Dustyn McCready-DeBruin retrieved this gold coin from a lake in Muskoka. /Submitted By Darren Lum Teenager Dustyn McCready-DeBruin said having a mentor has been key to the success of his fledgling diving retrieval business, Dusty…
Haliburton Curling Club wants curlers to stay in…
By Darren Lum Part of new safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 being implemented by the Haliburton Curling Club this season is leaving competitive curlers disappointed, looking for another facility. The club’s protocols…
From Sir Sam’s to Indianapolis
By Darren Lum Published June 30 2020 Dalton Kellett is gearing up for his NTT IndyCar Series racing debut this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) from July 3 to 4 at the GMR…
Isaac Little named Male Athlete of the Year
By Darren Lum Staff reporter Isaac Little this year’s Male Athlete of the Year for Haliburton Highlands Secondary School is an inspiring force for teammates and coaches appreciated for his athletic prowess and the way…
Red Hawks recognized for dedication and sportsmanship
By Darren Lum Staff reporter There wasn’t any audience applause. There weren’t any tearful acceptance speeches. There wasn’t any laughter from a crowd. What students do have is a lasting reminder of athletic excellence and…
Former Hawks player joins Battalion
By Darren Lum The North Bay Battalion fans will soon learn what Haliburton Highlands character and work ethic is all about when Alex Little makes his OHL debut this coming season. The former Red Hawks…
Getting a fix of two-wheeled fun during COVID-19
By Darren Lum A middle-school teacher with a love for cycling is trying to get as many young people on a bike as possible during the health crisis. Blake Paton a teacher at J. Douglas…
Boston Marathon waits for COVID-19
By Darren Lum When it comes to public events and gatherings the coronavirus has halted everything from going to the bar to buy a drink to watching hockey player Auston Matthews score on a one-timer.…
Contest win to give player rare NHL experience
By Darren Lum Highland Storm player Hunter Hamilton is excited to see the Toronto Maple Leafs play and share the ice with his hockey hero Mitch Marner thanks to an opportunity offered through the Scotiabank…
Hawks season ends against Panthers in COSSA
By Darren Lum There is plenty to feel good about for the Red Hawks senior boys’ basketball team whose 2019-2020 season ended with a COSSA semi-final 50-27 loss to the Prince Edward Collegiate Panthers close…
No quit in Hawks against Thunder
By Darren Lum You can’t get much closer to the Kawartha Championship title final than an overtime semi-final 4-3 loss to the best team in the high school hockey league. It was an amazing feat…
Wrestlers reflect on family that took them to…
By Darren Lum This year’s Red Hawks wrestling season is over capped off by a trip to the all-provincials for Grade 12 Nic Graham and Grade 11 Eli Samson who won’t forget the experience and…
Haliburton hockey players contribute to strong finish
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Rookies reflect on provincial biathlon success
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Silver lining for first provincial skating experience
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Epic battle ends with a loss for Hawks
The season may have ended with a playoff loss for the Red Hawks girls’ senior volleyball team but not without an epic battle during the first round of the Kawartha championship playoffs. Down two sets…
Finnish Lapphunds race again
Published Feb. 25 2020 Submitted by Ted Rule Little Redstone Lake provided the perfect venue for the third annual Finnish Lapphund Sledding weekend which took place from Jan. 24 to 26. Ted and Shirley Rule…
Hawks enter Kawartha Championships courtesy of bye
By Darren Lum Published Feb. 25 2020 A 4-2 loss to end the regular season against the AAA St. Peter Catholic Secondary School is a lesson the Hawks won’t soon forget. Coach Jason Morissette said…
Hawks rink crowned provincial champions
Submitted by Darrell Dobson Published Feb. 25 2020 The Haliburton Highlands Secondary School’s boys curling team are provincial champions capturing the Ontario School Curling Provincial Championship with a dramatic finish in an extra end final…
Red Hawks boys’ curling team three-peats as Kawartha…
By staff Published Feb. 25 2020 Seven curling teams entered the Kawartha High School Curling Championships in Omemee held from Feb. 18 to 19 but the Red Hawks boys’ curling team left as the best…
Hawks dominate Titans at home
By Darren Lum Published Feb. 11 2020 With nothing to play for but pride the Red Hawks senior Red Hawks boys basketball team showcased the skill and depth that has served them well all season.…