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Ryley Pool hosts 7th Annual Christmas Turkey Lunch
Tofield’s Eva Cross on Zone 7 2020 Alberta Winter Games roster
Tofield School gets ready for the holiday season
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Tofield Bantams put up a fight against Redwater
Tofield Bantam Kevin Bartsch takes a shot in their game against Redwater on Sunday, Dec. 8. Read our Tofield Minor Hockey report on pages 12 & 19. MOUSH JOHN PHOTO
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The Ryley Community Hall parking lot spilled over to the Main Street on Thursday, Dec. 5, as residents from Ryley and surrounding areas came out to participate and support Ryley Pool’s fundraiser – a Christmas Turkey lunch with all the trimmings. Thrilled with the great turnout, Susie Williams, Ryley Pool’s Aquatic Manager said, “We always look forward to this event, and this was our seventh year. We’re very fortunate to get the support that we get from all the swimmers and community members.” Williams said all the kitchen staff volunteered their help, and stepped up to make the event a seamless one. Continued on Page 9
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Former Bantam Titan makes it to the Meeting with Santa 2020 Alberta Winter Games roster Moush John Tofield Mercury
After leaving her mark on the Tofield ice, Eva Cross has moved on to a bigger stage – Sherwood Park Kings Athletic Club (SPKAC) Royals Bantam Elite Female hockey team, and she will be representing Zone 7 as part of the 2020 Alberta Winter Games hosted in Airdrie from Feb. 14-17. Speaking about her experience with the sport, and all the milestones along the way, Cross said it’s been a great run for her so far. “Hockey has been good,” Cross said. “I am having a great season so far; my team has been really strong and we are
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looking forward to a successful season, hopefully.” Cross left the Tofield Titans this year to play for the SPKAC Royals Bantam Elite Female hockey team. “I had to try out for the Elite Royals with everything I had,” Cross admitted. “It was a long tryout process with a lot of players trying out, but they only kept 17 skaters and two goalies.” Cross said that it would be a pleasure to represent Alberta Zone 7, along with other female athletes. “I know a lot of us tried out at our full potential and was expected to give it our all,” Cross added. “We had four ice sessions
Eva Cross, who was a former Tofield Titans Bantam, now plays for the Sherwood Park Kings Athletic Club (SPKAC) Royals Bantam Elite Female hockey team will be a part of the Zone 7 2020 Alberta Winter Games’ roster. SUBMITTED PHOTO over the three-day tryout, a skills session, small area games and then two exhibition games!” There were six teams for tryouts with around
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20-23 players on each, but they cut it down to three teams in the end with a total of 60 to represent Alberta North. Continued on Page 13
Tofield’s Bentley Ruzycki has a surprise meeting with Santa at the IGA. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Tofield Volunteer Fire Department Society 2019 The Tofield Volunteer Fire Department would like to express sincere thanks to the many patrons and businesses that contributed to the success of our 2019 Firemen’s Ball. Net proceeds will be donated to the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation Alberta Wildfire V & S Market PCL Construction NAPA Auto Parts Jill Oleksyn Photography Down Home Roots MiLynn Creations Norm Martineau & Family Len Thompson Tofield Volunteer Fire Dept. Society Tofield Video Country Couple Craft Tofield Pharmacy Clean Harbors Mickey's Hair Studio Country Lane Pet Boarding Tofield Transit Commercial Truck BP’s Glass Uncle Rogers
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Loose Ends: Under B for butter
Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist
I’ve been craving butter tarts ever since a lady at my hairdresser’s talked about hers. I haven’t had any good
ones since I left home eons ago to live and work on my own. Store-bought pastries calling themselves butter tarts aren’t. If you buy a pack of six there might be one raisin in one of them; no promises. Mom’s tarts were delicious. I thought that I had her recipe so I wiped the drool from my chin long enough to look for it. Hubby is the chief inhouse baker and could easily follow it. I checked under B for butter, T for
tarts, even M for Mom’s; no luck. Then I called my sister, always more of a baker than I have ever been (aka: she’s not as lazy), but she confessed that Mom’s butter tart recipe had never been in her possession. She did remember that mom used corn syrup and currants in hers. Apparently, currants are less sweet than raisins, and if you’ve ever eaten a butter tart you know extra sweetness is redundant. Unless, you
