The Tofield Mercury

Satellites drop game against Big Valley despite late surge

Down 3-0 in the third period before perhaps its largest crowd of the year Friday, Tofield Satellites scored with 2:30 remaining and 1:29 left to create an exciting conclusion to a 3-2 loss – ending its six-game winning streak.

For complete coverage of the Satellites’ weekend attempts to clinch first place in the Battle River Hockey League and more pictures, see Tuesday’s Tofield Mercury.

Chris Kallal

January 18, 2014Battle River Hockey League, Tofield Mercury, Tofield newspaper, Tofield Satellites

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RCMP arrest and charge Michael JOHNSON; officer run over now home resting

RCMP Edmonton Major Crimes Unit have arrested and charged Michael Leslie Johnson, a 33-year-old male, following a…

January 16, 2014RCMP shooting, standoff near Tofield, Tofield Mercury, Tofield newspaper

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Armed Standoff NW of Tofield

Two officers were injured and a suspect shot during an armed standoff northwest of Tofield early last week.

Tofield RCMP were called to the scene after a firefight broke out between officers from Vegreville and Two Hills and a man resisting arrest, said Tofield Commander Sgt. Doug Coleman.

January 15, 2014Beaver County newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Ryley newspaper, Tofield Mercury, Tofield newspaper

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Tofield Bantams play in final of own tourney

Tofield Titans Bantam team hosted their annual tournament at the Tofield Arena last weekend with Tofield, Camrose Maroons, New Serepta Eagles, and Viking Gas Kings participating.

January 15, 2014Beaver County newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Ryley newspaper, Tofield Mercury, Tofield newspaper

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Town and Country Bonspiel attracts 15 teams to Tofield Curling Club

The Town and Country Bonspiel was held at the Tofield Curling Club from Friday, Jan. 10 to Sunday, Jan. 12.

Fifteen teams participated, which organizer Dawn Sihlis said

January 15, 2014Beaver County newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Ryley newspaper, Tofield Mercury, Tofield newspaper

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Here’s what else is in this week’s issue of the Tofield Mercury on news stands now!

Here's what else is in this week's edition of the Mercury, on newstands now! - Busy B…

January 15, 2014Beaver County newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Ryley newspaper, Tofield Mercury, Tofield newspaper

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Taylor LeClaire competing in national figure skating finals

Taylor LeClaire is beating the odds, coming back after some major physical injuries, to compete in the Skate Canada Figure Skating Competitions where she won bronze last year in the pairs competition with Christopher Mostert.

January 7, 2014Beaver County newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Ryley newspaper, Tofield Mercury, Tofield newspaper

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H1N1 outbreak means locals being urged to get flu shot

With the outbreak of H1N1 in the province and the deaths of a number of people, Albertans are being urged to get their flu shot.

January 7, 2014Beaver County newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Ryley newspaper, Tofield Mercury, Tofield newspaper

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Giant of a snowman attracting tourist attention in Tofield

A 12-ft. snowman on 54th Avenue in Tofield is becoming a bit of a phenomenon. People are stopping by to take a picture or to have their picture taken with it, said Allyson Desroche.

January 7, 2014Beaver County newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Ryley newspaper, Tofield Mercury, Tofield newspaper