Here’s what else is making news in the Sept. 12, 2017 edition of the Tofield Mercury, on newsstands now!

• Ceremony marks Beaver Hills Biosphere official UNESCO designation. After 15 years of planning, cooperation and work by more than 30 volunteer partner organizations the Beaver Hills Biosphere was officially designated.

• Long-time town councillor Deb Dueck intends to run for mayor. Says she is ready to take on the challenge.

• Equestrian endurance race is coming to Tofield. Concentrating on her horses helps Angie Pierce deal with loss of only child and husband who died within six months of each other.

• Tofield and District Chamber of Commerce plans gift baskets for new residents. The brainchild of ATB Branch Manager Eunice Reichstein.

• Tofield RCMP arrest three family members in death of Holden man reported missing in 2011. Miles Naslund was last seen at his farm near Holden.

• RCMP nab 70-year-old impaired Harley driver during an RCMP check stop on Hwy 14.

• Martin and Agnes Hamm celebrate 50 years of marriage. Key to their successful marriage is being committed to one another and honouring their vows.

• Noah Kallicuk, 18, plays for Fort McMurray Oil Barons.

• One of the first photos taken of Tofield in 1906.

• Tofield Museum closed for the winter.

• Tofield Don’t Hibernate Fair draws large crowds to the Community Hall on Sept. 7. It’s a one-stop information and registration night for youth, adult and senior activities in the community over the fall and winter months.

Also inside this edition of The Tofield Mercury: Classifieds and Blanket advertising; Business and Professional Directory; Help Wanted Ads; Real Estate sales; Community Events and much more!