like it when your teeth curl. Time for my most faithful resource, where you can find anything and it’s all true – Google. Imagine my surprise to learn that butter tarts are a Canadian confection. Okay, something not even Justin can screw up! But they lost me when they called butter tarts with chocolate chips a ‘classic’ Canadian recipe. What? Not even a chocolate addict like me could do that! Okay, we can use
Ryley theft associated with Camrose break and enter Sgt. John Powell Tofield RCMP
During the past week Tofield RCMP responded to 47 calls for service. Included in the calls for service were four motor vehicle collisions, a 911 hangup and a false alarm. On Dec. 4, a resident of Ryley reported an attempted theft of a vehicle from his residence. The caller advised when he checked his vehicle in the morning, the ignition had been damaged. Nothing appeared to be missing from the vehicle. On Dec. 4, a resident of Ryley reported his white GMC Silverado was stolen from his residence in Ryley. The same vehicle is believed to have been involved in a busi-
ness break-and-enter in Camrose. The vehicle has not yet been located. On Dec. 5, Tofield RCMP received a call of a possible impaired driver on Hwy. 14. The vehicle was reported to have been swerving badly almost colliding with oncoming vehicles. RCMP members attended and located the vehicle. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was showing signs of impairment however passed an alcohol roadside screening device. The driver, a 45year-old male from Strathcona County was found to have a suspended driver’s licence and was arrested and charged with driving while suspended under the Criminal Code. He
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was released from custody to attend Vegreville Provincial Court on Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. The vehicle was towed and seized for 60 days. On Dec. 5, Tofield RCMP received a call of a possible impaired driver on Hwy. 14. RCMP members attended and located the Jeep Wrangler and conducted a vehicle stop. The driver showed signs of impairment and provided a sample of his breath into a roadside screening device. The result was a fail. The driver was arrested for impaired operation of a motor ve-
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about this? And another using Canadian rye whiskey. Mix it with bacon . . . hey; I could start a new tradition. I’d call it the Triple B Tart – butter, bacon, booze . . . Or maybe not. Hubby said he’s on board. So why isn’t he sweating over a hot stove? Did he think I meant tarts for Christmas? No, I want them right now, as in today or earlier. Hey Google – Where does one buy a cattle prod?
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hicle and taken to the RCMP detachment where he provided two samples of breath both being 160 mg%. The driver, a 30year-old male from Tofield was charged with impaired driving and operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level over 0.08. He was released from custody on a Promise To Appear to attend Vegreville Provincial Court on June 20 at 10 a.m.
corn syrup or maple syrup or no syrup at all, but never pecans or walnuts and certainly not coconut or pineapple – yuck! Who are these people? I was printing out a recipe for plain old butter tarts, or as close as I could find and checking out more, and there it was, the magic word – Bacon! Yes! Bacon butter tarts! Using bacon instead of raisins or currants; now you’re talking! How did my mother not know
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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Thank you for the coverage of the Gravity Dance Force Christmas Show on December 1st. I just need to let you and the Tofield Mercury Readers know that the caption for the front page picture needs a correction please. While I was having a wonderful time dancing in the show, I was not there in my capacity with my work at Sunshine Villa. The Mercury is so good about publishing news from my job at Sunshine Villa, that I see how the link of my
name and Sunshine Villa can happen. However, I was not leading Sunshine Villa Residents in a tap dance at the performance. In this case, the dancing was all about being a part of Gravity Dance Force Studio with our Adult Tap Dance Class, otherwise known as the Older Ladies Tap Dance Class! Our class is so lucky to have Miss Twyla Taylor teach us and encourage us in tap dance. She keeps us dancing and tapping. She invited our class to join
in the Christmas Show. Dancing at that performance with me were tap classmates – Susan Rasmussen, Lynn Gates, Lorraine Donovan, and Graye Kimmel. We are a wellbonded group, together through a love of dance.
