By Sue Tiffin Though not advertised to the public, a crowd quietly gathered on Bobcaygeon Road across from the county cairn for a service of remembrance held by the Minden legion on Nov. 11. Though…
Library looks to lockers for service solution
By Sue Tiffin Library patrons in Algonquin Highlands are closer to having access to books once again. Residents who use libraries in that municipality have been without library services since March, due to temporary closures…
Spirit of giving
By Sue Tiffin I suppose someone, somewhere – perhaps it was you – put their Christmas decorations up, signalling that it was time for the snow to fall and stick. And so, here we are, a…
Letters to the Editor: Nov. 17
Letters to the Editor published in the Nov. 17 edition of the Minden Times. A fun moment for the kids To the Editor, Thank you!!! I brought the paper into the before school program this…
End the eye care dispute now!
By Jim Poling Sr.From Shaman's Rock We live in a world of negotiations. When you need a new auto, house or a better TV service you negotiate an agreement. The purpose of negotiations is to…
A win for wildlife: online auction supports sanctuary
By Nick Bernard Each year, the Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary holds a fundraiser to help support the work they do in rescuing and rehabilitating sick and injured animals across the highlands. This year, with the ongoing…
Christmas hampers hope to make the season bright
By Nick Bernard Thousands of kilometres away from the North Pole, in our very own backyard, there is a team of hardworking leaders and volunteers getting ready for the giving season. That work is happening…
Schmale named shadow minister for Indigenous Services
Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MP Jamie Schmale was appointed the new shadow minister for Indigenous Services in Canada’s 44th Parliament on Nov. 9, according to a press release sent from Schmale’s office. “The news comes as part…
Sowing the seeds of success
HHSS Co-Op Series By Darren Lum The following is the first in a series of co-op placement stories, featuring Haliburton Highlands Secondary School students and area employers in Haliburton County. Open to Grade 11 and…
Haliburton County groups rewarded as Community Champions
By Darren Lum Voters showed their support for the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust and Rotary Club of Minden during the Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO) Community Champions contest, resulting in a win for both groups.…
Haliburton County Snowmobile Association wins club of the…
Provincial distinction awarded ahead of milestone 50th year By Stephen Petrick Good news for snowmobilers; the snow is beginning to fall. Even better news: the Haliburton County Snowmobile Association will enter this season as tops…
Huskies leave the Muskies on the hook for…
By Alex Gallacher The Haliburton County Huskies made the 45-minute journey to Lindsay to take on the Muskies, Friday night at the Lindsay Recreation Complex. Following a short-handed game winner by Sam Solarino, the Huskies…
Huskies unable to ground Golden Hawks attack in…
By Alex Gallacher A pair of goals from Aiden McIntosh helped the visiting Trenton Golden Hawks blowout the Haliburton County Huskies 6-2, Saturday at the SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena. In a game that saw a…
Police investigating break and enter in Algonquin Highlands
Police are asking local residents to be vigilant, lock all doors and windows and report anything suspicious on security cameras to police after a break and enter in Algonquin Highlands township. On November 12, 2021,…
Arena fundraising committee asks for help reaching goal
By Sue Tiffin The following are brief reports from the Minden Hills council meeting held virtually on Thursday, Oct. 28. The Take a Seat fundraising campaign that kicked off in May has raised approximately $40,000…
Minden Hills reverses parade decision
By Sue Tiffin Santa Claus is coming back to town. Beginning at 11 a.m. on Nov. 20, the Minden Hills Santa Claus Parade will take place as it usually has, moving through the streets of…
Buzzers take Huskies in fast-paced and aggressive game
By Alex Gallacher The St. Michael’s Buzzers snapped the Haliburton County Huskies five game win streak Saturday, beating the Huskies 4-2 at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena. After an exhilarating win against the division leading…
Minden Auto Care moving right along under Pennie…
By Alex Gallacher Right at the corner of Water Street and Prince Street stands one of Minden’s most iconic buildings. Founded originally as a Ford dealership, it then became a Texaco gas station. Dave and…
Sleeping in Cars draws attention to dire situation
By Stephen Petrick With COVID-related restrictions easing, it’s now possible to hold big fundraising events – and the need to do so may be more important than ever. Places for People, a Haliburton-based housing organization,…
Legion president remembers life at sea
By Sue Tiffin While some people were crossing the border from America to Canada to flee participation in the Vietnam war, Jim Ross was prepared to head straight into it. “That concern wasn’t there,” said…
Algonquin Highlands to install electric vehicle charger
By Stephen Petrick Electric vehicle users will soon be able to power up at the Township of Algonquin Highlands office. Council, at its Nov. 4 meeting, approved the installation of an electric vehicle charging station.…