Fall fair packs plenty into multi-day event in Ripley

Scarecrows and fence rows are front and centre as the Ripley-Huron Fall Fair celebrates its 159th year. With events running from Sept. 22 to 25, the fair features agricultural staples, including 4-H beef and sheep shows, as well as a light horse show, produce, baking, and crafting competitions. This year’s scarecrows and fence rows theme […]

Giant kites to fill sky above Lucknow during family-friendly event

A local couple’s love of kites will soon see the sky above Lucknow filled with dozens — some as long as a school bus. “We enjoy flying to watch people smile,” said local kiter Murray Irvin, co-founder of Kites in the Field. “There’s nothing like having people come and just watch the sky for an […]

Police identify cyclist in fatal collision with truck in Kincardine

Police have identified the cyclist who died following a collision with a pick-up truck on Highway 21 the evening of Sept. 9. Glendon Boals, 47, of Kincardine was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased, according to an OPP media release issued Sept. 13. According to police, emergency services were called to […]

South Bruce Retired Women Teachers celebrate the joys of retirement

By: Submitted The South Bruce branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des Enseignantes Retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO) celebrated the start of the new school year and the joy of retirement by gathering for breakfast at Ainsdale Golf Course Tuesday, Sept. 6. Like any teacher after a summer break, the ladies enjoyed the chance […]