Highlands Christmas Shindig is back

By Jerelyn Craden The show must go on, and it did, and it will again on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Northern Lights Pavilion! Now in its ninth year, Fuel for Warmth’s signature community fundraiser…

EH! to address wetlands and politics at AGM

By Clem Grob It’s no secret that the Gull River often floods in the spring, leaving residents and business owners worried about when the next will be.A natural feature of Haliburton County can help prevent…

Trust comes from transparency

To the Editor, Members of Haliburton’s environmental community noted in letters to local media as early as July 21, that the shoreline preservation bylaw would be on the agenda for the Aug. 10 special meeting…

Weekend ATV patrols arrive at Rail Trail

By Vivian CollingsIf you’re planning to use the Haliburton County Rail Trail this summer, you can expect to see orange-vested volunteer wardens on patrol.The Haliburton ATV Association (HATVA) and the County of Haliburton have teamed…

Ice racing in Minden begins

Photos taken during the Feb. 5 and 6 weekend of ice racing in Minden. And they're off ... Travis Grubb waves the green flag on Feb. 6 at the first weekend of ice racing at…

Schmale hopes Conservatives can find a new uniter

By Stephen Petrick Haliburton’s Conservative MP hopes his party can find a new leader that can bring the country together amid much frustration and division, after his colleagues moved quickly to remove leader Erin O’Toole…

Modernization funding announced for Minden Hills, county

Two projects - the Haliburton County Paramedic Service master plan and a human resources information system modernization for the township of Modern Hills – will benefit from funding from the provincial government.  Last week, Laurie…

AH council discusses firefighter pay

The following are brief reports of items discussed during a Feb. 3 meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council, held virtually. By Nick Bernard Fire Chief Mike French presented a proposal outlining new hourly rates for firefighters…

County plans for community safety, well-being

By Stephen Petrick New data showing high poverty and unemployment rates, amid a population growth and a housing crunch, shed light on the steep challenges Haliburton County will face as it embarks on a plan…

TLDSB director speaks to keeping parents informed

By Nick Bernard Trillium Lakelands District School Board director Wes Hahn observed a mood of fatigue tinged with hope during his director’s update at the board’s regular meeting on Jan. 25.  “As we enter the…

Sweet treat for Special Olympics fundraising

A limited edition chocolate cake doughnut with white fondant, coloured sprinkles and whipped topping  tasted good, but also helped support the Haliburton County Red Wolves with a fundraising and awareness campaign.  Special Olympics Canada partnered…

Letters to the Editor: Feb. 2

Letters to the Editor submitted to the Feb. 2 edition of the Minden Times. Road repair and resurfacing  To the Editor, The following is an open letter to the councillors who decide on road repairs: 1:…