Creative solutions needed for public and private sectors to address labour shortage, says Haliburton County CAO By Stephen PetrickThis is the first in a series of stories for the Haliburton Echo/Minden Times, which will provide…
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Kegel purchases Barker Heating and Cooling
By Vivian CollingsAfter 47 years of service to Haliburton County, Barker Heating and Cooling is closing its doors.The long-time heating contractor sold their business to Kegel Heating and Cooling with the deal closing on Aug.…
Return of the greatest spectacle for Haliburton County
By Grace OborneThe most sold-out show for Minden Pride week returns this year for a night of dancing, sing-a-longs, and more.Viva Burlesque is one of the most successful shows in Haliburton County. The sold-out Burlesque…
Bowl for Kids’ Sake is back with a…
By Vivian CollingsGrab your favourite pool attire, a group of friends, and head over to the Fast Lane Bowling alley, located at 12281 Highway 35 in Minden on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 1 p.m. to…
Kindness does matter
By Darren Lum Life can be difficult.Sure, I live in a country where there is a stable government and our infrastructure is sound for the most part. I recognize certain groups of people in this…
Skyline is inspired by youth’s passion
By Vivian CollingsThe bonds created by a shared love of dance will remain strong in the Highlands thanks to the opening of Skyline Dance Studio.The not-for-profit studio was dreamed about by the parents of Haliburton…
Teen’s courage at heart of achievement
By Grace OborneJocelyn Winter earns title at the Miss Teenage Canada pageantHighlands teen Jocelyn Winter has seen her life change in the last two months since she’s pushed past self-imposed boundaries.On a whim, without hesitation,…
Learn about saving seeds with HCPL workshop
“Hey, try these bean seeds. My family has been growing them for over 100 years.”The wizened pods didn’t look like much, but they represented a tradition that has been passed on for millennia.Gardeners have been…
Beauty in a marshland
By Jim Poling Sr. I was having one of those bad days that everyone has. Hot water tank gave out, thunder storm took out satellite service and a boat flying a flag with an obscenity…
Affordable housing project on Highway 35 mired in…
By Vivian Collings The site plan application of the Highway 35 Affordable Housing Project is lagging, awaiting initial construction, after facing multiple setbacks over the past year.The delays sparked discussion about who is responsible for…
Minden Legion welcoming the community
By Grace Oborne Laughter and big smiles fill the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 636 in Minden each week as residents and town visitors stop by for fun and fellowship during its various activities on offer.On…
Freedom for life is for everyone
By Darren Lum When it comes to life there is a relationship between time and emotional capacity.Spend most of your waking hours working and see how much patience you have for the slow-talker or for…
Author Guy Scott documents history of the Kinmount…
By Stephen Petrick Guy Scott knows a fair amount about the Kinmount Fair.He knows about its distant history, he knows about its recent past and he knows why it has managed to survive to a…
Catch the Kinmount Fair fever!
Kinmount Fair hitting sesquicentennial milestone Beware! Fair fever is here and it’s contagious! The Kinmount Fair celebrates its 150th anniversary this year when it’s held on Sept. 2, 3 and 4 with all the razzmatazz…
Haliburton School of Art + Design’s Faculty Art…
By Jerelyn Craden Great news for art lovers! After Fleming College Haliburton School of Art + Design’s (HSAD) annual signature Faculty Art Auction fundraiser was put on hold for two years due to the pandemic,…
Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines available
Local families encouraged to make informed decision about vaccinations for children As of 8 a.m. today (July 28), parents and caregivers of children aged six months to under five years are now able to book…
Good advice from Norman
By Jim Poling Sr. The best advice given the way the world is recently came from a man celebrating his 100th birthday.Norman Lear, who produced the famous 1970s Archie Bunker show titled All in the…
AH council defers decision on Dimensions
By Stephen Petrick Algonquin Highlands council wants more time to review a zoning application that would allow a new hybrid tourism resort-health centre to offer more services.The decision to defer on the application, which would…
AH mayor ‘gobsmacked’ by Bear Lake Road ownership…
Municipality will look at how it can help with maintenance By Stephen PetrickThe long, winding story of how Algonquin Highlands should treat long, winding Bear Lake Road is taking another twist.Councillors from the municipality asked…
Matt Duchene Charity Golf Classic chips in $40,000
By Vivian Collings The Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHSF) Foundation’s Matt Duchene Charity Golf Classic was a day of generosity and cheer following a two-year hiatus.The event was back with 144 participants on Friday, July…
Minden Rotary celebrates 75 years with scavenger hunt
By Grace Oborne With the excitement of the Rotary Club of Minden’s milestone, members of the club have created the Minden Rotary Scavenger Hunt and are inviting everyone to play.This summer, Minden Rotary is celebrating…