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Christmas spirit at Tofield School Kylie Kuflay Student Reporter
As the holiday season began, the Leadership Class at Tofield School started deciding on how to bring more holiday cheer into the hallways of the school. “We have a winter themed spirit week,” said
Rayanne Beatson, Grade 10 student. “Other than spirit week we plan to continue decorating the hallways at school.” Beatson remarked that they have already strung Christmas lights up in the senior high hallway, and they have put a couple up in the lounge. Other than the lights; the group
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arranged colourful holiday wrapping paper as backgrounds for bulletin boards in the student lounge. “I think the Christmas lights in the hallway are beautiful,” commented Beatson. “If we had more lights I would want to put them in every hallway because in my opinion it is one of the best ways to bring holiday cheer into the school.” Although she hasn’t discussed it with her class yet she was thinking that they could gather the students and staff in the gym and have a Christmas Pep Rally. “During the Pep Rally there could be themed games that everyone can partake in and enjoy. I
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think it could be really fun!” Beatson noted that her favourite holiday tradition is the annual Reindeer Games, and one of the things she looks forward to every year. “I really enjoy the Reindeer Games,” said Julie Anderson, another Grade 10 student. “It is one of my favourite school holiday traditions as well. I think it keeps us active and it brings the school together.” Anderson hopes the wallpaper backgrounds for the bulletin boards in the lounge continue because they bring more colour and life to the area. “We are having a pajama day during spirit week which I am excited for as well as pictures with Santa!” remarked Anderson. Anderson explained that the class has a collective brainstorming session
Cameron Neufeld puts the final ornament up on the Christmas tree in the lounge. KYLIE KUFLAY PHOTO for each month. “After we decide on several ideas we split into different groups,” explained Anderson. “I’m in the hallway decorating group with Rayanne Beatson and Ben Woodruff.” She also added that there will be a Lost and
Found Fashion Show, worked upon by a separate group – it’s a new way to show off all the items that everyone has misplaced. Anderson noted that all items for the show will be washed before they are worn by the models.
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Ryley Pool’s Christmas Lunch
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“Each year we try to rotate the help we get from our board members, so that no one’s overworked,” Williams explained. “We’re really happy with the attendance; because of the community support, we have been able to raise more than $2,000 this year.” Funds will be used for various maintenance projects for the Ryley Pool. “We want to cover and repair the sidewalks to the pool, which have been slippery and could do with some maintenance,” Williams added. “We’re also going to replace doors at the facility, including the main entrance door.” The lunch was held in conjunction with the Village Market, a monthly event. “Hosting it on a Thurs-
day, helps us to get support and participation from the vendors and all those who come to shop at the Market, it’s a winwin,” Williams stated. “We’re very grateful for this comunity and everyone who made it.”
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“STUFF THE BUS” . . . For the Christmas Hampers!
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Steak Night chance to celebrate new chiller for Holden Complex
A group of those involved with upgrading at the Holden Complex, including a recently installed ice chiller, and invited guests pose for a group photo after the celebration during the Holden Ag Society's fundraising Steak Night Saturday. PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTO
Patricia Harcourt Steak Night at the Holden Complex Saturday night was a chance to celebrate the installation of a new chiller that will allow for many more hockey games and other winter activities in the years to come. "Tonight we are celebrating the completion of our new chiller!" said Carrie Hrabec, secretary of the Holden Agricultural Society. "This project has been at least three years in the making. "A lot of hard work and a lot of fundraising has been done to achieve this," she said. "We want to say 'thanks' to Beaver County, Village of Holden and the
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) for your grants. Hrabec also paid tribute to past president Christine Suchy "for starting us on this journey," and to board treasurer Gail Alger "for all the work to attain our grants." Tributes also went to the members of the Agricultural Society Board "for helping with the steak dinners, concessions, etc. to raise money," for this project. Project Manager Clint Zemlak was given kudos as well "for all the footwork (done) here. He has worked on the dressing rooms, on the concession reno, the ice chiller and new lines
on the ice," she said, noting the Zemlak family has worked hard "to keep this complex going and we appreciate it. "He has worked tirelessly on this building," Hrabec added, with one new dressing room completed and two more in the process of being completed. Gene Hrabec, who is also Division 3 councillor for Beaver County, received special mention for cooking the steaks for the fundraising steak functions held monthly at the complex. Keeping the complex going has been the work of the ag society over many years. The complex started up in 1974 and has been a core part of the village
by hosting a variety of functions over the years. "The Holden Ag Society has worked really hard to keep this facility going for the Holden area with an updated kitchen, environmental review, recreation side update, new dressing rooms, new condenser and now a new chiller. "Thank you for all your support," she concluded, to cheers and applause from those present. On hand was new ag society President Lucy Upham, as well as county councillors Barry Bruce (Division 4), Dale Pederson (Division 5) and Kevin Smook (Division 1). The Village of Holden was represented by
Mayor Mark Giebelhaus. Also on hand were Berg Chilling Sytems' owner Trent Davis and
services manager Neil Styre, and others involved in the project over the period of years.
Posing with the new chiller recently installed in the Holden Complex are, from left: Berg Chilling System owner Trent Davis, Berg service manager Neil Styre, and Holden Complex project manager Clint Zemlak.
