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Hike Haliburton Festival scoops prestigious provincial prizes
The County of Haliburton cleaned up at the recent Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) awards gala, scoring two top honours for its work running...
Having local president of Watersheds Canada ‘a big win’
Three months after being elected board chair of Watersheds Canada, Mike Thomas says he has big plans to expand the conservation agency’s reach in...
Sleeping out to raise money for housing
Places for People’s (P4P) Nataly Mylan said her non-profit’s upcoming Sleeping in Cars fundraiser is all about enduring short-term pain for long-term gain.
The...
Connecting through canoe-building
Alex Labelle built a four-foot birch bark canoe last week while fielding questions from students at J. Douglas Hodgson Elementary School.
Some of the queries...
Strutting their stuff on stage
Skyline Dance Studio brought its spring showcase to Haliburton March 7, with 39 dancers from its pre-competitive team performing in two shows at the...
Significant weather event declared
By Adam Frisk
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The County of Haliburton declared a "significant weather event" Tuesday (March 10) ahead of a potential ice storm that...
County remembers ‘Scotty’
In memorializing Ian “Scotty” Morrison, who passed away last week, Carol Moffatt said he was “a fine man, a loving father, an National Hockey...
Dysart to fight Elephant Lake development
Dysart et al mayor Murray Fearrey told County of Haliburton council at its last meeting that his township will continue to fight a proposed...
Women’s group sparks interest in trades
When Sara Burtch was in elementary school, she remembers filling out a career aptitude test giving students a list of jobs their personality and...
Minden Hills collects 15 hippos worth of textiles
Chelsea Cosh, manager of waste facilities, provided Minden Hills council, Feb. 26, with an overview of waste and recycling activity for 2025.
She noted...
Cops and kids teaming up
On a recent Friday afternoon, Dylan Cooney was busy washing OPP vehicles at the detachment in Minden.
The Gr. 9 student is the first...
Sprucing up the ski trails at Glebe Park
Haliburton Highlands Nordic Trails Association (HHNTA) president Thom Lambert said Glebe Park has never looked better, amid a backdrop of over 100 skiing enthusiasts...
Using their noodles for foodie fundraiser
Lauren Adelsen, chair of the Stuart Baker Elementary School (SBES) parent council, said community spirit was on full display at Hal High last week,...
Racing back on ice
The Canadian Automobile Sports Clubs (CASC) closed the book on its 2026 ice racing season in Minden March 1.
Director Elaine Willis said it...
Dancing on ice
The Minden Skating Club presented its annual spring gala at S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena March 1, with over a dozen acts taking to the...
Fleming brass under fire for freezing out community
Former dean of Haliburton School of Art + Design (HSAD), Barb Bolin, and Dysart et al mayor, Murray Fearrey, say they are both concerned...
Nimigons buy Bernstein’s General Store
Haliburton entrepreneur Brandon Nimigon said he feels the weight of 100 years of history after purchasing one of the Highlands’ most iconic destinations, Bernstein’s...
School’s not cool as program cancelled
Breana Kelly’s son, Rayson, graduated from SIRCH’s School’s Cool program in 2024, while her daughter, Rue, received the cap and gown in 2025.
Kelly...
Red Hawks soar in on-ice return
Jason Morissette has always used more than results to measure a team’s success.
Bringing a varsity boys hockey program back to Hal High this...
Dysart et al investigating Haliburton Family Medical Centre odour
Dysart et al is trying to isolate the source of a smell in the lower level of the Haliburton Family Medical Centre.
Centre executive...