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New Member Services Rep for the Chamber starts today

There’s a new Member Services Representative at the Chamber of Commerce. Autumn Smith is filling the permanent position starting today. She’s been the Vice Chair of the Young Professionals...

Economic Development committee forms in Dysart

An economic development committee has been created for the Municipality of Dysart. People from the community who were chosen to be a part of it include Pat Kennedy, Glenn...

Push back continues against OPP billing model

There’s still some push back on the new OPP Billing Model in Ontario. . Minden Hills council is the latest to lend their support asking the Minister of Community Safety...

Algonquin Highlands Reeve named new Warden for Haliburton County

There’s a new Warden for Haliburton County, and it’s Algonquin Highlands Reeve Carol Moffatt. She was nominated by former Warden Murray Fearrey this afternoon. The nomination received a second by...

Police investigating suspicious package in Fenelon Falls

City of Kawartha Lakes OPP is investigating a suspicious package. Police report that just before 8:00 this morning, the package was located behind a business in Fenelon Falls. Police...

Local police enter busy season and send tips to reduce theft

It’s a busy time of year for local police and they’re sending a few tips to reduce theft. Haliburton Highlands OPP says you should always lock your vehicle, even if...

County councillors selecting a new Warden today

Haliburton County could have a new Warden by the end of the day. County councillors are meeting at two o’clock this afternoon to vote for a new Warden. Murray...

Warmer weather bad news for roads departments

The warm weather isn’t faring well for local roads. Roads departments in Minden and Dysart are busy repairing gravel roads and fixing potholes. The Director of Public Works in Dysart...

Local Children’s Foundation receives $5k donation

The Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Foundation is getting a $5,000 donation from a local fundraiser. The Pinestone Resort and the Mulligan Club...

Network capacity set to increase for mobile devices in Dysart

More people will be able to access a wireless network in Dysart. The municipality just signed an agreement with Bell...

Highland Storm weekend wrap up December 11 – 13, 2015

On Saturday, the Tom Prentice and Sons / RM Carpentry Highland Storm Tyke team travelled to Port Carling to...

Stucture fire in Haliburton causes significant damage

A structure fire on Redkenn Drive in Haliburton has caused one million dollars in damage. Dysart fire department got the...

Experience Leaders making a comeback in Haliburton County

Experience Leaders are no longer a thing of the past in Haliburton County. Local business owner Barrie Martin has started...

Councillors look for solution to Highway 60 traffic problems

Residents along Highway 60 in Algonquin Highlands are turning to council to help solve traffic issues. On a busy weekend,...

Highland Storm caroling for a good cause

Some Highland Storm hockey players are caroling for a good cause tonight. The Pewee AE team will be knocking on...

CRA scam still a problem in Haliburton County

A Canada Revenue Agency scam is still making it’s way around Haliburton County. In one day, two local residents got...
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Latest News

Minden Hills looking to revive Lochlin Community Centre

The facility has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Province hosting Disaster Recovery Assistance program info session

The province activated the program last month for specific areas of Minden Village impacted by flood damage not covered by insurance.

Sidewalk construction to begin in Minden Village week of Oct. 13

The project, which will repair sidewalks and improve accessibility in the village core, is expected to take three weeks.

Miden Hills residents can cast a ballot as of Oct. 10.

Advanced in-person polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the S.G. Nesbitt Community Centre.

Police lay charges for excessive speeding following incident in Algonquin Highlands

A 50-year-old from Eastern Ontario is facing stunt driving charges following an incident in the Algonquin Highlands on Saturday.
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