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County Council update Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council was asked by administration to provide direction with respect to support for the Friends of Ryley School Society’s Christmas Turkey Dinner. The county received a request for funding from the society for financial support for their turkey dinner. However, the request fell outside the parameters of the Community Support Requests Policy. The Community Sponsorship Policy stated that schools within Beaver County can request up to $200 worth f promotional items every year, said Community Development officer Susan Lungal. She suggested substituting the funding request for promotional items. Council agreed with the suggestion and passed a motion to provide $100 to each school in the county for the same purpose. Viking Health Foundation Request Tabled Beaver County Council tabled a request for financial support from Viking Health Foundation pending further information. “The Viking Health Foundation has submitted a request for financial support to assist with costs associated with its physician recruitment package,� stated Assistant CAO Margaret Jones. She told council that under the Health Foundation Support Policy, the foundations can be assisted in various ways: - Written endorsements to accompany grant sources; - In-Kind support for advice on available funding sources: - Door prizes, silent auction items, etc. for fundraising events; - Grant funding - A budget of $20,000 is available in the 2019 budget for support to both the Tofield and the Viking Health Foundations. The funding is shared between the two foundations based on population. The Viking Health Foundation is eligible for $7,133. In 2015 the Viking Health Foundation received a Community Support Grant of $2,500 for the helipad project, and in 2014 it received Health Foundation Support Grants of $14,266 for 2013-14. Jones said the request did not come with the back up information that is required in the form of financial statement demonstrating financial need, a
business plan, annual reports showing the benefits of previous projects, and matching funding from the Town of Viking. Jones also pointed out that Alberta Health Services is responsible for physician recruitment. “It is unclear what influence the Viking Health Foundation will have on the selection of replacement physicians at the Viking Health Centre,� she said. Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson said he was “in favour of this consideration.� And Division 1 Councillor Kevin Smook said that, although the original spirit of the request was for recruiting doctors, “it could be used for other things.� Smook, who sits on the Tofield and Area Health Foundation Board, agreed it was the province that recruits doctors. But the committee at his end of the county that was formed to recruit physicians morphed into an attraction and retention committee which “is different from recruitment.� Reeve Jim Kallal (Division 2) said that, “health services on the east and west end of the county are vital,� and felt the county should have financial input. However, he said the county should first see presentations from the foundations before committing. Pederson replied that the Viking and area health foundation board was willing to come to the county to make such a presentation. Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec favoured tabling and getting the financial information as per the county policy. “I do believe we need to support it,� he said. “I just think we should have all of the information in front of us.� “Health services play an important role in Beaver County,� added Kallal. Smook agreed: “It’s money well spent.� A motion to table the request pending further information and presentation was carried. County Policing Costs to Rise Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec reported that policing costs for the county are due to rise as the province increases the amount local jurisdictions have to pay. “We will pay for policing in the New Year,� he said, noting “this will be a budget issue� for the county’s 2020 budget. Costs are expected to rise from 10 per cent to 30 per cent over the next See COUNCIL BCC3
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Council Continued from BCC2 three years, he estimated. Hrabec also reported that the Beaver Foundation Board upon which he sits as a county representative “is working hard on a tight budget.” The foundation oversees lodges and manors for seniors in the county. “All the committees we’ve been sitting on the budgets have been tough this year,” he said, adding the afternoon’s budget discussions county council was scheduled to make would also be difficult. Incorporation Concerns Ongoing Hrabec said the responses he received from Beaver Municipal Solutions regarding the incorporation of BMS into Claystone Inc. were still problematic for him. “I still have concerns,” he said, stating he wanted to put it into a motion the issues he had with the municipally controlled corporation. “I would prefer time lines be set,” he said, “it’s critical these questions be answered before going to a public meeting…My ques-
tion is when would it be practical? I assume BMS doesn’t want to drag its feet.” Reeve Kallal expressed his ongoing concern about the Good Neighbour Grant and his position that the Village of Ryley gets too much compared to the county. Under the grant, BMS gives two-thirds or $77,000 to Ryley and one-third or $37,000 to Beaver County. BMS suggested Kallal’s request for further funds be deferred until 2021 so the new MCC could deal with
it. “I consider that stalling,” he said. “I don’t see why they can’t decide this with the old board.” Kallal said that the county needs the funding. “I think that’s a very unfair way to resolve that request.” The issue of cumulative effects of county residents living adjacent to the landfill was also discussed, including the mud tracked onto the highway, the birds and other vermin around the landfill, odours and noise. “If they can’t answer any
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These are some of the results from the Northern Alberta Interlock Minor Hockey League games held recently. No boys Novice game sheets have been posted. Tofield Tier 3 Atoms (8-0-0) defeated Ponoka 9-6 on Saturday at Tofield Arena. The game was
tied up three times in the first frame, and after Tofield took the lead in the middle period Ponoka got to within one of tying the contest three times before Tofield put the game away late in the third. Hudson Lungal scored 7-goals for Tofield. Other scorers were; Will Potratz (3a), Logan Suchy (2a), Declan Girard (1g), and Lane Dehid (1g).
