By Thomas Smith A new Christmas tradition is coming to Minden Hills. The Keller family, led by Taylor Keller, is organizing the first annual Keller’s Winter Yule Market. Keller says that the Yule Market will…
MH council seeks community insight
By Thomas Smith inden Hills is seeking the community’s input towards their Five Year Strategic Plan. The first public consultation this year was held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Politicians participating in the…
Moorelands Camp changes lives for the better
By Emily Stonehouse Deep in the woods of Dorset, there is a magical place. A place where kids can be kids, where the pressures of the real world can be shed, and the joy of…
Haliburton sled dogs hit big screen with Jonas…
By Adam Frisk The huskies from Haliburton’s Winterdance Dogsled Tours were back on the big screen, making a brief appearance in the new Disney Christmas movie starring the Jonas Brothers. Winterdance’s Tanya McCready and her…
A Tale of Two Tail Gunners
By Thomas Smith Every year, we stray further from the day World War Two ended. This year will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War In Canada, the remaining WW2…
‘I’m proud’: Banners honour Haliburton veterans
By Adam Frisk The main street of Haliburton Village was freshly adorned with banners honouring local veterans in a project that was met with profound pride by some of the families of those who served.…
Dominion hotel hosts ghost hunt
By Thomas Smith Readers beware, you are in for a scare. On Halloween night last week, paranormal investigator Ethan Towers led a group of people on an investigation to try and catch evidence of paranormal…
Prefab build approved for Lochlin Community Centre
By Thomas Smith The plan for the Lochlin Community Centre takes one step forward. On Thursday, Oct. 30, Mike Timmins, the director of Public Works for Minden Hills sought support from council to accept Quantum…
Minden approves veteran memorial crosswalk
By Thomas Smith In 2026, Minden Hills will be doing its part to remember our veterans. In the future, we will have a crosswalk commemorating the sacrifice and protection of our country by those who…
Handling of Lochlin Community Centre a disgrace, says…
By Thomas Smith On Thursday, Sept. 25, Minden Hills Council discussed accepting Garbutt Disposal’s bid for demolishing the Lochlin Community Centre. “I am wondering if it should be left as it is for now and…
Minden honours artist with Group of 7 ties
By Thomas Smith Before being known as a painter, Maurice Haycock was a geologist and father sent on a surveying assignment to the arctic. Travelling by boat, dogsled, and foot, Haycock surveyed the Cumberland Sound…
Stars and Strype: local singer celebrates 20 years…
By Emily Stonehouse It’s been an adventure along the way, but Jennifer Strype has always stood out in a crowd. Even a crowd of 42,000 people. The Boshkung Lake local recently celebrated her 20th season…
A tale of the forgotten: remembering the Mac-Pap…
By Thomas Smith his spring, I attended Minden Hills’ clean up of the Minden Hills cemetery on Bobcaygeon Road. While walking around with township staff, I was struck by a grave that had a red,…
County councillors debate the future of meeting space
By Emily Stonehouse It’s been a fairly contentious topic for the past few weeks, as county councillors have navigated the ins and outs of potentially moving their location. During a June 25 meeting, council directed…
Bellydancer hopes to inspire local dancers
By Thomas Smith Victoria Kramkowski’s favourite way to meet people in the community is through belly dancing. A Toronto native, Kramkowski and her family purchased a cottage in the Carnarvon area two years ago. After…
A Knight in shining sounds
By Emily Stonehouse It’s one of the senses that truly connects us to the world. Through sound, we hear the cries of our babies. We hear laughter from our friends. We hear our names being…
Imagine the possibilities, says local drag king
By Thomas Smith While Kris Hamill was adopted from Russia at the age of one and grew up in Mississauga, the Eagle Lake area has always been his second home. His grandparents lived in the…
Jack Brezina wins Senior of the Year Award
By Thomas Smith From the stage of the Highlands Festival Theatre to Bobcaygeon Road during the Santa Claus Parade, there's one face who would be recognized by visitors and locals alike. On Thursday, June 26,…
Meet Adam Frisk, our newest reporter and photographer
By Adam Frisk Hello, Haliburton County! My name is Adam Frisk and I’ve recently joined The Haliburton County Echo, Minden Times and County Life as a reporter and photographer. I’m thrilled to join the talented…
Senior’s Seminar encourages connection, resiliency
By Thomas Smith In 2023, June officially became Seniors Month in Ontario. In celebration of Seniors Month, MP Jamie Schmale and MPP Laurie Scott have announced that Seniors Seminars will be returning to Haliburton on…
Tourism world welcomes local students
By Emily Stonehouse “It’s all about opportunities,” said Darla Searle, the hospitality teacher at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School. “We want to show them what’s out there.” Searle is leading a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)…