By Vivian CollingsThose with a need for speed can find a thrill in watching this weekend’s power boat races.The 6th annual RPM Outboard Power Boat Races are coming to Head Lake in Haliburton from Friday,…
H.A.V.E. golf tournament drives in $16,000 for clean…
The second annual Ron Reid H.A.V.E. Charity Golf Tournament took place on Aug.11 at the Gull River Golf Club in Minden. The tournament was a tremendous success raising more than $16,000. Sixty golfers participated in…
Growing food, not lawns
By Jim Poling Sr. My lawnmower has been put away for the winter. I doubt if I’ll bring it out next spring.This year I didn’t cut the grass until well into June. It grew to…
Help wanted in the Highlands:
Creative solutions needed for public and private sectors to address labour shortage, says Haliburton County CAO By Stephen PetrickThis is the first in a series of stories for the Haliburton Echo/Minden Times, which will provide…
Kegel purchases Barker Heating and Cooling
By Vivian CollingsAfter 47 years of service to Haliburton County, Barker Heating and Cooling is closing its doors.The long-time heating contractor sold their business to Kegel Heating and Cooling with the deal closing on Aug.…
Return of the greatest spectacle for Haliburton County
By Grace OborneThe most sold-out show for Minden Pride week returns this year for a night of dancing, sing-a-longs, and more.Viva Burlesque is one of the most successful shows in Haliburton County. The sold-out Burlesque…
Bowl for Kids’ Sake is back with a…
By Vivian CollingsGrab your favourite pool attire, a group of friends, and head over to the Fast Lane Bowling alley, located at 12281 Highway 35 in Minden on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 1 p.m. to…
Kindness does matter
By Darren Lum Life can be difficult.Sure, I live in a country where there is a stable government and our infrastructure is sound for the most part. I recognize certain groups of people in this…
Trust comes from transparency
To the Editor, Members of Haliburton’s environmental community noted in letters to local media as early as July 21, that the shoreline preservation bylaw would be on the agenda for the Aug. 10 special meeting…
Be courageous, vote down bylaw
To the Editor, At Haliburton County Council’s April 27 meeting, six of eight councillors indicated they’d prefer final consideration of the contentious shoreline preservation bylaw be deferred to the incoming post-election council (so that it…
Skyline is inspired by youth’s passion
By Vivian CollingsThe bonds created by a shared love of dance will remain strong in the Highlands thanks to the opening of Skyline Dance Studio.The not-for-profit studio was dreamed about by the parents of Haliburton…
Teen’s courage at heart of achievement
By Grace OborneJocelyn Winter earns title at the Miss Teenage Canada pageantHighlands teen Jocelyn Winter has seen her life change in the last two months since she’s pushed past self-imposed boundaries.On a whim, without hesitation,…
Learn about saving seeds with HCPL workshop
“Hey, try these bean seeds. My family has been growing them for over 100 years.”The wizened pods didn’t look like much, but they represented a tradition that has been passed on for millennia.Gardeners have been…
Beauty in a marshland
By Jim Poling Sr. I was having one of those bad days that everyone has. Hot water tank gave out, thunder storm took out satellite service and a boat flying a flag with an obscenity…
Affordable housing project on Highway 35 mired in…
By Vivian Collings The site plan application of the Highway 35 Affordable Housing Project is lagging, awaiting initial construction, after facing multiple setbacks over the past year.The delays sparked discussion about who is responsible for…
Minden Legion welcoming the community
By Grace Oborne Laughter and big smiles fill the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 636 in Minden each week as residents and town visitors stop by for fun and fellowship during its various activities on offer.On…
Freedom for life is for everyone
By Darren Lum When it comes to life there is a relationship between time and emotional capacity.Spend most of your waking hours working and see how much patience you have for the slow-talker or for…
Pass the shoreline bylaw!
To the Editor, Our elected representatives on Haliburton County’s council are expected to put the draft shoreline preservation bylaw to a vote as early as Wednesday, Aug. 10. This bylaw must be accepted as soon…
Author Guy Scott documents history of the Kinmount…
By Stephen Petrick Guy Scott knows a fair amount about the Kinmount Fair.He knows about its distant history, he knows about its recent past and he knows why it has managed to survive to a…
Catch the Kinmount Fair fever!
Kinmount Fair hitting sesquicentennial milestone Beware! Fair fever is here and it’s contagious! The Kinmount Fair celebrates its 150th anniversary this year when it’s held on Sept. 2, 3 and 4 with all the razzmatazz…
Haliburton School of Art + Design’s Faculty Art…
By Jerelyn Craden Great news for art lovers! After Fleming College Haliburton School of Art + Design’s (HSAD) annual signature Faculty Art Auction fundraiser was put on hold for two years due to the pandemic,…