By Emily Stonehouse Minden Council faces a fresh startThere’s a new mayor in town for Minden Hills, and he is ready to hit the ground running. Mayor Bob Carter, who ran unopposed in the municipal…
Highlander of the Year awarded to advocate for…
By Emily Stonehouse Robin Carmount has officially been named the Highlander of the Year at the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala, held this past Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Bonnie View Inn. “It…
Highlands Chamber Orchestra presents Welcome Back!
By Vivian Collings The Highlands Chamber Orchestra is back for a momentous 10th season concert after a long, COVID-instilled pause in gathering.The group got back together for the first time in two years last fall.“It…
Stedmans staying in Minden
By Emily Stonehouse The Stedmans name will not be leaving the downtown core of Minden any time soon. According to the new owner of the business, Faisal Rasool, while he did intend to originally change…
Legion invites public to Junk in the Trunk…
By Darren Lum Finding that special treasure (to you) is just a little more than a week away and a few kilometres out of Minden at the Royal Canadian Legion, located on Highway 35.The annual…
Hello and goodbye
By Darren Lum Rock legend Jimi Hendrix said, “The story of life is quicker than the wink of an eye, the story of love is hello and goodbye … until we meet again.” Sue Tiffin…
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…
Economic report sees positive momentum amid growing disparity
By Nick Bernard The Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce, along with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released the sixth annual Ontario Economic Report on Feb. 6, offering a view of the economic forecast for…
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…
Huskies shutout in first home game since shutdown
By Alex Gallacher Following a red hot performance by Wellington Dukes goalie Ethan Morrow, the Huskies were left seeing red after suffering a 3-0 shutout loss Saturday, on Feb. 5 at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial…
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…
Andy Sauter nurtures natural curiosity with wildlife photography
By Sue Tiffin It has only been in the last few years that Andy Sauter has revisited a longtime interest in photography and camera equipment, but in doing so he has ensured his days in…
Opportunity for businesses to enhance digital marketing
By Darren Lum An upcoming workshop is looking to help businesses stand out in the 21st century with a series of “how to” digital marketing workshops. Organized by the County of Haliburton Economic Development and…
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:…
Tilbury man, 30, dies in Minden worksite incident
A 30-year-old Tilbury man has died after a fall from a telecommunications tower at a worksite in Minden Hills this morning. At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 26, Haliburton Highlands OPP were contacted by Haliburton…
Gelert newborn one of Minden’s first babies of…
By Sue Tiffin First, Jennifer Kim and Praveen Venugopal were welcomed to the community, and then they welcomed little Aran Kim Nair. Aran was born on Jan. 10, making him the second Minden Hills resident…
MOH recommending boosters, especially for seniors
By Sue Tiffin The following are brief reports from a Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit press conference with medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking, held virtually on Jan. 19 and press releases…
Council stays ‘on the right side’ of responsibilities
By Nick Bernard Integrity Commissioner Harold Elston made his last report to Algonquin Highlands council during their meeting on Jan. 20, ahead of the municipal election set for later this year. In his report, Elston…
Hooked on SUV
By Jim Poling Sr.From Shaman's Rock I have a confession to make: I am an addict. Not tobacco. Not drugs. Not alcohol. I’m addicted to a television show. It’s odd, because I’ve never particularly liked…