“We made close to $5000” said Fisher. “They were happy.”
Township passes on consultant in revitalization
Township passes on consultant in revitalization By Sue Tiffin Minden Hills council has opted to turn back to the community rather than hire a consultant to get input into a main street revitalization project. …
Workshop to help caregivers avoid burnout
By Jenn Watt Our communities and our health-care system relies on unpaid caregivers – the spouses, adult children, friends and neighbours who step up to provide care for loved ones. Sometimes, that help can stretch…
Health team proposal clears first hurdle
Health team proposal clears first hurdle By Sue Tiffin The proposed Haliburton Highlands Ontario Health Team has made it through the first round of self-assessments, according to an announcement on July 18 by the Ontario…
‘Moovement’ Against Alzheimer’s comes to Norland
‘Moovement’ Against Alzheimer’s comes to Norland By Sue Tiffin Craig and Carolyn Traynor gather with friends and patrons in their Norland gift shop, A Zebra of a Different Stripe, talking about the ceramic cow…
Police patrolling landfills in AH
Police patrolling landfills in AH By Chad Ingram The Township of Algonquin Highlands has asked the OPP for increased patrolling of its landfill sites after a number of incidents involving the harassment of attendants. “Sadly,…
Seeking solutions for light pollution
Seeking solutions for light pollution By Sue Tiffin Patricia Walshe began a presentation on light pollution on behalf of the Climate Change Action Committee with a colourful photograph of a busy city streetscape showing…
AH looks at property purchase to expand parking…
AH looks at property purchase to expand parking at Little Hawk By Chad Ingram Algonquin Highlands township is considering the purchase of a parcel of private land to provide more parking for water-access residents along…
Animal bites could pose danger: health unit
Animal bites could pose danger: health unit By Sue Tiffin After a noteworthy surge of animal bite investigations since the spring, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is reminding residents to enjoy wild…
Kellett reaches podium in Honda Indy in Toronto
Kellett reaches podium in Honda Indy in Toronto By Darren Lum Sometimes you have to be good to be lucky and Dalton Kellett took full advantage of a collision between two front runners to earn…
Province makes funding available for MH bridge project
By Chad Ingram The provincial government is making funding available for the replacement of a bridge in Minden Hills, although the completion of the project would require the federal government to also produce funding. Last…
Township to repair airport hangar
Township to repair airport hangar By Chad Ingram The following are brief reports of items discussed during a July 18 meeting of Algonquin Highlands council. Algonquin Highlands will make repairs to a large commercial…
Council forgoes Hawk Lake transfer station
Council forgoes Hawk Lake transfer station By Chad Ingram When Algonquin Highlands township closes the Hawk Lake landfill in a couple of years’ time, the site will be shut down, meaning residents will need to…
Skylar Pratt brings bling to Minden
Meet Your Neighbours is a series about familiar faces who live, work and play in Minden. A picture frame hangs in the living room of the home Skylar Pratt shares with her parents, Duane and…
Artists collaborate on island over found objects and…
Artists collaborate on island over found objects and garbage poems By Sue Tiffin Artists Anna Swanson and April White have come to Haliburton County from Newfoundland to take part in the Halls Island Artist…
Cottage electricity bills to climb
Cottage electricity bills to climb By Chad Ingram If you own a cottage in Haliburton County, or anywhere in Ontario, for that matter, it’s possible that your electricity bill for that seasonal residence is…
Site plan approved for affordable housing project
Loon enthusiasts ‘hope for a chick’ By Sue Tiffin For several years, residents in Ingoldsby have been keeping an eye on a recurring loon’s nest on what Marj Andre calls “Gull Island,” in Lake…
Debut of Minden Water Walkers 6K event
Debut of Minden Water Walkers 6K event By Darren Lum Going for a walk with the Minden Water Walkers will improve lives, said pastor David Johnson of the Minden Bible Church. The six-kilometre walk…
Eastern bluebirds: a story of success
Eastern bluebirds: a story of success By Vanessa Balintec For Ian Kinross and his wife Nadine Wirsig, it was a pleasant surprise to hear that the Haliburton Highlands Field Naturalists were launching an eastern…
Loon enthusiasts ‘hope for a chick’
Loon enthusiasts ‘hope for a chick’ By Sue Tiffin For several years, residents in Ingoldsby have been keeping an eye on a recurring loon’s nest on what Marj Andre calls “Gull Island,” in Lake…
Wildlife sanctuary seeking volunteers
Wildlife sanctuary seeking volunteers By Chad Ingram The Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary is looking for volunteers to assist with all aspects of its operation. “We’re looking for help, any kind of support,” said founder and…