By Angelica Ingram Published Nov. 29 2016 When Chris Chumbley was a kid he planted a small tree in front of his parents’ house that became a memorial to his grandfather Ron Sisson. That tree…
County council slows down ambulance purchase process
By Chad Ingram Published Nov. 29 2016 County council is pressing pause on the purchase of a new ambulance pending more information. During a Nov. 23 meeting councillors denied budget pre-approval for the purchase of…
County upgrades to digital radios for roads department
By Chad Ingram Published Nov. 29 2016 Haliburton County will spend just over $100000 upgrading the radio system for its roads department to a digital format after a decision by county council on Nov. 23.…
Dysart 150th celebrations get boost from federal government
By Angelica Ingram Published Nov. 29 2016 The planning committee behind Dysart’s sesquicentennial celebrations are rejoicing after finding out they were the successful recipients of a $10000 grant from the government of Canada. The committee…
Lions make village merry
To the Editor Am I proud to be a Canadian? You bet! When I looked out at all those children waving Canadian flags and yelling Merry Christmas and Hi Lions Club knowing it would not…
Martin nets tourism award
By Angelica Ingram Published Nov. 29 2016 Barrie Martin is a champion. The tourism advocate for Haliburton County walked up to the stage on the evening of Nov. 22 with the Queen anthem We are the…
Moffatt proposes changes to county council
By Chad Ingram Published Nov. 29 2016 When a new county council takes office in two years’ time its makeup may be slightly different than the current council. As she chaired her final meeting of…
Parade brings village together
By Cindy Campbell Published Nov. 29 2016 Happy Holidays Haliburton! It’s been just over a month since I started in the role of Haliburton Village BIA administrator. There have been so many people who have…
Remembrance Day literary and poster contest results
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 129 Haliburton would like to thank the 88 students who participated in this year’s Remembrance Day literary and poster contests. I would like to thank the teachers school administration staff…
Residents still asking questions about biochar facility
By Angelica Ingram Published Nov. 29 2016 An information session held by staff of Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve helped answer more questions about the proposed biochar facility for Kennaway Road. Held on Nov.…
Snow banks hinder movement
To the Editor It is extremely difficult for seniors in the winter in Haliburton. The stores shovel snow to the curb and then the snow plow comes along and pushes the snow to the edge…
Student brings home acting honour from one-act play…
By Angelica Ingram Published Nov. 29 2016 Hannah Klose is no stranger to the stage both in Haliburton and beyond the county’s borders. The 17-year-old student at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School loves to be in…
Training incentives foster business health
By Jenn Watt Published Nov. 29 2016 Repairing large camera supports – tripods pan and tilt heads for movie cameras – requires specialized skills not typically found in the job pool of Haliburton County. But…
Try It Fair to open door to discovery
By Darren Lum Published by Nov. 29 2016 Learn about the full breadth of what is happening in Haliburton County with the Try-It Fair event on Friday Dec. 9 at the local high school. Organized…
Minor hockey
The following are submitted minor hockey sports briefs. The Cottage Country Building Supplies/Ridgewood Ford Highland Storm atoms travelled to Campbellford to play in a one-day tournament. The first game for the Storm was against the…
Arts Council – Haliburton Highlands shares past and…
By Jenn Watt Nov. 22 2016 The following are brief reports of items discussed at the Nov. 16 annual general meeting of the Arts Council ~ Haliburton Highlands. SPARC heading into second year of funding…
Bluegrass festival to heat up Haliburton winter
In the depth of Haliburton winter the sweet sounds of bluegrass music will be heard drifting across hills of snow and over icy lakes emanating from Pinestone Resort host venue for Bluegrass in the Highlands…
Casey appointed Ward 2 councillor
By Angelica Ingram Nov. 22 2016 Following the resignation of Ward 2 councillor Derek Knowles at the end of October Dysart councillors have made the decision to appoint former councillor Dennis Casey to the position.…
Ceramics artist and avid traveller coming to HSAD
By Angelica Ingram Nov. 22 2016 Michael Flaherty isn’t your average ceramics artist. Born in Newfoundland Flaherty has lived in many of Canada’s 10 provinces and has crossed North America by bicycle. An artist who…
Core of Hawks returns for title run
By Darren Lum Nov. 22 2016 This pre-season the Red Hawks boys’ varsity hockey team is looking competitive said coach Ron Yake. Yake said this year’s team boasts nine returning players who have demonstrated great…
Highlands Summer Festival announces lineup
Riding the success and popularity of this year’s production of Oliver! the Highlands Summer Festival will again feature a musical as its flagship production for its 2017 season. “I thought we needed to capitalize on…