By Darren Lum Published Oct 9 2018 The Red Hawks varsity field hockey team earned a hard fought 0-0 draw with the visiting Holy Cross Hurricanes on Thursday Oct. 4 at the Gary G. Brohman…
Hawks’ return to Kawartha League rewarded
By Darren Lum Published Sept. 25 2018 When the Red Hawks varsity boys’ soccer team’s captain Daniel Rivard ran screaming and shaking his fists in joyous celebration high-fiving teammates on his way to the midfield…
World champion off-road rider offering lessons
By Darren Lum Published Sept. 25 2018 Getting four-time world champion off-road motorcycle rider David Knight to come to this year’s Corduroy Enduro is all part of a plan to raise the profile of the…
Dragon boaters capture Copper
By Darren Lum Published Aug. 28 2018 Not even a decapitated dragon head could take the Haliburton Highlands Paddlers off their game this past weekend. During the Copper consolation final nearly halfway to the 300…
Seniors shine at provincials
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Sweet ride coming up on Haliburton County Rail…
By Darren Lum Published Aug. 21 2018 “Wow look at that” Pamela Marsales said as a great blue heron spread its wings seven feet across and took off from the marsh beside the Rail Trail.…
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Area competitors headed to provincials By Bev Kerr Special to the Echo Published Aug. 7 2018 Thank you to the Haliburton BMO for sponsoring the T-shirts that will be worn by the Haliburton/Muskoka successful winners…
Powerboat action to make waves on Head Lake
By Sue Tiffin Published Aug 7 2017 Speed-loving spectators will have the chance to watch plenty of action on Head Lake on Aug. 18 and 19 when about 70 racers take to the water in…
Matt Duchene launching lifestyle brand at Midnight Madness
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Triples tournament returns to Rotary Park
Published July 24 2018 Sunny blue skies were served up for the third annual Maple Leaf/Haliburton Triples Tennis Tournament on Tuesday July 17 at Rotary Park. Because of its three-on-three format the one-day event organized…
New owner for Haliburton Highlands Golf Club
By Darren Lum Published July 17 2018 Randall Wood knew life up in the Highlands was different than Uxbridge but when he saw an emu from his club house’s back deck in June he soon…
Drop-in basketball continues at HHSS
By Darren Lum Published July 10 2018 Starting this week in Haliburton the Drop-in Basketball for youth (from 11 to 18) will provide an opportunity for players to build their skills by learning the fundamentals…
Book offers coaches help with modern athlete
Like its author Jim Hinkson’s latest coaching book The Art of Motivation for Team Sports is all about motivating athletes to be not just great team players but also great people. Hinkson who has already…
HHSS celebrates athletes coaches
By Sue Tiffin Published June 19 2018 Athletes coaches family and friends celebrated a year of HHSS sports at the high school’s annual athletic banquet held on June 12. Speeches were often emotional as coaches…
District senior competitors advancing to OSGA provincials
Submitted by Bev Kerr Published June 12 2018 The following are results of the Haliburton/Muskoka District Summer Games 2018 Ontario Senior Games Association 55+ from May 24 to June 4. Convenors Judy Smith and Donna…
Legacy of excellence for departing Hawk
By Darren Lum Published June 12 2018 Under an overcast sky Grade 9 athlete Sterling Nesbitt soars through the damp air leaping for distance at the sandpit during a practice at the high school under…
School track records fall at East Regionals
Submitted by Karen Gervais Published June 12 2018 The Red Hawks track and field team travelled to Kingston Thursday and Friday to compete at the OFSAA East Regionals meet. While we eluded most of the…
Crowning achievement for junior Red
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OFSAA journey caps athletic Hawks
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Red Wolves thankful for experienceAthletes represent Highlands and…
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Senior athletes earn berth to provincials
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