Tofield Winterfest staves off frigid cold

It may have been bitterly cold with a wind chill factor that made the real temperature in the almost minus-30C range feel much colder, but that didn’t stop Tofield’s 2014 Winterfest from carrying on regardless.

A bunch of hardy souls, there was plenty for people to do and see during the weekend even if some of the outdoor activities had to be cancelled.

The chili cook-off, so successful last year, couldn’t be held this time around. The blocks of ice were sitting outside waiting for someone to sculpt but nobody braved the cold to do it as the ice would not be very pliable in such cold temperatures.

But many other activities went ahead with great success including the Farmers’ Market and Tofield and Area Health Foundation Supper Friday, which pulled in about 140 people for the fundraiser.

There was a… for more see the Dec. 2/14 Mercury