmers’ Market;
– Loose Ends columnist Carol Livingstone discusses “Telling Signs” of winter’s approach;
– Social Credit leader writes letter saying parents must be the primary educators of their children;
– The Tofield United Church basement was decked out in festive finery and candles for the annual Christmas Tea, Crafts and Bake Sale;
– Satellites lose game against Lloydminster team but fans treated to a rare shootout;
– Kolby Prusak gets 8 points for Tofield Pee Wees in win over Drayton Valley;
– Funeral service held in Edmonton for four people from the Phillipines killed in storm, including nanny who worked in Kingman;
– Local bird lovers asked to participate in 115th Christmas Bird Count from Dec. 14 to Jan. 5;
– Eight facts you need to know about deer now that the cold weather is upon us;
– Treacherous driving conditions created by two-day storm put many in the ditch.
The Mercury also has a Two-Page Shop Local Spread for Christmas shoppers; ads for Christmas fairs and craft shows; obituaries; Tofield and Area Church Directory; Restaurant Guide; Two-Page Business and Professional Directory; Classified and Blankets; and a Help Wanted Section.