Everett Zilkie got the win in goal for Tofield. Hudson Lungal has 40g and 48 pts to lead the league in scoring by 20 points in only 8GP. Tofield Tier 6 Atoms (2-2-0) beat Maskwacis 50 on Saturday at Tofield Arena. Tofield outshot the visitors 22-7 in the game. Gabriel Thorson scored four goals for Tofield, with Colton
Munson scoring the other. Steven Cardinal and Gavin Lutz picked up assists. Austin Schmick got the shutout in goal. Tofield Tier 4 Peewees (6-2-1) won an 8-3 home game against Smoky Lake on Saturday. Kowyn Laschowski (2g 2a), Sam Stephen (1g 3a) and Carter Olson (1g 3a) each had four-point games.
Other scorers were; Jorden Suchy (2a), Zachery McFadzean (1g), Ethan Turnbull (1g), Parker Stewart-Cantin (1g), and Cash Cross (1g). Jacob Bigney got the win in goal. Tofield Tier 5 Peewees (2-6-0) lost a 9-6 home game against Wetaskiwin on Saturday. Kyson Fitzner got a hat trick for Tofield. Other scorers
were; Cale Helfrich (2g), Ayden Bremner (1g 1a), Koston McNabb (2a), and Jadyn Stewart-Cantin (1a). Tofield Tier 3 Bantams (2-5-2) played to a 3-3 tie against Camrose at Tofield Arena on Saturday. Tofield came from behind to tie the game on three different occasions. Scoring for Tofield were; Seth Sideroff (1g 1a), Continued on Page 19
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The Holden 4-H Beef Club held their last meeting of 2019 on December 5, at the Holden Complex. We started the meeting off by going around the table asking each member to stand up and tell everyone what they were doing over Christmas holidays. Chores and hanging out with family seemed to be the most popular. On December 1, the Beef Club had eight members attend the Regional Volleyball Tournament held in Vermilion. A total of 17 teams from
all over Alberta played some intense games of volleyball and had a blast. It was nice to know some kids can put their cowboy boots to the side and bring out the sneakers and show their athletic side, and glad everyone had a great time. At this meeting we also discussed some upcoming dates for the new year. Our annual pancake supper held at the Holden Community Hall will be on February 25. This is our main fundraiser for the 4-H year, so come out and support our Club and have some delicious pan-
come out and enjoy. We are all looking forward to a fun and enjoyable evening. We will be starting off the 2020 year going to the Oil Kings hockey game at Rogers Place on January 5. This is always a group favourite for everyone be-
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LAMONT LEADER Ph. 780-895-2780 Email: lmtleader @gmail.com ____________________ COMING EVENTS EVENTS COMING LUTEFISK SUPPER Golden Valley Lutheran Church Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at 6:30 p.m Tickets are $25 ADVANCE ONLY Contact Muriel at 336-2444 49/50c ____________________ Round Hill Christmas Market Monday, December 9 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. For free table rent call Terry at 780-672-6068.
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51tfnc ____________________ House for rent in Viking. 2 bedrooms. Close to School, Clinic, and Hospital. $850/ month includes utilities. Available immediately. Call 780-336-6089 or 780-336-6088 34tfnc ____________________ 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Air conditioning. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, microwave. $650/month plus utilities. Preferably no pets. 5002-59 ave, Viking. 780-385-1137. 30tfnc ____________________ Spacious Apartments for rent in Tofield with insuite laundry. Heat & water included. Ideal for family/seniors. 1) 2 bedroom - $800/month. 2) 3 bedroom - $975/month (2 baths). Contact: 780-9320041. TMtfnp ____________________ HAYFOR FOR SALE HAY SALE Hay for sale. ALF/TM/BR/CW mix. Shedded, small square bales $8. Round bales $80. Minimal rain. Phone late evenings 780-9424107. LL50/10p ____________________ Hay for Sale - Round hardcore bales, Alfalfa/Mixed Grasses. Call 780-662-4800.
