By Vivian CollingsIf you’ve always wanted to make a difference in your community, now is the time to put your name forward.The 2022 Municipal and School Board Election is only a few months away, and…
A presidential transition for Minden Rotary
By Grace ObornePermanent resident of Minden, Dave Woodcroft, is excited to be the current president for the Rotary Club of Minden.While only joining the Rotary Club of Minden a little over a year ago, Woodcroft…
Emotions run deep for last service for Maple…
120 year history ends with love and grief By Grace OborneChurchgoers and their families gathered for the last time on a hot Sunday afternoon to fill the pews of the little white church that love…
Faith, hope and unity takes centre stage at…
Sizzlin’ Summer Service returns to Haliburton By Darren LumUnity and faith is at the heart of the upcoming multi-church event, the Summer Sizzlin’ Service.This event returns after a three-year absence with the collaboration of area…
Terry Fox Foundation seeking leader for Minden
On Sept. 18 hundreds of thousands of people across Canada will lace up their sneakers to participate in the annual Terry Fox Run to raise funds for cancer research. Now in its 42nd year, the…
Rogers outage stirs up concerns and questions
By Vivian Collings A recent national connectivity outage is making local organizations and businesses think about the what-ifs around a repeat situation.With service provider Rogers experiencing an outage on July 8 across the country, there…
OPP detachment welcomes online buyers and sellers
By Vivian Collings Finding that safe public space for your next online purchase is only an OPP detachment away.The Haliburton Highlands OPP detachment is inviting the public to their designated “community safe zone” in their…
CanoeFM Radiothon receives $39,000 in donations
By Vivian Collings Thanks to a generous community, CanoeFM’s annual Radiothon is being heralded a success despite facing technical challenges related to the country-wide Rogers outage on the first day of the fundraiser.The 14th annual…
Farmers want Ontario to step up
By Stephen Petrick A shortage of doctors to treat big farm animals is hurting Haliburton County’s agriculture sector.Godfrey Tyler is an experienced livestock farmer and knows how to take care of his animals. But he…
There’s more to the story than a single…
By Darren LumWhat you see is not the full scope of what something is to everyone who sees it.This was the main takeaway from the opening for Unpacking the Weekend, the latest exhibition to open…
Canadian tenor returns to Music at the Gardens
By Grace OborneThere will be no shortage of music entertainment as a three-day concert series at Abbey Gardens returns to Haliburton County.On Saturday, Aug. 13, John McDermott, world-renowned tenor, will perform as one of six…
Residents of Canning Lake set to paddle in…
By Grace Oborne Canning Lake is the place to be this Saturday. Whether you canoe, kayak or paddleboard, grab your paddles because Kayak Canning for a Cause is back for another year.The Canning Lake Property…
A warm hug for Haliburton County residents facing…
By Vivian CollingsAbbey Retreat Centre’s (ARC) new program is offering a warm embrace and comforting emotional support to people with a cancer diagnosis and the caregivers in their lives.A Warm Hug from the Highlands program…
AHFS seeking new firefighter recruits
Algonquin Highlands Fire Services (AHFS) is searching for new members.“Our goal is to bring them in in the fall, so they can try the position, and see if they like it,” said fire chief Michael…
OPP warn public about scam
Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are issuing a warning and seeking the public's assistance in relation to an emergency scam investigation in Minden Hills Township. On July 14,…
Dimensions AH offers a different type of trip
CAO explains how the hybrid resort-treatment centre will work By Stephen PetrickPlans for a new health retreat, which has sparked much curiosity, careful planning and public relations work, due to its offer of “psychedelic” therapies,…
Weekend ATV patrols arrive at Rail Trail
By Vivian CollingsIf you’re planning to use the Haliburton County Rail Trail this summer, you can expect to see orange-vested volunteer wardens on patrol.The Haliburton ATV Association (HATVA) and the County of Haliburton have teamed…
Legion invites public to Junk in the Trunk…
By Darren Lum Finding that special treasure (to you) is just a little more than a week away and a few kilometres out of Minden at the Royal Canadian Legion, located on Highway 35.The annual…
CanoeFM programs awarded nationally for excellence
By Vivian Collings Two CanoeFM radio programs are getting the recognition they deserve for their ability to showcase local talent and cultivate connection by the National Campus Radio Association (NCRA) Community Radio Awards in Broadcast…
Land Trust AGM reveals a positive year
By Darren Lum Taking the positives from 2021 is keeping spirits high for an upcoming year after the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust annual general meeting held virtually on Thursday, June 23.Land Trust chair Shelley Hunt…