Published March 27 2018 The Canadian Tire/Bantam Girls Jets brought home gold this past weekend. The girls are to be commended on their great display of teamwork and how working together can result in success.…
Coroner’s inquest jury recommends construction safety measures
By Jenn Watt Published March 27 2018 The coroner’s inquest into the death of Haliburton construction worker John Francis Smith returned eight recommendations from jurors concerning safety equipment practices and education. The inquest held at…
Council approves downtown sculpture project
By Chad Ingram Published March 27 2018 Sculptures will soon be displayed in downtown Haliburton on a rotating basis in a joint project by the Haliburton Sculpture Forest and Haliburton BIA. Councillors for Dysart et…
Counting cars on Industrial Park Road
By Chad Ingram Published March 27 2018 The County of Haliburton will perform a traffic count at Industrial Park Road and County Road 21 in Haliburton village before it proceeds with a number of recommendations…
Girl Guide cookies for sale
To the Editor Hello! We are the Haliburton Girl Guide unit. It is now springtime which means it’s time for the classics our chocolate and vanilla cookies! Some of you may be wondering where your…
Home Builders establish relationship with high school for…
By Darren Lum Published March 27 2018 The Haliburton County Home Builders Association is setting the foundation to meet the changing demands of the construction industry in the Highlands. With more and more construction workers…
Making it
By Linda Shadbolt Published March 27 2018 Over a year ago I wrote an article about Sophie Creelman and how I was an undercover agent for this amazing young acrylic artist who is building her…
New owner at Haliburton Veterinary Services
By Sue Tiffin Published March 27 2018 Everything is going to plan for Dr. Aimée Filion even if on a day-to-day basis she doesn’t know what type of animal might cross her path – but…
Ontario Games bronze for Eagle Lake skier
By Darren Lum Published March 27 2018 Teenage ski cross phenom Reece Ralph shone at the Ontario Winter Games in early March. The Fenninger Racing Team member based at Sir Sam’s Ski and Ride in…
Preventing deaths
By Jenn Watt Published March 27 2018 John Francis Smith’s brother Terry Smith was the first witness called in the coroner’s inquest on Wednesday morning. Asked to tell the story of John’s death on July…
Scooter in sight for Mike Bachynski
By Sue Tiffin Published March 27 2018 An anonymous donor is about to help Mike “Hot Wheels” Bachynski stay mobile. A call was placed last week to Jeff Strano husband of Andrea Strano who has…
Slowing down the mail
To the Editor Anyone who knows me knows that I love to receive personal mail. I correspond with people across North America in the U.K. and Australia and send hundreds of cards and letters every…
Storm sweeps OMHA finals
By Sue Tiffin Published March 27 2018 An arena packed completely full of hockey fans young and old exploded with excitement and pride last Saturday night in Haliburton when the Highland Storm Midgets took the…
Student painter ready to beautify local homes
By Darren Lum Published March 27 2018 Haliburton Highlands Secondary School graduate Rachel Churko is ready to bring colour to local homes this summer offering her painting services. Churko already has a few projects lined…
Tracking of county council expenses to change
By Chad Ingram Published March 27 2018 Remuneration reporting for members of Haliburton County council will change next year to include expenses accrued on the municipality’s corporate credit cards expenses that are not captured under…
Coroner's inquest into John Francis Smith's death focuses…
By Jenn Watt Published March 22 2018 When John Smith fell from the roof of a waterfront cottage under construction on Percy Lake in 2013 his brother Terry Smith was working with him. Terry was…
Campbell takes home Highlander of the Year award
By Jenn Watt Published March 20 2018 Andy Campbell was first hired by the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce on a three-month contract asked to work with the federal government to find ways to support…
Changes at SIRCH Community Services’ Cook It Up
Submitted Cook It Up is in its fourth season. The popular training program provided by SIRCH Community Services gives participants a chance not only to learn food service skills but also to practice those skills…
County wins age-friendly community award
By Darren Lum Published March 20 2018 Getting an award from the provincial government is giving the Highlands much deserved recognition for its efforts to make the community a livable space for everyone. The minister…
EMS calls down slightly for 2017
By Chad Ingram Published March 20 2018 Calls to Haliburton County’s EMS department were down a little in 2017 from 2016 levels a year-end report shows. Haliburton County paramedic chief Tim Waite presented that report…
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Family and friends honour Ted Koehler at Frost Centre Submitted Published March 20 2018 Algonquin Highlands Trails staff Ski Friends of the Frost Centre and family of Ted Koehler gathered at the cross-country ski trailhead…