By Vivian Collings Haliburton County council discussed the need to address the lack of long-term rentals during the options report of their short-term rental review.When considering what is to be deemed as an appropriate short-term…
Minden Pride is a celebration of community
This year’s event is Loud and Proud in 2022!By Darren Lum Love is at the heart of the upcoming Minden Pride week of festivities hosted in the Highlands.The chair of Minden Pride Allan Guinan invites…
AH gets behind county-wide waste management model
By James Matthews Algonquin Highlands is on its way to having a clearer picture of what it will take for a single county-wide waste management system.Council agreed during regular meeting on Aug. 11 to get…
County library’s service delivery shifts into high gear
By James Matthews Chris Stephenson believes a dedicated vehicle will bring multi-faceted growth to the Haliburton County Public Library.And Stephenson, the library’s chief executive officer and chief librarian, rallied the HCPL board of directors to…
Auntie Plum ready to regale
By James MatthewsDrag Queen Storytime exemplifies Haliburton County Public Library’s core values.Public libraries are forever bastions of free expression where diverse voices are accessible to everybody. And, in concert with Minden Pride Week 2022, drag…
The Chris Hanson and Hendrika Sonnenberg experience
Art that changed meBy Jerelyn Craden Can art change you?Can it open your mind, broaden your perspective, and reignite the childlike wonder that was once alive in you? Well, it happened to me last week…
Highlands entrepreneur is hooked on baits
By Grace OborneFor local resident, preserving the Highlands’ water and overall environment is a key factor when designing his product.Colt Taylor has always spent a lot of time fishing on Haliburton County’s lakes. It wasn’t…
High speed spectacle promises to satisfy race fans
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…