Submitted by Karen Gervais Published Oct. 30 2018 The HHSS Cross Country team had a bittersweet day on the COSSA trails last Wednesday. Despite finishing their season with strong performances and personal bests by all…
Storms are a brewing
Published Oct. 30 2018 On Saturday Oct. 27 the Dewayen Simms Construction LL Novice 2 took on the Brightwoods Landscaping and Consulting LL Novice 1 Team. The Dewayen Simms Construction team took an early lead…
Things to consider as winter approaches
By Sarah Levis Special to the Echo Published Oct. 30 2018 The cold weather is here and the leaves are falling. There’s no dodging it anymore: Winter is on its way. As a woman left…
Voters wanted change in Dysart et al Fearrey…
By Darren Lum Published Oct. 30 2018 Murray Fearrey the long-time mayor of Dysart et al lost the election but hasn’t given up on the community he calls home. On Oct. 22 Fearrey garnered 42.18…
Hughes family seeks answers in son’s death
By Jenn Watt Oct. 29 2018 Six years ago a collision between an ATV and a metal gate left a 19-year-old dead and his family has been left with questions ever since. Welland resident Jake…
Donate your gently used outerwear to coat drive
Published Oct. 23 2018 As the leaves change colour and the temperature begins to drop we are reminded that winter is just around the corner. The third annual Share the Warmth coat drive kicks off…
Getting to know blue-green algae
By Sue Tiffin Published Oct. 23 2018 Though cyanobacteria have been around for over 2.5 billion years we’re still learning about how best to deal with accumulations of the photosynthetic bacteria groupings known as blue-green…
Growing culinary tourism in Haliburton County
By Chad Ingram Published Oct. 23 2018 The following are brief reports of items discussed during an Oct. 10 meeting of the Haliburton County tourism advisory committee. Committee members heard a presentation from Rebecca Mackenzie…
Highland Storm Minor Hockey Reports for the week…
Published Oct. 23 2018 This past weekend the Highland Storm Bantam Pepper Mill Steak and Pasta House hosted the Cody Hodgson Bantam Tournament at the A.J. LaRue Arena. The Storm won their first game 2-0…
Research improved stroke survivors’ lives
Published Oct 23 2018 To the Editor Monday Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day. This year’s theme is “Up Again After Stroke.” Stroke is a leading cause of death around the world. There are 80…
More good stuff
By Lynda Shadbolt Published Oct. 23 2018 On Friday evening I had the pleasure of attending the Haliburton County Folk’s Society concert at the Minden United Church. It was a full house from what I…
Red Hawks 2018 field hockey season ends in…
By Darren Lum Published Oct. 23 2018 Dreams of a COSSA championship berth were dashed this year with a 1-nil overtime loss to the Holy Cross Hurricanes during the consolation final at the Kawartha Varsity…
Roberts becomes next mayor
By Jenn Watt Published Oct. 23 2018 Voters delivered a major change to Dysart et al council on Monday Oct. 22 electing several new councillors and changing up the head of council. Unofficial election results…
Rugby: Thunder strike down Hawks at home
By Darren Lum Published Oct. 23 2018 There was plenty to cheer about during the last home game for the Red Hawks varsity girls’ rugby team. From the strong offensive charges to the goal line…
Savage trial deferred to November
By Sue Tiffin Published Oct 23 2018 William Savage’s trial has been deferred. On Oct. 19 an application was granted for the adjournment of the Savage trial which was to be held Oct. 22. Savage…
Start low and go slow doctor cautions on…
By Darren Lum Published Oct. 23 2018 A few weeks before the Canadian government passed the Cannabis Act making the purchase and consumption of the drug legal CARP’s Haliburton branch held an information session at…
To those who ran
By Jenn Watt Published Oct. 23 2018 Congratulations to all who took a risk and put their name forward for a seat on municipal council. You gave us your ideas energy and experience and provided…
Unofficial election results are in
Tuesday Oct. 23 2018 Results for the municipal election came in throughout Monday evening bringing change to some councils and keeping others much the same. In Dysart et al a new head of council was…
Wilberforce Still Standing episode debuts next week
By Sue Tiffin Published Oct. 23 2018 It’s likely that most of the televisions in Wilberforce will be tuned in to CBC next week when the hamlet makes its nationwide debut on Still Standing. The…
Building department kept busy in Highlands East
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Closure date set for landfill
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