By Emily Stonehouse While we wind down a flooding season for the books, many environmental organizations have opted to start looking into mitigation strategies in an effort to slow down water concerns in the future.…
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Local athletes honoured through Sports Hall of Fame
By Emily Stonehouse Gathering together for the Haliburton Highlands Sports Hall of Fame Induction on May 23, proved two things: We are a community of doers and dreams, and you never know someone’s full story.…
A voice
By Emily Stonehouse I’ve been putting a lot of thought into how we cover these upcoming municipal elections. It’s been a pleasant surprise to see the volume of names that have been thrown into the…
Council discusses improvement in wake of flood
By Thomas Smith “We are well underway on the clean up," opened Mayor Carter’s report at last Thursday's council meeting. Thanking all the volunteers and those involved, he says that we are now in the…
Artificial
By Emily Stonehouse I’ve always found the term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (AI) to be a bit of an oxymoron. It’s right up there with ‘jumbo shrimp’ or ‘old news’. The two words clashing and pulling against…
Identity
By Emily Stonehouse While the County of Haliburton undergoes the process for a governance structure study, CAO Gary Dyke has ventured to each lower tier table to discuss the roll-out of the project. Earlier this…
Mr. Kinmount leaves behind legacy
By Thomas Smith I only had the opportunity to learn from Guy Scott a handful of times throughout my career as a journalist. Yet every time I spoke with him, I learned something new. When…
New HHHS CAO comes home
By Emily Stonehouse There’s a new face leading the charge at Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS), but some may recognize him from around town. Jack Hutchison is a Haliburton County local, who grew up in…
Businesses breathe during flooding pause
By Thomas Smith It has taken a village to defend against last week’s rising floodwaters. On Tuesday, April 14, Minden Hills declared a State of Emergency. Not too surprising for seasoned residents who weathered the…
Drowing
By Emily Stonehouse I’ll give our County councillors credit for staying calm, cool, and collected when representatives from Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) came with an ask for financial support last week. With plans of building…
State of emergency ongoing in Minden
By Emily Stonehouse That’s not how you’re supposed to start an article. For the most part, we write our stories following Canadian Press guidelines. Every week, I am looking up best practices and professional preferences.…
Frost Centre starts new chapter
By Emily Stonehouse It’s official, the Frost Centre property has been sold. The well-known location in Algonquin Highlands has captivated many over the years. The towering buildings off Highway 35, headed towards Dorset, have sat…
A moment for Minden
By Emily Stonehouse We all watched the waters rise this past week. And while it’s not necessarily something new, it still feels like a gut punch to the community every time it happens. Minden Mayor…
Minden Bridge Closure Tonight at 7 p.m.
Submitted Bridge Closures Bridges in downtown Minden will be closing on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM this includes the bridge on Sunnybrook Bridge (Bobcaygeon Road vehicle and pedestrian bridge) and the Loggers Footbridge…
Minden Hills state of emergency update
Submitted The Township of Minden Hills declared a State of Emergency on April 14, 2026 in response to the flood conditions and the escalating impacts to our community and infrastructure. Residents are strongly urged to…
Crosswalk moving too quickly, not enough questions
By Thomas Smith The proposed crosswalk on Bobcaygeon Road in Minden has become a point of contention for both residents and business owners. Visiting several local businesses, it has become apparent that the proposed crosswalk…
Next steps for new governance model
By Emily Stonehouse A historic conversation took place around the County Council table last week, when the topic of an affordability and governance structure study was brought forward. The purpose of the study is to…
Light the fire
By Emily Stonehouse I believe it is the responsibility of local newspapers to use their pages to hold organizations and civil servants accountable for their actions. It’s something I am mindful of, and put into…
Minden Hills Road Closures and Flooding Impacts
Submitted Minden Hills remains in a state of emergency due to ongoing flood conditions. Current road closures: Bobcaygeon Road is closed from Winding Creek Road to Scotch Line Road Voicey Road closed between Tulip Road…
Minden Hills declares state of emergency
Submitted The Township of Minden Hills has declared a State of Emergency on April 14, 2026 at 12:45 p.m. in response to the flood conditions in the community and the escalating impacts to our community…
Flood Watch Update and Sandbag Availability
Submitted The Township of Minden Hills Emergency Management Team is working with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and Parks Canada regarding weather conditions and the potential for flooding. Continuous monitoring and regular meetings are…