By James MatthewsLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Haliburton’s Jacob Dobson and his teammates swept their way to Switzerland. The Dobson rink went undefeated in seven outings for 120 tournament points to earn the Under-21 Canadian Junior…
Scorekeeper counts 40 years
By Vivian Collings For the past 40 years, Eric Nicholls attended nearly every Highland Storm hockey game held at the AJ LaRue Arena in Haliburton, quietly and humbly working behind the commotion of the game…
Girls basketball team hopes for a rebound at…
By Vivian Collings Suffering a loss at their Kawartha final game, the Haliburton Highlands Secondary School girls basketball team is still celebrating. The school hasn’t had a girls basketball team for ten years until now,…
Austin Boylan excels at Canadian Futures Showcase
By Amanda Duncombe-LeeAt just sixteen years old and one of the younger players selected, Austin Boylan, who grew up in Minden, was recently invited to be part of the 2022 Canadian Futures Showcase among 140…
100 mile attempt is step forward
17-year-old’s early exit opens chapter to running ambitionsBy Darren Lum Nick Phippen is one teenager with an undeniable desire to run down a dream.At 17, he was the youngest runner taking on the 100 mile…
Red Hawks make strides in Quinte
Submitted by Karen GervaisOn Wednesday, Oct. 12 the Red Hawks cross-country team travelled to Brighton to run in the Quinte Invitational Meet at Dunnett Apple Orchards. At their first meet of the season, the Red…
Red Hawks ballers return to the court
The Haliburton Highlands Secondary School girls’ basketball team returned to the court this fall for the first time in a decade. After years without enough interest to field a team, 16 girls came to tryouts…
First field hockey games spark season
By Vivian CollingsThe Haliburton Highlands Secondary School varsity girls’ field hockey team finished their first two games of the season showing the pride of the red.The team played St. Peter Catholic Secondary School and Holy…
Huskies Profile: Ty Collins
By Alex GallacherOne of the most high profile additions to the Haliburton County Huskies 2022/23 roster is former Mississauga Steelhead Ty Collins. The player from Huntsville, Ontario played four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League…
Huskies excited for second season
Huskies owner Paul Wilson is welcoming the public to come out and watch the Haliburton County Huskies.“Come out and see really good hockey. Anybody that comes is thrilled and they usually come back. So, if…
Power Boat Races coming full speed ahead to…
By Vivian CollingsThose with a need for speed can find a thrill in watching this weekend’s power boat races.The 6th annual RPM Outboard Power Boat Races are coming to Head Lake in Haliburton from Friday,…
Huskies unveil new roster
By Alex Gallacher After the inaugural 2021-22 Haliburton County Huskies season ended in playoff heartbreak, this off season the team set out to find new talent to replace the departing players. Four core members of…
Charity in third place in the OWRA championships
By Vivian CollingsTyler Charity took third place in the finals at the Ontario Watercross Racing Association race at the Pinestone Resort and Golf Club on Sunday, June 26. Held over two days, the race featured…
Murals unveiled, revealing inspiration for next generation
By Darren Lum Tears were shed and smiles beamed on faces as Olympian Lesley Tashlin and the area’s first pro football player Taly Williams spoke about the importance of their murals joining the wall of…
Co-ed soccer kicksoff in Haliburton County
By Grace Oborne For Chris Carere, the game of soccer is about fun and inclusivity.Two years ago, Carere was a member of the Haliburton Soccer Club. However, due to peak COVID-19 times, it became increasingly…
Last Monarch returns home for induction honour
By Darren LumBob Beeney can’t imagine the life he has led without the Highlands.The 90-year-old is the lone survivor of the Minden Monarchs hockey team from the late-1950s. He is proud about his life here,…
Hawks hold their own with best at COSSA
By Darren LumA two year layoff amped up the enthusiasm and put the Red Hawks track and field team in a position for success at the COSSA (Central Ontario Secondary School Association) Track and Field…
Charity leaves field in his wake
Local racer takes checkered flag towards becoming pro racer By Darren LumTyler Charity pulled through with a win overcoming pre-race jitters at the first race of the Ontario Watercross Racing Association (OWRA) watercross season.With four…
Public invited to Haliburton Highlands Sports Hall of…
The countdown begins! Mark June 18 on your calendar. The Haliburton Highlands Sports Hall of Fame is holding their inaugural induction of 17 local legends, and the Hall of Fame’s committee hopes for a big…
Mark the calendar, it’s happening
Olympian and first pro football player from area recognized By Darren Lum Get ready for history to be made.Olympian Lesley Tashlin and the first pro football player from the Highlands, Taly Williams will join Ron…
High school milestone event returns
Students seeking community’s support to bring everyone together By Darren LumThe students of Hal High are looking for help from the community with making this year’s prom the best it can be.After more than two…