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LL49/51p ____________________ Vegreville Family Dental, located next to the Boston Pizza in Vegreville is looking for a very enthusiastic Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team on a part time basis. Our practice is committed to and focused on providing excellent quality patient care. We are looking for someone who is professional, reliable, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, is warm and friendly with patients. We offer competitive wages commensurate with experience as well as a great and friendly work environment! We would be willing to compensate for travel as well. If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please apply to vegredental@gmail.com. All applications will be treated confidential. Thank you! tfnc ____________________ APIARIES OF ALBERTA are looking for Five Apiary Technicians $16$18/hr depending on experience for full time (40+hrs/wk) employment March thru October 2020. Must have a min of 3 years (seasons) working fulltime on Canadian style commercial apiary in the minimum capacity of Apiary Assistant. Gerard 780-662-4449 RR4 Tofield, AB. gsieben@mcsnet.ca TM43-50p
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48/51p ____________________ SERVICES SERVICES 35+ years experience Drywall Taper for hire. Big jobs or small. Living in Killam but willing to travel. Hand taper by trade but have experience with boxes, roller/flusher, taping tube. No bazooka experience. Have own tools (10-12" boxes, pump, angle box, roller, flusher, hand tools, etc.) Also do ceiling texture. Non-drinker/partier, just want to get the work done. Willing to work with existing building or taping crew. Contact me if interested. 780-385-2106 / 780-385-1251. tfnp ____________________ Supporting local business also means supporting local media! A 2017 AdWest survey shows that print still outperforms all other mediums for advertising in towns & villages. What drives this? Quality local media. Support local.
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Remember When
PRESENTS: C. W. Sears students can always be counted on to wear the most darling costumes in their Christmas Concert and this year was no exception. The youngsters were covered with pretty paper and ribbon . . . special gifts wouldn’t you say? This image appeared in the Tofield Mercury dated Dec. 23, 1982.
Blanket Alberta Ads take approximately 10 days to process ________________________ AUCTIONS AUCTIONS LAKE LOTS - Lake Iles, AB. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, December 13 - Edmonton Site. 5 Cottage Lake Lots in Island View Harbour. 45 Minutes West of Edmonton. Jerry Hodge: 780.706.6652; Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services Ltd. rbauction.com/realestate. ________________________ UPCOMING MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, December 21 10AM 4740-57 St Wetaskiwin. Selling Handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. Free pick up Edmonton surrounding area to consign. Call 780-440-1860. ________________________ BUSINESS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT? Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING? The Disability Tax Credit allows for $3,000 yearly tax credit and $50, 000 lump sum refund. Apply NOW; quickest refund Nationwide! Expert help. 1-844-453-5372. ________________________
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Sports
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Tofield Minor hockey report
Tofield’s Seth Sideroff steers the puck away from opponent Redwater players.
Tofield’s Lukas Turnbull in action on Sunday, Dec. 8. MOUSH JOHN PHOTOS
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Christian Amirault knocks down a pass in the second period of the Bantams’ game against Redwater. Continued from Page 12 Brody Van Engelen (1g 1a), Connolly Mozak (1g), and Joshua Swedberg (1a). Caden Beaulac made 23 saves in goal. On Sunday, Tofield dropped an 8-4 home game against Redwater. The visitors scored the game’s first four goals and Tofield could not recover from the deficit. Scoring for Tofield were; Seth Sideroff (1g 1a), Connolly Mozak, Brody Van Engelen and Evan Suchy. Assists went to; Davin Codd, Hudson Stephen, Brampton Jen-
nings, and Lucas Turnbull. Tofield Tier 4 Midgets (3-3-1) dropped a 10-2 game at home against Barrhead on Friday. Carter Chomik and James Wipf scored for Tofield, while Daniel Romaniuk (2a), Jesse Bueckert and Bryce Hunt picked up assists. Barrhead had 64 shots on the Tofield net in the game. On Saturday at Leduc, Tofield skated away with a 4-2 win. Scoring for Tofield were; James Wipf (1g 2a), Kien Yuha, Carter Chomik and Austin Vasconcelos. Assists went to; Koyier Cameron and
Marshal Korpak. Dawson Koch made 32 saves to pick up the win in goal for Tofield. Tofield’s Emmytt Yurkowski was named to the Alberta Capital Region Peewee AA all star team, which will play at Rogers Place on Jan. 5. The players will get to experience what NHL players do, with introductions, guests, promotions, and a game on the same ice as the Edmonton Oilers. Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the website, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries.
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