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{Eleven dogs removed from Minden property}

Eleven dogs removed from Minden property

The provincial Ministry of Solicitor General confirmed on Tuesday, Feb. 18 that 11 dogs have been removed from a property in Minden.
{Councillors seek clarity on 'value-added items'}

Councillors seek clarity on 'value-added items'

Considerable confusion regarding value-added items for the arena project remains following a discussion at Minden Hills council on Feb. 13 in which a large, multicoloured spreadsheet was presented to councillors.
{One-day strike to involve four unions }

One-day strike to involve four unions

At press time, the province s four major education unions were set to partake in joint, one-day strike on Friday, Feb. 21, making it the first time in more than 20 years that such a situation has arisen. Contract talks between the unions and the Ford g
{Sleeping in Cars event to focus on youth}

Sleeping in Cars event to focus on youth

Minden Hills approved a request from Places for People to use the municipal parking lot in Minden and the public washrooms for their second Sleeping in Cars event on March 27.
{Proposed tax increase unchanged in fourth budget draft}

Proposed tax increase unchanged in fourth budget draft

Proposed tax increase unchanged in fourth budget draft Few comments were made during a public meeting on the draft 2020 Minden Hills budget on Feb. 13. Following a presentation on the fourth draft by CAO treasurer Lorrie Blanchard, outlining a 2.15 per c
{State of the art equipment at heart of campaign }

State of the art equipment at heart of campaign

New equipment at both the Minden and Haliburton sites of Haliburton Highlands Health Services is helping health professionals more easily take care of patients.
{Engaging people in history}

Engaging people in history

Shannon Quigley has always loved history, but she said it wasn t until her first job as a summer student at a Parks Canada national historic site that she realized it could be a career.
{Algonquin Highlands council cost $155K for 2019 }

Algonquin Highlands council cost $155K for 2019

Algonquin Highlands council cost just more than $155,000 to operate for 2019.
{Stepping in line in Stanhope}

Stepping in line in Stanhope

The participants in a weekly modern line dancing session held at the Stanhope Firefighters Community Hall come from throughout the county, from Dorset to Haliburton, and from outside of the county, from Fenelon Falls and Toronto, but when they join in on
{Algonquin Highlands sets GHG reduction targets }

Algonquin Highlands sets GHG reduction targets

Algonquin Highlands councillors chose greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets for the township during a meeting last week, as part of a climate change mitigation plan the County of Haliburton is undertaking for itself and its four lower-tier townships.
{More strike days as ETFO protests continue }

More strike days as ETFO protests continue

The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario continued its job action this week with ETFO members in Haliburton County on picket lines on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday Feb. 13, as the teachers union and Ford government continue to be unable to settle a
{Diners’ Club serves up lunch to friends old and new}

Diners’ Club serves up lunch to friends old and new

As chairs filled with people at the Minden Legion on Feb. 6, the room filled with the sound of laughter as friends got together, or strangers became friends, over bowls of hot soup.
{Former area resident puts up painting to buy Zion church}

Former area resident puts up painting to buy Zion church

When he thinks of the Zion United Church, David Chambers is filled with memories of youth and family. The building on East Road in Carnarvon was where he went to Sunday school, where he met with the Scout troop, where he watched Christmas pageants and lis
{Hawks dominate Titans at home in season­-­ender}

Hawks dominate Titans at home in season­-­ender

With nothing to play for but pride, the Red Hawks senior boys basketball team showcased the skill and depth that has served them well all season.
{Hawks lose, but will play again}

Hawks lose, but will play again

It was a victory for the Red Hawks hockey team to have played in light of the Trillium Lakelands District School Board s decision to cancel extracurriculars during school hours.
{MH brings some landfill work in-house}

MH brings some landfill work in-house

Councillors granted pre-budget approval for the rental of a roll-off truck used for the transportation of dumpsters that will allow the township to perform some of its own waste haulage for a six-month trial.
{Extracurriculars, sports left in state of limbo }

Extracurriculars, sports left in state of limbo

Teachers, parents and students are disappointed by Trillium Lakelands District School Board s decision to cancel all extracurricular activities during school hours at secondary schools.
{From Iqaluit to Minden Hills }

From Iqaluit to Minden Hills

Nelson Johnson has seen a lot of Canada but now is taking in the scenery of the Haliburton Highlands as the new chief of the Minden Hills fire department.
{Howe sees connections in Salvaged Remnants }

