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Brent Devolin committed to family, community, governance
Barry Devolin says the passing of his older brother, Brent, on July 22, will leave a hole for the immediate and extended family.
Barry...
‘Great’ year for shoreline rules
Warden Liz Danielsen has given the County’s shoreline preservation bylaw a passing grade more than one year from its implementation, while Dysart et al...
Booze makes comeback with contract
Liquor stores across Haliburton County reopened July 23 as a two-week standoff between the LCBO and its unionized employees concluded.
All 680 LCBO stores...
Chief still running after 20 years
New Minden Hills fire chief, Don Kruger, did not began his career as a firefighter until the age of 32.
Somewhat older than most...
Al Skinner there for family and friends
Al Skinner built his Stormy Lake cottage, in 1961, when he was 37 years old.
Having just celebrated his 100th birthday July 20, the...
My shoreline ‘helped me through Covid’
Plants fix what ails us.
That’s one of the mottoes of Simon Payn, owner of Haliburton-based ecological landscaping company Grounded.
He says more plants...
Rec centre celebration years in the making
With just a few days to go until the grand unveiling of the renovated Dorset Recreation Centre, Algonquin Highlands mayor Liz Danielsen said she’s...
Vandals target Haliburton’s Head Lake Park
Dysart et al deputy mayor Walt McKechnie said the township intends to press charges against the culprits who caused thousands of dollars of damage...
Company had a blast with historic road project
A Haliburton County-based contractor has taken part in a pilot project that could now be used across the province.
The work involved a culvert...
Initiative sprouts award for Master Gardeners
The Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA) selected the Haliburton County Master Gardeners (HCMG) as recipients of its 2024 Environment Award.
The Master Gardeners have been...
Youth hub looking for new Haliburton home
Demand for service has increased so much at the Haliburton County Youth Wellness Hub over the past 18 months that Marg Cox, executive director...
Cecil Bailey still tapping his toes at 100
“He’s always dancing, as you know,” said Paul Sisson, who’s known Cecil Bailey since they were young, and who is also a legion member....
Eternal Root: ‘nurturing hearts and the environment’
When Angela Fearrey’s dad passed away in 2018, she wanted to create a living memorial.
Her dream was to incorporate some of his cremated...
Poverty rates ‘shocking, not surprising’
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The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit (HKPR) has pegged the living wage for the region at $20.60 per hour in a...
Firefighters prevent vehicle blaze from spreading
Red Umbrella Inn owner Ziad Halasah was working in the office July 8 when he noticed one of his staff fly past in a...
LCBO workers striking, stores closed
Rather than be ticked off they couldn’t pick up their favourite bottle of liquor from the Haliburton LCBO, several would-be customers hammered their car...
Barclay: ‘not heavy lifting’ coming to Minden
On the phone from Prince Edward County, Linwood Barclay is asked for his advice to Haliburton County authors, other than his standard read and...
Reviving dinner cruises from the 1950s
Imagine savouring gourmet, hand-made, cuisine while cruising along serene waters, surrounded by gorgeous views of the Highlands.
Heather Lodge and Ski-Mazing Watersports have launched...
Investigators find paranormal activity
If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood…who you gonna call?
In the case of Minden Hills manager of cultural services, Shannon Kelly, who oversees...
Moore talks green burials, environment at legion
Terry Moore has dedicated a large chunk of his adult life towards learning about, and protecting, the natural environment in Haliburton County.
He is...