Here’s what else is making news in the Dec. 9, 2014 edition of the Tofield Mercury, on news stands now!

– Hastings Lake Hall the centre for “Christmas in the Country;”

– Snowmobiler lost in Ministik Bird Sanctuary rescued with help of RCMP helicopter;

– RCMP warn shoppers to avoid theft – hide items out of sight;

– National impaired driving campaign underway – RCMP warn public not to drink and drive;

– Opinion: Tofield resident angry about snow removal problems on 52 Avenue and 51 Street;

– Loose Ends columnist Carol Livingstone discusses chocolate in “Say Bye-Bye to Turtles;”

– Alberta Health Services declares Whooping Cough outbreak in Central Alberta;

– Twenty-one teachers in the Battle River School Division – including several in Tofield, Ryley and Holden – were inducted into the teaching profession at a ceremony in Camrose;

– Satellites lose 7-4 to first place Bonnyville; Tofield Atom 2 mounts huge comeback against Fort Saskatchewan;

– Dollar and More Store hosts third annual “Stop and Shop” featuring elves helping little ones with gift buying, a visit from Santa and glitter tattoos;

– Beaver County Chronicle: Sea Cadets hold Annual Mess Dinner at Holden Community Hall;

The paper also features a two-page Christmas Shop Local spread to help with your local shopping needs over the holidays; Business and Professional 2- Page Directory; Classifieds, Blanket advertising; Obituaries; and other notices and ads.