By Emily Stonehouse The dynamic between staff and council has long been a relationship I find interesting. At a lengthy county council meeting last week, for nearly an hour, councillors stayed at odds over the…
Total fire ban lifted in Haliburton County
Submitted With recent rainfall, effective immediately on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, the total fire ban that was enacted throughout the County of Haliburton on Aug. 5 has been lifted. This means that outdoor nighttime burning…
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…
The greater good
By Emily Stonehouse The other day, I inched my way towards a line of red brake lights around the high school. I wasn’t sure why we had stopped, and my initial response was irritation. Summer…
Ground breaks for Minden housing
By Emily Stonehouse Many would note the construction at the intersection of Highway 35 and 21, next to the Minden Legion. While speculations were flying on social media, Deputy Mayor for Minden Hills, Lisa Schell,…
Fall is in the air: Stressed trees already…
By Adam Frisk Hints of fall have started to decorate the county with autumn colours appearing on the skyline as drought-stricken trees begin to change and drop some leaves. The hot and dry summer is…
Fire ban slams the county
By Emily Stonehouse We all saw it coming. As of Tuesday, Aug. 5, the four fire chiefs from across Haliburton County officially announced a total fire ban. “The ban is being implemented through a joint…
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…
Journey for Health gears up for 27th year
By Thomas Smith Kim Restivo Galea, longtime cottager of Davis Lake, has been a resident of the Kinmount area for the past eight years. “My mother was one of the first patients of Dr. Mihu,”…
Council shoots down statement of concurrence for Bobcaygeon…
By Thomas Smith On July 31, Minden Hills Council were set to vote on concurrence for proposed cell phone tower C8590, located along Bobcaygeon Road. Mayor Bob Carter opened the council meeting by discussing the…
Total fire ban in Haliburton County
Effective at noon on Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025, there will be a total fire ban throughoutthe County of Haliburton, including the townships of Algonquin Highlands, MindenHills, Highlands East and Dysart et al. This means no…
Scott announces funding for healthcare
By Emily Stonehouse The Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Haliburton and Kawartha Lakes, Laurie Scott, made an appearance at the Summit Wellness Centre in Coboconk last Tuesday to make an announcement on the future…
‘It almost smelled rubbery’: Wildfire smoke chokes Haliburton…
By Adam Frisk An air quality warning was issued last week for Haliburton County as wildfire smoke blanketed the region. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a special air quality statement on July 13…
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,…
Burnt Crust Pizzaria eager to sling hot pies
By Thomas Smith Imagine preparing to open your first restaurant and at the same time, you have a baby due in two weeks. That is the reality for Katrina McCallum, owner of Burnt Crust Pizzaria…
AH beekeeper wants a garden revolution
By Thomas Smith Two years ago, Natliya Chernytska made the decision to let her lawn grow wild. After reading The Garden Jungle by Dave Goulson, Chernytska became inspired to protect the smallest insects in her…
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…
Craft spirit company finds its footing in Minden
By Thomas Smith George Kaplun, founder of Denna Lake Spirits has been in the service industry for his entire adult career. After leaving Ukraine, Kaplun and his family stayed in Israel before they were allowed…
Cooling Centre Open at SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena
The Township of Minden Hills is opening a Cooling Centre at the SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena (55 Parkside St., Minden) in the Lobby area, on Monday, June 23 to Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 8:00…
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…