Lucknow farm receives environmental, sustainability award

A local organic farmer is getting noticed for her environmental and sustainability efforts. “A number of things make me passionate about organic farming,” said Katrina McQuail, of Meeting Place Organic Farm in Lucknow. “Having grown up on the farm, I think that it offers a really wonderful opportunity for spending time together as a family. […]

Lucknow author shares love of Christmas through new book

A local author’s love of Christmas has led to the publication of a second instalment of holiday tales.  “Christmas has always been a big deal to me. It is magical,” said Michael O’Neill, author of Christmas Seasonings: Book Two, a newly released compilation of holiday-themed stories. “Being raised in a Catholic household, the birth of […]

Two wins for Wolves on home ice 

The Ripley Wolves won an entertaining back-and-forth game versus Petrolia by a 3-1 score in Ripley on Dec. 3. Dan Nicoloff and Garrett Meurs led the way with a goal and two assists each, while Jason Hamilton was strong between the pipes and nabbed the win. Other assists went to Gerritt Satosek, Pat Looby and […]

LETTER: Disappointed by South Bruce council

The new South Bruce municipal council meetings have started and, as Willing to Listen wrote in a recent letter, mayor (Mark) Goetz spoke of the excitement of the group to promote unity. But wasn’t the meeting on Nov. 22 a pathetic showing?  Sitting at the council table were the mayor and the three newly-elected councillors. […]

Protect yourself against thieves while holiday shopping

Police are sharing a few easy tips to thwart thieves during the holiday shopping season. Keep wallets and purses safely always secured on your person. Don’t carry large amounts of currency. Instead, use debit and credit cards. Protect and shield your Personal Information Number (PIN) at point-of-sale terminals. Get cash from recognized banking machines and […]