By Jerelyn Craden On Saturday, March 12, more than 30 people representing the wide range of arts and culture in the Highlands, including Fleming College, Haliburton School of Art and Design students and faculty, Arts…
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Tory Hill EMS base moving toward permanent 24-hour…
By Sue Tiffin The following are brief reports of items discussed during a March 9 committee of the whole meeting and recommended to be approved by county council. Tory Hill EMS base could soon see…
MH council questions arena rental fee increase
By Sue Tiffin A request from the Highland Storm tournament director to reduce an increase in the cost of the rental of the facility sparked much discussion at Minden Hills council on March 10. In…
Health unit responds to government’s lifting of restrictions
The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit press conference held March 9 with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking. By Sue Tiffin An acceleration of the lifting…
Minden’s banner photo contest focuses on feathered friends
By Jerelyn Craden Do you love the sight of colourful birds? Enjoy taking photos of nature? Do you think you might enjoy seeing one of your photos of a bird that is local to the…
Ron Gambell remembered for his charisma, leadership
By Jerelyn Craden Ron Gambell, highly charismatic entrepreneur and community leader, passed away on Sunday, March 6 at his home in Minden Hills. Born with the gift of gab and an aptitude for inspiring others,…
Alex Jack draws in landscape at Agnes Jamieson…
By Jerelyn Craden Unique, stand-out landscape artist, Alex Jack is back at the Agnes Jamieson Gallery (AJG) with a solo exhibit that runs from February 1 to April 2. With over 40 pieces, ranging in…
Annual community-based research event plans to share insight…
By Sue Tiffin It’s that time of year again, for a showcase of student research. The U-Links Centre for Community-Based Research is hosting its annual Celebration of Research event – the 31st of its kind…
K.O. Martial Arts offers tai chi and kickboxing…
By Stephen Petrick Haliburton County residents may get a kick out of what Kelly Outram is doing. The young entrepreneur is trying to foster a martial arts culture in the county. He now offers tai…
Pandemic not over, but hope springs eternal at…
By Darren Lum Competitive inter-school athletics is making a full return to Haliburton Highlands Secondary School (HHSS) now that the province announced it will lift many of its mandates to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.…
Huskies celebrate winning streak
By Alex Gallacher The Haliburton County Huskies were riding high after picking up a huge road win against the St. Michael’s Buzzers on March 4. They used that momentum to build what currently stands as…
Mask mandates lifted later this month
Ontario is lifting mask mandates for most indoor public settings as of March 21, with the remaining COVID-19 regulations to be lifted at the end of April. Ontario's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Kieran…
Dorset tower to reopen
By Sue Tiffin After two years of closure, Dorset tower will be open to visitors once again. Additionally, recreational programming in Algonquin Highlands that has been altered or cancelled throughout the pandemic will be running…
Kinmount Fair announces return for 150th celebration
By Jerelyn Craden The Kinmount Fair is coming back after a two year pause due to the pandemic, and its new theme is history-making: Celebrating 150 years. “Thirteen fairs [throughout Ontario] have dissolved over the…
Health coalitions warn of problems with privatization
By Sue Tiffin Local health coalitions have joined forces to launch a “fight back campaign” against the privatization of healthcare services. Members of the health coalitions representing Haliburton County, City of Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough and…
Supporting Ukraine from Haliburton County
Residents worry and hope for loved ones in crisis By Sue Tiffin A few years back, Maryssa Danilko visited Ukraine, the home country of her grandparents. Her memories of that visit are vivid, painting an…
Winter looking good for deer thus far
By Steve Galea If winter doesn’t stick around longer than it should, Haliburton’s deer herds will likely enter spring in good shape. Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Natural Resources and Forestry (MNDMNRF) senior research…
Haliburton County’s fish hatchery needs you
By Jerelyn Craden Imagine, the pristine destination of Haliburton County with 600 lakes and no fish. Now, imagine the far-reaching negative impact that could have on the Highland’s local economy. Fortunately, thanks to the members…
Get to know the Huskies: Peyton Schaly
By Alex Gallacher Since being added to the Huskies roster following a trade with Wellington, Peyton Schaly has been a force on the Huskies offensive line. With nine goals and 16 points in 22 games,…
Red Hawks alumni curlers rock the OCAAs
Jessica Byers, Liam Little, and Jacob Dobson, three alumni from Haliburton Highlands Secondary School, rocked the podium at the Ontario College Athletic Association (OCAA) Curling Championships, coming home with two golds and a silver medal.…
Casting off curling COVID cobwebs
By Nick Bernard Former Red Hawks curling champ Connor Duhaime got the chance to cap off an otherwise rocky curling season with one final slice of normalcy at the 2022 Ontario Men’s Tankard. Duhaime’s team,…