Howe sees connections in Salvaged Remnants

Tiffany Howe won t be at her exhibition, Salvaged Remnants, at the Agnes Jamieson Gallery for the duration of the show, but with didactics on the wall showcasing her work the multidisciplinary artist told the crowd gathered at her opening reception that t
{Township to have mattress pile removed }

Township to have mattress pile removed

The Township of Minden Hills will pay Miller Waste more than $90,000 to dispose of the large pile of mattresses, furniture and textile amassed at the township s Scotch Line landfill.
{Starry Night for Places for People }

Starry Night for Places for People

Not-for-profit housing organization Places for People, along with the YWCA s HERS women s shelter, both recently received a boost from a group of fibre art fanatics.
{Beauty Basics brings one-stop shop together}

Beauty Basics brings one-stop shop together

When Amy Joanu speaks about her vision, her business and the upcoming grand opening of her one-stop beauty shop, her energy is palpable.
{Speed, alcohol top factors in snowmobile fatalities }

Speed, alcohol top factors in snowmobile fatalities

Speed, alcohol top factors in snowmobile fatalities By Jenn Watt Published Jan. 28, 2020 Nearly half of snowmobile fatalities in Ontario in the last 10 years occurred on frozen lakes or rivers; 45 per cent involved alcohol or drugs; and 34 per
{County tax increase 1.67 per cent }

County tax increase 1.67 per cent

County tax increase 1.67 per cent By Chad Ingram Published Jan. 28, 2020 Haliburton County residents can expect a 1.67 per cent increase on the upper tier portion of their tax bills for 2020. County councillors passed the budget during a Jan.
{County hesitant on healh unit request }

County hesitant on healh unit request

Haliburton County, along with the City of Kawartha Lakes, is not in a hurry to pay additional money that is being requested of it by the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit. Late last year, the municipalities served by the health unit rec
{Roberts deputy warden for 2020}

Roberts deputy warden for 2020

Roberts deputy warden for 2020 By Chad Ingram Published Jan. 28, 2020 The following are brief reports of items discussed during a Jan. 22 meeting of Haliburton County council. Dysart et al Mayor Andrea Roberts was chosen by her colleagues as dep
{AH proceeds with fire hall renovation }

AH proceeds with fire hall renovation

The Township of Algonquin Highlands will proceed with the renovation of its fire station at Oxtongue Lake, known as Station 70, at the township s north end. Councillors for the township approved awarding the contract for the project during a special meet
{County council cost about $135K for 2019 }

County council cost about $135K for 2019

County council cost about $135K for 2019 Published Jan. 28, 2020 Haliburton County council cost approximately $133,500 to operate for 2019. The 2019 statements of remuneration and expenses for county council were received by cou
{Community mourns man who died at work}

Community mourns man who died at work

When Wade Hartin died unexpectedly at work as a snow-grooming machine operator at Dagmar Ski Resort near Uxbridge last week, friends, family and the wider community reached out to share stories of his impact on their own lives: how caring and genuine he w
{Words come easily for Minden’s prolific poet }

Words come easily for Minden’s prolific poet

The first thing Beth McWatters does after sitting back down in the armchair next to the window in her living room from which she gathers inspiration as life outside happens, is show the visitor to her apartment a poem she has written in their honour.
{Don’t toss it! Bring it to SIRCH’s first Repair Café}

Don’t toss it! Bring it to SIRCH’s first Repair Café

What do you do with a broken toaster? Or with a wobbly chair? Or with a sweater full of moth holes? Toss it away? No way! Instead, bring it to SIRCH Community Services new Repair Cafés!
{Education director to retire this summer }

Education director to retire this summer

School will be out this summer in a big way for Larry Hope. Hope, who s been director of the Trillium Lakelands District School Board for the past decade, announced last week that he will retire at the end of July.
{Kudos for Cavanagh from council }

Kudos for Cavanagh from council

Algonquin Highlands councillors had kind words for departing fire chief Mike Cavanagh as he gave a final report to council during a Jan. 16 meeting.
{Strike action closes county's schools }

Strike action closes county's schools

Rotating one-day strikes involved teachers at the county s high school, alternate education centre, and five elementary schools on Tuesday, as the unions intensify job action over stalled negotiations with the province.