By Adam Frisk With a thunderous smack of a hand hitting a pad, two giants shake hands signaling the end of another round of a weekly meeting of the Haliburton arm wrestling club. Throughout the…
Do it for the staff
By Emily Stonehouse The dynamic between staff and council has long been a relationship I find interesting. At a lengthy county council meeting last week, for nearly an hour, councillors stayed at odds over the…
Total fire ban lifted in Haliburton County
Submitted With recent rainfall, effective immediately on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, the total fire ban that was enacted throughout the County of Haliburton on Aug. 5 has been lifted. This means that outdoor nighttime burning is…
Drag Queen Storytime continues Pride tradition
By Adam Frisk For more than a half-decade, Drag Queen Storytime has been a part of Pride week festivities in the county, a family-friendly event that promotes the love of reading while celebrating diversity, inclusion…
Thrift Warehouse provides vital role in community
By Thomas Smith One person’s trash is another’s treasure. But how are you supposed to find that treasure before it ends up in the landfill? That is the goal of SIRCH Community Service’s Thrift Warehouse.…
Latest report recommends closure of HE fire halls
By Adam Frisk A new report recommends that Highlands East should work to consolidate its fire services by closing some of its current fire halls while building a new facility. Consulting firm Loomex Group presented…
The joys of camp, without the bugs
By Thomas Smith Carving their own path through cutting-edge contemporary theatre in Haliburton County, Ctrl-ART-Del’s latest production, The Grown Ups by Simon Henriques and Skylar Fox was performed at the Haliburton Legion from Aug. 14…
The greater good
By Emily Stonehouse The other day, I inched my way towards a line of red brake lights around the high school. I wasn’t sure why we had stopped, and my initial response was irritation. Summer…
Imagine the possibilities, says local drag king
By Thomas Smith While Kris Hamill was adopted from Russia at the age of one and grew up in Mississauga, the Eagle Lake area has always been his second home. His grandparents lived in the…
Fire ban slams the county
By Emily Stonehouse We all saw it coming. As of Tuesday, Aug. 5, the four fire chiefs from across Haliburton County officially announced a total fire ban. “The ban is being implemented through a joint…
Journey for Health gears up for 27th year
By Thomas Smith Kim Restivo Galea, longtime cottager of Davis Lake, has been a resident of the Kinmount area for the past eight years. “My mother was one of the first patients of Dr. Mihu,”…
Dysart moves ahead with shoreline builds
By Adam Frisk The Municipality of Dysart et al is moving ahead with its proposed changes to the shoreline protections policy, allowing for the building of sheds, saunas and gazebos on privately-owned shorelines. During a…
Total fire ban in Haliburton County
Effective at noon on Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025, there will be a total fire ban throughoutthe County of Haliburton, including the townships of Algonquin Highlands, MindenHills, Highlands East and Dysart et al. This means no…
‘It almost smelled rubbery’: Wildfire smoke chokes Haliburton…
By Adam Frisk An air quality warning was issued last week for Haliburton County as wildfire smoke blanketed the region. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a special air quality statement on July 13…
Molou comes to light
By Emily Stonehouse It’s a beacon of light, a symbol of times gone by. “When you picture Haliburton, the Molou sign is one of the first things to come to mind,” said Joel Finkelstein, the…
Pride in the Highlands comes to Dysart
By Emily Stonehouse There’s a new sense of pride in Haliburton Village. At least, there will be in August, when Pride in the Highlands (formerly known as Minden Pride) will be hosting a flag raising…
Duchene reaches for the Stars
By Emily Stonehouse He’s always been a star, but now he wears it on his jersey. Haliburton County’s Matt Duchene signed a four-contract with the Dallas Stars on June 19, valued at $18 million, with…
Dirty Soda Girls ready to pop in Haliburton
By Adam Frisk A new business venture in Haliburton Village is set to open this week and it’ll sure put a little pop in your step. Dirty Soda Girls is eyeing the long weekend for…
Meet Adam Frisk, our new reporter and photographer
By Adam Frisk Hello, Haliburton County! My name is Adam Frisk and I’ve recently joined The Haliburton County Echo, Minden Times and County Life as a reporter and photographer. I’m thrilled to join the talented…
Paikin brings the life of John Turner to…
By Emily Stonehouse There are few things that stress out a journalist. We’re no stranger to deadlines and breaking news. We thrive under pressure, and are masters at putting on a happy face, even after…
HHHS Foundation welcomes summer students
By Emily Stonehouse It’s an exciting time for the Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) Foundation, as they welcome two new students to join their roster of dedicated staff for the summer months. “This is our…