By Jenn Watt SIRCH Community Kitchen volunteers have been cooking up meals for neighbours in need for years but now they’re offering that same nutritious homemade food to anyone who wants to buy it. Called…
End of tournament saddens volunteer
To the Editor I was saddened and disappointed when I received a phone call letting me know the Scotty Morrison Charity Hockey Tournament was cancelled. I was fortunate and honoured to serve on this fundraising…
Historical foundations of Second Amendment
To the Editor As both a teacher of Grade 11 American history and a holder of a Canadian Firearms Acquisition permit I read “Website Brings Gun Violence Awareness” with both professional and personal interest. While…
Charity tournament should have run this year
To the Editor While Mr. Oyler in his interview with Darren Lum talked of the many other commitments of the HHHS Foundation and how the Foundation personnel were very busy with those other projects he…
Chemistry at core of early curling success for…
By Darren Lum The Red Hawks boys’ curling team’s skip Chris Draper is appreciating his newly formed team after taking the B final in the zone 5 GORE Curling Provincial Championships in the schoolboy category…
Closing time
By Jenn Watt It may be time for the tourism information centre to close on Highway 35 in Minden. The centre just a few metres north of Bobcaygeon Road has long hosted the cozy cabin…
Cody Hodgson placed on waivers by Predators
By Darren Lum Cody Hodgson is waiting for another NHL team and another NHL chance after being placed on waivers by the Nashville Predators this past Wednesday as reported by The Tennessean. The Predators’ general…
Concert does not belong here
To the Editor Regarding an article in the Echo condemning the Ministry of Transportation according to music festival promoters I would like to comment on this. Instead of making it look like the ministry is…
Fish hatchery funding question back on table
By Chad Ingram It was a familiar discussion. Haliburton County councillors are torn on how to handle a grant request from the Haliburton Highlands Outdoors Association which operates the Haliburton fish hatchery. Members of the…
HHSS students take top spots at art show
By Jenn Watt Four local student artists where honoured at a recent art show in Bancroft. Ariel Weiss Naomi Russell Christina Stephen and Brynn Meyers were amongst the winners at this year’s Michal Manson Juried…
Lady Hawks relish rematch with Falcons
By Darren Lum An extra end loss to the Fenelon Falls Secondary School Falcons is still fresh in the minds of the Red Hawks girls’ curling team close to two weeks after their first test…
Man injured in snowmobile crash
Submitted by the OPP The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a single snowmobile collision that occurred on Sunday close to 1:30 p.m. on Nomad Road in Dysart et al. The…
School board brings in mediator
By Angelica Ingram Following months of unsuccessful meetings the Trillium Lakelands District School Board has called in a mediator to assist with contract negotiations between the board and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation Local…
Tourist centre likely to close
By Chad Ingram Haliburton County will likely be closing its tourist information centre on Highway 35. It’s just a matter of when. Members of the county’s tourism committee received a report on the future of…
Wolves lose a pair to Lumberjacks
By Darren Lum Late Friday night the Haliburton Wolves returned home with a 10-3 loss after squaring off against the Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks in Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League action at Sturgeon Falls Arena.…
Young Wilberforce curlers lead new trend
By Darren Lum Before two highly publicized curling injuries in the past several months the Wilberforce Elementary School students had already become part of a new wave of curlers who have started wearing head protection.…
Abbey Gardens and Fleming to create alternative energy…
By Jenn Watt Since its inception in 2009 Abbey Gardens has been growing and its produce includes more than just veggies. Each year the sustainable living centre adds something new fostering businesses and expanding its…
Birthday party plans underway for Dysart’s 150th
By Angelica Ingram There’s going to be a big party and everyone is invited. Although the milestone doesn’t officially happen until 2017 it’s a number so big it’s going to take a year of planning…
Changing perceptions
By Jenn Watt Our expectations of people and their capabilities – and inherent value – can do much to improve or hinder their lives. The way we perceive those around us and the respect we…
Gliddon honoured for lifetime of ministerial work
By Angelica Ingram When Bill Gliddon opened his letter from the Archbishop of Toronto he thought he was off the hook. The letter dated Dec. 11 invited Gliddon to attend a special New Year’s Day…
Grants roll in for area projects
By Jenn Watt Two area not-for-profits and one municipality are moving forward with community projects after their applications were accepted by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The Arts Council ~ Haliburton Highlands secured the largest grant…