By Chad Ingram The Township of Algonquin Highlands will introduce a digital paymentsystem at its Maple Lake and Oxtongue Lake landfills as well as theDorset transfer station. Councillors approved that purchase duringtheir May 21 meeting…
Funding doesn't go far enough CARP says
By Chad Ingram The president of the Haliburton chapter of the Canadian Association ofRetired Persons says that while funding for seniors announced by thefederal government earlier this month amid the COVID-19 crisis iswelcome news it…
Kinmount Fair cancelled in 150th year
By Sue Tiffin With 14 weeks to go until its 150th anniversary, the 2020 Kinmount Fair has been cancelled. The Kinmount Fair Board announced the decision on May 25. The 150th fair was to be…
Making a dream come true one kilometre at…
By Darren Lum Riding up County Road 121 a few kilometres from Kinmount 47-year-old ArieHoogerbrugge pedals his bicycle smiling free from the constraints ofan ordinary life pushing his physical and mental limits during his epic…
Requests for COVID-19 testing increase
By Sue Tiffin Haliburton County is seeing an influx in requests for COVID-19 testing accordingto the Haliburton Highlands Family Health Team possibly in response toPremier Doug Ford’s weekend public plea that Ontario residents gettested. “Our…
School's Cool a no-go this year
By Sue Tiffin For six weeks each summer for the past 20 years three-and-four-year-old residents of Haliburton County have experienced what their upcomingfirst days of school might be like at School’s Cool a summer programrun…
Virtual Terry Fox Run needs organizers for 40th…
By Sue Tiffin The Terry Fox Run is going virtual across Canada this year fulfillingFox’s dream of the Marathon of Hope continuing despite his death in 1981 – but organizers are needed for the Minden…
How to identify and avoid blacklegged ticks
It’s that time of the year when we need to watch out for deer ticks, also known as blacklegged ticks, which can carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. In some people, Lyme disease can…
Taking time in self-isolation
By Darren Lum During the coronavirus pandemic life has existed closer to home for many people. Olivia Humphries 13 has used her time at home to resume quilling also referred to as paper filigree. Thin…
‘Cautious optimism’ for first stage of reopening
By Jenn Watt Representatives of the county’s business community say there is cautious optimism from among their membership following the province’s decision to begin stage one of the reopening process this week. On May 14,…
Council considers culling of pigeons
Council considers culling of pigeons By Chad Ingram Minden Hills council is considering some options in dealing with a flock of pigeons that have taken up roost in downtown Minden. In April,…
Loans available for area businesses
Additional funding is available for small businesses in Haliburton County affected by the coronavirus pandemic. On May 15 Haliburton County Development Corporation released informationabout the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund which assists “main streetbusinesses” in…
MH considering more shoreline controls
By Chad Ingram During a May 14 committee-of-the-whole meeting, Minden Hills council discussed the ways the township might more tightly control development in shoreline areas, including whether or not to continue the practice of selling…
Online storyteller keeps it real
By Sue Tiffin When Jaime Bilodeau was little, she wanted to be “the girl version of Indiana Jones.” As an adult, the branch assistant at Minden Hills library now says, “I’m never going to do…
Photo conveys the mood of Picasso
By Darren Lum A couple weeks ago Haliburton Highlands Secondary School student Colleen Petric put one foot toward a post-secondary education in visual artswith an effective photo re-creation of Picasso’s Old Guitarist 1903. The art…
Schools to remain closed until September
Class materials will continue to be offered online or throughalternative formats for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. On May 19 Premier Doug Ford and Education Minister Stephen Lecceannounced that Ontario’s schools would remain…
Surplus of more than $900K for MH
By Chad Ingram The Township of Minden Hills accrued a large surplus last year one totalling more than $900000. During a May 14 committee-of-the-whole meeting councillors received a reportfrom chief administrative officer/treasurer Lorrie Blanchard indicatingthat…
No money left over on arena project
By Chad Ingram It appears there will be no surplus on the Minden Hills arena project, meaning there will be no money in the project’s “profit pool” for “value-added items” at the facility. Councillors for…
Arena construction resumes
By Chad Ingram After being put on pause for a month following restrictions from theprovincial government amid the COVID-19 outbreak construction on Minden Hills’ arena project resumed last week. “Individuals wishing toaccess the rear of…
Celebrating Nursing Week more important than ever this…
Celebrating Nursing Week more important than ever this year By Zachary Roman National Nursing Week is taking place from May 11 to 17 this year and its theme is Nurses: A voice to…
Chef Chris cooks up community during COVID-19
Chef Chris cooks up community during COVID-19 By Zachary Roman On May 2, Rhubarb restaurant in Carnarvon hosted their first takeout night since the provincial government announced that all restaurants can be open…