By Jenn Watt Published July 5 2016 When you work hard even the most seemingly insurmountable goals can be achieved valedictorian Caleb Schmidt told his fellow graduates at last week’s commencement ceremony at the high…
Jaguars prepare to become Red Hawks
By Angelica Ingram Published July 5 2016 There were tears hugs and smiles all around as 61 Grade 8 graduates bid farewell to the hallways of J.D. Hodgson Elementary School on June 28 ready for…
Residents recognized for saving woman’s life
By Jenn Watt Published July 5 2016 Barry Miscio and Joe Voicey were recognized last month for their heroic efforts in saving the life of Darlene McConnell. In December 2014 the two men were on…
Secondary school teachers board come to agreement
By Jenn Watt Published July 5 2016 In time for commencement at the high school teachers represented by OSSTF and Trillium Lakelands District School Board have come to agreement. In a joint release issued June…
Show and sale an ‘upcycling’ dream
By Angela Long Published July 5 2016 It’s an hour after closing time and SIRCH Community Services’ Thrift Warehouse prepares to re-open its doors. The Stan Russell jazz trio warms up. Sin a Bit Bakery…
WES grads urged to follow their heart
By Angelica Ingram Published Jul 5 2016 Fourteen graduating Grade 8 students are leaving the classrooms of Wilberforce Elementary School behind and heading into the big world this fall. On June 28 the graduates reflected…
West Guilford honours Bill Burden
By Angelica Ingram Published July 5 2016 There likely isn’t a teenager in West Guilford who didn’t get their first part-time job at the West Guilford Shopping Centre. Whether it’s helping out the youth in…
Bark Lake Leadership Centre buildings burn
Published June 30 2016 Two structures on the Bark Lake Leadership Camp property burned down on Wednesday June 29. Twenty-five Highlands East firefighters worked to contain the flames which had spread to some trees that…
Adults only: A whole new summer camp
By Angela Long Published June 28 2016 Updated June 30 2016 It was another “Sunday night moan-fest” that made Danielle Goldfinger think back to a time of s’mores by the campfire. “Ugh we have to…
Art on the Dock sweetens the pot
Visitors who attend multiple exhibitor locations during the Kennisis Lake Cottage Owners’ Association’s Art on the Dock weekend will be eligible to enter draws to win beautiful pieces of art donated by several of the…
Easels full of art return to the Haliburton…
Story and photo by Angelica Ingram Published June 28 2016 Haliburton cottager Don Ross continues to raise funds for the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation. Earlier this month Ross could be spotted throughout the county…
Giving back – cottagers make ripples with donations
Story by Angela Long Published June 28 2016 It was late September when the Ladies Golf League of Unionville started planning their 15th anniversary. Members Heather Greenwald and Barb Aston offered up their Haliburton County…
More than just a shopping centre
Story and photos by Angelica Ingram Published June 28 2016 This is the first instalment of a feature series on general stores in the Highlands. There isn’t a face or name that Bill Burden doesn’t…
Oliver! behind the scenes
Published June 28 2016 When you enter the doors of the corrugated tin building marked Highlands Summer Festival Limited prepare to get dirty. “Careful of everything you’re wearing” Betty Mills says as she dips a…
Thereis magic in the forest
ByMike Gervais Special to the Echo BehindStuart Baker School there lies a forest with a trail. Like anyother forest in Haliburton County it has trees and rocks and plantsand animals and birds and bugs. There…
Tuesday concert series returns to the park
By Angela Long Published June 28 2016 Get out your lawn chair and maybe your umbrella the third season of Music in the Park is about to begin. Deputy-reeve Andrea Roberts Dysart et al cultural…
Wilberforce community stands unitedto open a new bank
by Angela Long June 29 2016 After news that the WilberforceScotiabank will be closing its doors as of January Wilberforce israllying to put their money where their mouth is – in a bank thatunderstands small-town…
Off-road vehicles remain off Rail Trail
By Chad Ingram June 28 2016 Off-road vehicles will remain banned from the Haliburton County Rail Trail at least for the foreseeable future. Last year the Haliburton County ATV Association requested that off-road vehicles (ORVs)…
Severance application has Wenona Lake residents concerned
By Angelica Ingram June 28 2016 An application coming to the Haliburton County Land Division Committee has residents of Wenona Lake upset about what it might mean for their area. A notice that applicant Mumtaz…
Startup getWyred wins incubation contest
By Darren Lum June 21 2016 Haliburton’s Cole Rowden is moving forward with his business partners on making his venture getWyred a reality after having his business selected as a winner of the small business…
A&W restaurant eyes Haliburton
By Angelica Ingram June 21 2016 Fast food chain A&W has set itssights on Haliburton with a representative telling the Echo that a restaurant might be constructed in the area sometime in thenext year. Franchise…