By Stephen Petrick A plan by Rogers Communications to build a new telecommunications tower off of Maple Ridge Drive in Dorset is still a go, after Algonquin Highlands council gave the go-ahead at its Nov.…
‘Tough choices’ for AH ahead of 2022
By Stephen Petrick Dozens of public works infrastructure projects, as well as projects from planning, building, parks and fire services departments, will challenge Algonquin Highlands in 2022. Council is already preparing for its 2022 budget…
Youth Hub program offers job ‘lift’
By Nick Bernard In the basement of a former church in Haliburton is a vivid and modern office space consulted and, in part, designed by local youth. The space serves an important function in making…
Highlands Summer Festival returns to the stage
By Nick Bernard In 2020, the Highlands Summer Festival went dark alongside theatres across the world. Now, with pandemic restrictions lifting, the festival has announced that it will be returning for the 2022 season at…
Minden’s Book Nook reopens for browsing
By Nick Bernard A sign hangs on the door leading into the corner room at the Minden Hills library branch, a room packed wall-to-wall with books. The Book Nook is Open! One Person Inside At…
Pond hockey plans for return
By Darren Lum “Pondimonium” is back and the hope is it serves as another step towards life before the pandemic, said John Teljeur, organizer of the Canadian National Pond Hockey Championships. After a two-year hiatus,…
MH council asks for accelerated climate action
By Sue Tiffin At a Nov. 11 meeting of Minden Hills council, Korey McKay presented to Minden Hills council an update on the development of the community climate action plan. McKay, Haliburton County’s climate change…
County begins 2022 budget talks
By Sue Tiffin Budget discussions have begun at the county level. Budget overviews were presented by chief administrative officer Mike Rutter, director of corporate services Andrea Bull, and county department heads during the Nov. 10…
TLDSB plans school improvement, equity
The following are brief reports of items discussed at the committee of the whole meeting of Trillium Lakelands District School Board held virtually on Nov.9. By Nick Bernard Schools across the Trillium Lakelands District School…
Minden remembers at Nov. 11 ceremony
By Sue Tiffin Though not advertised to the public, a crowd quietly gathered on Bobcaygeon Road across from the county cairn for a service of remembrance held by the Minden legion on Nov. 11. Though…
Library looks to lockers for service solution
By Sue Tiffin Library patrons in Algonquin Highlands are closer to having access to books once again. Residents who use libraries in that municipality have been without library services since March, due to temporary closures…
A win for wildlife: online auction supports sanctuary
By Nick Bernard Each year, the Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary holds a fundraiser to help support the work they do in rescuing and rehabilitating sick and injured animals across the highlands. This year, with the ongoing…
Christmas hampers hope to make the season bright
By Nick Bernard Thousands of kilometres away from the North Pole, in our very own backyard, there is a team of hardworking leaders and volunteers getting ready for the giving season. That work is happening…
Schmale named shadow minister for Indigenous Services
Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MP Jamie Schmale was appointed the new shadow minister for Indigenous Services in Canada’s 44th Parliament on Nov. 9, according to a press release sent from Schmale’s office. “The news comes as part…
Sowing the seeds of success
HHSS Co-Op Series By Darren Lum The following is the first in a series of co-op placement stories, featuring Haliburton Highlands Secondary School students and area employers in Haliburton County. Open to Grade 11 and…
Haliburton County groups rewarded as Community Champions
By Darren Lum Voters showed their support for the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust and Rotary Club of Minden during the Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO) Community Champions contest, resulting in a win for both groups.…
Haliburton County Snowmobile Association wins club of the…
Provincial distinction awarded ahead of milestone 50th year By Stephen Petrick Good news for snowmobilers; the snow is beginning to fall. Even better news: the Haliburton County Snowmobile Association will enter this season as tops…
Huskies leave the Muskies on the hook for…
By Alex Gallacher The Haliburton County Huskies made the 45-minute journey to Lindsay to take on the Muskies, Friday night at the Lindsay Recreation Complex. Following a short-handed game winner by Sam Solarino, the Huskies…
Huskies unable to ground Golden Hawks attack in…
By Alex Gallacher A pair of goals from Aiden McIntosh helped the visiting Trenton Golden Hawks blowout the Haliburton County Huskies 6-2, Saturday at the SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena. In a game that saw a…
Police investigating break and enter in Algonquin Highlands
Police are asking local residents to be vigilant, lock all doors and windows and report anything suspicious on security cameras to police after a break and enter in Algonquin Highlands township. On November 12, 2021,…
Forest management plan aims to help AH preserve…
By Stephen Petrick The hiking trails, ski trails, portage routes and campsites that dot the Township of Algonquin Highlands are the pride of the community – and now there’s a plan in place to help…