OT: Some sad news.

A neighbour of my parents just passed away. I only met him a few times, but was very impressed by him and respectful of his achievements.

Manitoba cattleman, farm writer Glen Nicoll, 53

Memorial services will be held Saturday at Fraserwood, Man., for Glen Nicoll, a well-known Manitoba farm writer, photojournalist and producer of grass-fed beef cattle.

Nicoll, who had been battling brain cancer since the summer of 2008, died early Monday morning in Edmonton.

He will be missed.