By Sue Tiffin Staff reporter The next best thing to gardening, and eating the results of your labour, is showing off what you've been able to harvest at the end of a growing season. The…
Blackbird Pottery marks anniversary year with market
Submitted by Blackbird Pottery Back by popular demand Blackbird Pottery Presents: Schoolhouse/5, a Fine Craft and Vintage pop-up market featuring the work of local and guest artists on Friday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 5…
War seen through a writer’s eyes
By Stephen Shaw This story was originally published in the Haliburton County Echo on May 2, 1995. “I only wish that all men who dream of war, who talk of glory or the grave, who…
War made men out of boys
War made men out of boys By Stephen Shaw From the Echo archives This article was originally published in the May 2, 1995 edition of the Haliburton County Echo. We are republishing some of the…
VDO golf fundraiser generates more than $40,000
VDO golf fundraiser generates more than $40,000 By Darren Lum Ten years on and the annual Volunteer Dental Outreach Golf Tournament continues to be a success thanks to the support of the community. The day-long…
Fireworks approved on Labour Day holiday
By Sue Tiffin The following are brief reports of items discussed during an Aug. 25 meeting of Dysart et al council. Council voted six to one with Councillor John Smith being the single nay…
Fate of Haliburton mills uncovered
Mystery of what happened to village’s sawmill and gristmill in late 1800s finally solved This photo shows the Drag River and its bridge, with the gristmill at right and Highland Street buildings at extreme left.…
Book helps knitters make shawls their own
Kim McBrien Evans is an advocate of embracing the colours that bring you joy. This shawl was conceptualized after her co-author Kate Atherley gravitated to a bright yellow, bulky yarn while at a trade show.…
Teardown: Rebuilding Democracy from the Ground Up
Author: Dave Meslin Have you ever broken a rule in pursuit of a higher good? Perhaps you have begged forgiveness rather than asked for permission? Community activist Dave Meslin and his neighbours painted a mural…
Small-town connections deliver news of Rotary car draw…
By Jenn Watt On the night of the Rotary Club of Haliburton’s car draw, Judy Neimann was out of town, forgetting entirely that she could be the lucky winner of a new Camaro or $30,000…
Dysart council speaks to priority of climate change…
By Sue Tiffin Dysart et al councillors are the latest in the county to accept a corporate climate change mitigation plan for the township, as was presented by Korey McKay, the county’s climate change co-ordinator…
Hike to feature relics of county’s iron mining…
By Jenn Watt The search for iron and the potential wealth it could bring was part of the early history of Haliburton County. In the area between Tory Hill and Kinmount, test holes and mine…
Recovery from Guillain-Barre Syndrome topic of recent episode…
Submitted Last June, Amanda Lytle began her journey as the creator and host of a podcast called The Safe Haven. It focuses on sharing of her guests’ life stories and personal experiences, many of which…
Housing group pitches multi-unit project
By Chad Ingram County-based housing organization Places for People is asking the County of Haliburton to partner with it on the development of an affordable housing project that would be located on an undeveloped portion…
‘Cutting edge’ extravaganza to raise funds for Rotary
By Jenn Watt On the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 3, Sally Moore wants community members to help lift her spirits and raise money for the Minden Rotary Club by donating their spare change and bringing…
Masks mandatory for Haliburton County students going back…
Plans for staggered start, one-course block for high school students discussed at TLDSB meeting By Sue Tiffin Staff reporter All students physically going back to school in Haliburton County next month will be required to…
Storm planning to return to play with COVID-19…
By Darren Lum Highland Storm president Jason Morissette is asking the public to remember the importance of sport for what it can do for young people, as the hockey association works on a plan to…
County issues letters of support for internet projects
By Chad Ingram The County of Haliburton is issuing two letters of support for proposed projects that could heighten internet connectivity in the county. As previously reported, the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure is offering $150…
Gallery in bloom with Shadow Garden exhibition
Birds of Paradise, a steel, wire and hand-formed glass sculpture, gives the impression of motion and energy.Artist Susan Rankin stands outside the Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre with her piece called Sunset dancing on…
Get moving for the Abbey Retreat Centre
By Darren Lum The Haliburton Highlands Challenge is helping the registered charity Abbey Retreat Centre continue to support those with cancer and their caregivers. It encourages the public, whether as individuals or groups (following social…
Storm planning to return to play with COVID-19…
By Darren Lum Highland Storm president Jason Morissette is asking the public to remember the importance of sport for what it can do for young people, as the hockey association works on a plan to…