Here’s what else is making news in the May 10, 2016 edition of The Tofield Mercury, on news stands now!
– Dr. Muneer buys clinic in Tofield, declares his intention to stay;
– Volunteers drive by night to deliver goods to Fort McMurray evacuees in camps and communities;
– Loose Ends columnist Carol Livingstone has a serious take on Fort McMurray’s evacuees in “There Are No Lucky Ones;”
– This Week on the Web: Duck leads ducklings to water through school; Man builds Jurassic Park for tortoise; Elephant tusks burned in poaching protest; Fort McMurray fire brings stories of hope;
– The News and Views of Greens and Blues: Rebecca Hellekson discusses “Sun and Celebration” in her latest column about Ryley and Tofield schools;
– Opinion: Editorial – Albertans show their caring side in times of crisis; AUMA discusses how to help the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo;
– First Red Cross contributor for Fort McMurray relief fund at Mercury urges others to follow suit;
– Sunshine Villa holds Paris Cafe Spring Social Saturday while Spilstead Hall’s annual Mother’s Day Brunch served delicious food Sunday;
– Emergency food drive to support Fort McMurray wildfire victims – Online system allows people to donate health food from anywhere;
– Fire and water use restrictions hit Beaver County – Off highway vehicle recreation use prohibited due to tinder dry conditions;
– Local schools to welcome all students displaced by Fort McMurray wildfires; Young students at C.W. Sears to fundraise for evacuees;
– Beaver County Chronicle: County considers best action on five railway crossings deemed part of CN’s top 500 most dangerous;
– Couple offers house/RV in country to Fort Mac evacuees in need;
– Full page golf directory for entire region;
– Three-page 2016 Tofield Graduation pullout featuring photos and tributes;
– Tofield Mercury teams up with Red Cross to help raise funds for Fort McMurray’s displaced wildfire evacuees and similar places in the province – Bring cheques or cash to the Mercury office with all funds going to the relief effort;
– Also inside this edition of the Mercury: EXTRA ads from three other sister papers in Lamont, Viking and Sedgewick/Killam; Church Directory; Classifieds and Blanket advertising; Real Estate; Help Wanted;Business and Professional Directory; Events, and more!
