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Minden Hills unveils strong mayor budget
For the first time in Haliburton County history, a mayor has prepared a township budget, along with staff, under the Strong Mayors act.
The...
Dysart unpacks tale of two crosswalks
A new pedestrian crosswalk helping people manoeuver Highland Street between the township docks and restaurant Hook, Line and Sinker could be coming in the...
Drugs seized and charges laid in Minden after traffic stop
The Haliburton Highlands detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged two individuals following a traffic stop in Minden.
On Dec....
Minden Hills council signs off on Brady Lake cell tower
Despite four people voicing objections to a proposed cell tower near Brady Lake in Minden Hills, council agreed to a letter of concurrence for...
Twelve days of holiday safety in Minden Hills
Minden Hills firefighters will be busy over the holidays educating the public about important fire safety guidelines they should be following through the festive...
Group fined for engaging in illegal moose hunt in Highlands East
The Ministry of Natural Resources said on Dec. 12 that four people from southern Ontario have been fined a total of $10,500 for moose...
Celebrating life of Haliburton war hero
For more than a century, Haliburton’s Cec Bailey lived life to the fullest.
The Second World War veteran passed away Dec. 4 aged 101....
Giving the gift of warmth for the holidays
Haliburton County’s non-profit affordable housing advocate is turning to the community this holiday season, asking for donations to help keep a warm, dry roof...
Land Trust buys 200-acre Minden reserve
Editor's note: A previous version of this story stated Haliburton Highlands Land Trust was paying around $820,000 for the 200-acre property. They aren't. They're...
Dysart puts pause on zoning changes
Dysart et al council will have to wait until the new year to officially usher in changes to its official plan and zoning bylaw,...
Minden’s wastewater system filling up
The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) has told Minden Hills council if the township’s population grows, it may have to expand its water and...
Howling for holiday donations
The Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation (HHHSF) is calling on County residents to join its recently-established wolf pack over the holidays, all in the...
New Dorset fire hall on radar
Algonquin Highlands council has officially adopted its new five-year asset management plan, with the preparing consultant giving the township rave reviews for its recent...
Perseverance pays off on golden run
At the age of 52 – and after 21 years of competing in harness dog sports – Algonquin Highlands’ Karen Koehler recently won her...
Residents get last-chance say on budget
County of Haliburton taxpayers have an opportunity to speak at a Dec. 10 council meeting about the budget that will impact their bank accounts...
Minden Hills council putting a lid on it
The Minden Curling Club roof has received temporary repairs to stop leaking this winter, with a full replacement slated for the spring.
Meanwhile, the...
Dysart told they’re behind investing in future infrastructure
Dysart et al council learned last week that it would cost $265 million to replace all municipally-owned buildings and assets in the township.
Sarah...
Montreal massacre ‘frightening time’
It’s been 36 years, but Kim Dolan remembers exactly where she was when news started to break about the tragic Dec. 6, 1989 shooting...
Students raise money for teen toy drive
A group of Hal High students are once again working hard in the lead up to the holidays to ensure no County-based youth feels...
HHOA hands out hardware
The Haliburton Highlands Outdoors Association (HHOA) celebrated its volunteers and supporters at its annual general meeting Nov. 23.
The highest honour, the Jim Cardinell...