Here’s what else is making news in the Nov. 24, 2015 edition of the Tofield Mercury, on news stands now!
– Santa Claus visits The Gallery in Holden as the village holds its annual Christmas Market across the street in the community hall;
– Town of Tofield Nov. 9 meeting sees council agree to lease the truck fill to Highway 14 Regional Water Services Commission;
– Opinion: Opposition Wildrose MLA and shadow labour minister Grant Hunter on the new agricultural bill; Battle River – Crowfoot Opposition Conservative Kevin Sorenson on ensuring safety and security while helping refugess;
– Loose Ends columnist Carol Livingstone discusses “The Longevity Factor” in her latest humourous column;
– This Week on the Web: Man returns wife’s Woman of the Year award; Father teaches son about peace following Paris attacks; Toddler survives alone in home for days; Boy finds love after fourth cancer diagnosis;
– Pet Therapy Dog Booker visits the residents at Sunshine Villa for a pet and a chat;
– Author Nancy Ellen Brook to launch her first novel of intrigue and mystery in Ryley;
– Tofield RCMP reports on license plate thefts, discharge of a firearm, break and enter, unlawfful confinement at rural property, several collisions with deer, and more;
– Tofield woman wonders whose pumpkin from Ryley made the news in her home town paper back in 1950
– In sports: Satellites continue to punish NCHL opponents – Tofield senior team moves to 5-1 after knocking undefeated Devon Barons: 16/60 Hockey League: Midget Aaron Doucet picks up a hat trick;
– Village of Holden purchases 14-passenger handivan to help with transportation needs of the villagers;
– Primary Care Network urges everyone to practice safety to prevent falling;
– School Sports: Tofield Sr. Girls win Silver in volleyball zone play-offs at Rimbey; Tofield Jr. Boys volleyball team takes Bronze at Regionals;
– Also inside the Mercury this week: 2-Page Spread of Winterfest activities; 2-Page Shop Local for Christmas spread; Business and Professional Directory; Real Estate; Help Wanteds; Blanket and Classified advertising; local event advertising; and much more!
