The Haliburton Junction Skate Park is expected to be completed in April 2018 after work began a few weeks ago. The 6000-square-foot park has been enhanced without any added costs. Fundraising continues as the project still requires $40000 to pay for the $210000 balance./DARREN LUM Staff
Submitted by Haliburton Highlands OPP
On April 12 shortly before 4 p.m. members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and emergency crews were called to an address on Gainforth Road to assist with a serious dog bite complaint.
A six-year-old and her mother were walking near their home when they were attacked by two Saint Bernard dogs. The child's bites were extensive and she was flown by Ornge air ambulance to a Toronto area trauma centre with critical injuries. The mother's injuries were listed as non-life-threatening and has been released from hospital.
Pending the outcome of this ongoing police investigation the animals have been placed in quarantine outside of the community by order of the health unit.
