The Tofield Mercury

New-look Tofield Satellites start BRHL season 2-0

Brett Holmberg found himself loose on a second period breakaway, faked a shot then went to his backhand lifting the puck over Big Valley goalie Lance Clark’s pads to score the winning goal as Tofield Satellites downed the Oil Kings 3-2 on Sunday evening at Tofield Arena.

November 7, 2012Beaver County newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Ryley newspaper, Tofield Mercury, Tofield newspaper

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Remembrance: Tofield Legion member worked to bring home soldiers while stationed in Ottawa with the Canadian Army

Legion-Margaret Dickson — Margaret Dickson

Margaret Dickson was born in January, 1926 on a farm near Ryley, Alta. She was the sixth of nine children born to Frances (nee Hansen) and Charles Kallal.

November 7, 2012Beaver County newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Ryley newspaper, Tofield Mercury, Tofield newspaper

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Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps (Nootka) Silent Auction and Dinner raises $5,000 for program

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Guests at the Sea Cadet Corps Nootka fundraiser put their names down for donated items at the silent auction.

The local Sea Cadet Corps (RCSCC Nootka) and the Navy League of Canada Holden Branch started off their training year with a successful event on Friday, Oct. 19th.

November 7, 2012Beaver County newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Ryley newspaper, Tofield Mercury, Tofield newspaper

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Holden Communities in Bloom wins second provincial award in a row

HoldenCIB-Committee — Holden Communities in Bloom Committee holds their winning certificates: In the back row, from left: Donna Macahonic, Ruth Britton, Kathy Whiteside, and Bernie Marko. In the front row, from left: Julianne Foster, Eleanor Ogonoski, and Amada Marko. Missing from photo: Mona Oswald, Carissa Oswald, and Ethan Klaver.

Village of Holden Communities in Bloom Committee (CIB) is celebrating another provincial award. For the second year in a row, Holden has achieved top spot in their population category (1-500).

November 7, 2012Beaver County newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Ryley newspaper, Tofield Mercury, Tofield newspaper

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Here’s what’s in the Oct. 30/12 Tofield Mercury on news stands now:

• Satellites home opener this Saturday at 8:30 p.m.; at home Sunday at 5:45 • Halloween Mash…

October 30, 2012Beaver County newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Ryley newspaper, Tofield Mercury, Tofield newspaper

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Poppy campaign begins

The traditional Royal Canadian Legion poppy campaign kicked off across the country on Friday, Oct. 26.

October 30, 2012Beaver County newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Ryley newspaper, Tofield Mercury, Tofield newspaper

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$250,000 estimated to get rid of asbestos found in county building; renovations delayed until this week – The good news is no tax dollars will be used for project funded through MSI grant

Renovations to the interior of the County Council building on main street in Ryley were delayed until this week due to the need to remove asbestos found in the building.