"In the city, I lose my mind . . . in the Highlands, I find it."

Purina Walk for Dog Guides

On Sunday, May 26, the Haliburton & District Lions Club will be holding the annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides. Come to the Head Lake Docks in Haliburton (registration at noon, walk at 1pm) for a pleasant walk - with or without your four-legged friend. Coffee and gift bags will be given to all participants. BBQ at the Haliburton Foodland Parking lot. Pick up your pledge card by calling Mary at 705 448-1128. For more info, visit the Lions Club website.

Upcoming Events in Haliburton County

Visit our Events page for details about these and other Haliburton County events:
May 24 - Catherine MacLellan in Concert
May 26 - Purina Walk for Dog Guides
May 31 to June 2 - Haliburton Home and Cottage Show
June 15 - Treasures 'n Trash Sale
July 20 - Katie's Run for Epilepsy - www.katiesrun.ca
Various Dates - Experience Haliburton - Embrace the wonders of the Haliburton Highlands with unique, fun, and active outdoor experiences. For details, see www.yoursoutdoors.ca.

Fire Danger Moderate - No Daytime Burning

May 13, 2013 - Dysart Fire and Rescue thanks those who helped spread the word recently about the dry conditions in the Municipality of Dysart. Cooler temperatures and recent precipitation have lowered the fire rating to moderate; however, there still is no daytime burning permitted. For more information and regulations, please visit the Dysart et al website under Fire Department.

Minden Flood on Coach's Corner

Cody Hodgson, Matt Duchene and Walt McKechnie are using their hockey connections to help with flood relief in Minden. On Coach's Corner on May 8, Don Cherry and Ron MacLean talked about the situation in Minden and the upcoming Flood Relief Charity Golf Tournament at the Pinestone, June 15, 2013. For more info about the golf tournament, please visit www.pinestone-resort.com.

Extreme Fire Danger Rating - No Daytime Burning

May 7, 2013 - After consulting with the MNR fire office, the Municipality of Dysart et al has upgraded the fire rating to EXTREME. It is very dry on the ground as well as in and around the bush and fields. Please help spread the word! Don't be fooled by the spring rain; the flora has not yet started to green up. The laws for outdoor burning are listed on the Dysart et al website.

Dysart Fire and Rescue responded to a rapidly spreading forest fire at Haliburton Lake on May 5, 2013, with 16 firefighters. The fire had spread through the leaves and brush to a nearby structure. An ATV, several trailers, and boats were also damaged or destroyed. The fire was quickly spreading to neighbouring properties but was brought under control. The cause was determined to be an un-extinguished camp fire.

Donations for Flood Victims

The Township of Minden Hills has established a trust fund to help facilitate the generous community support for the flood victims and their recovery. If you would like to donate funds, please visit the Township Offices at:

  7 Milne Street
  PO Box 359
  Minden, ON K0M 2K0
  705-286-1260 x200

Donations can be dropped off in person or mailed to the address above. Make your cheques payable to the Township of Minden Hills (flood relief in the memo). Please ensure your correct mailing address is included for a tax receipt. The township office is the only location where community donations will be received. Please be advised that this is the official trust fund for flood victims and that the township will ensure that these funds will reach those most affected. The township would like to recognize and thank the community for their overwhelming response to support these residents.

Haliburton County Roads Real Time Update

Click here for the latest information on road closures in the county.

Wanted: Vendors for Annual Treasures N Trash Sale

Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre celebrates 50 years in 2013 and invites the whole community to join the fun at the annual Treasures N Trash event on June 15. It's Haliburton's summer starter - a place to pick up bargains, turn trash into treasure, have fun with family and friends and enjoy Haliburton Village's lakeside park! Have you seen the new playground yet? Bring the kids! Bake some butter tarts and vie for the coveted Best Butter Tart Award! (Last year's Champion Tart was made by Tracey Lee Greene, of Mama G's Tea Shop. So start your ovens, people!) Why not get together with friends, or your service group, to raise some cash for your cause?
Treasures N Trash items include antiques, vintage items, plants, preserves, books, games and sporting goods, fashions, jewelry, furniture, new and used items of all kinds, handicrafts, home businesses... and this year - edibles! Pick up an application at Rails End or apply online at www.railsendgallery.com or give Laurie a call at 705-457-2330. Treasures N Trash is organized by Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre in support of community programming.

Promoting the Haliburton Highlands!

The Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO) has completed a pilot series video project. The video above, for the Haliburton region, features the Sculpture Forest, Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve, Sir Sam's Ski & Bike, and Sir Sandford Fleming College. The OHTO will be using these videos on their website to promote the Haliburton Highlands.