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LettersWhen is the ice safe? 
Posted 3 days ago
To the Editor, It is unfortunate that Dysart fire chief Miles Maughan broke through the ice while he was doing a good deed by plowing the rink for all to use. Luckily he got out and is safe. It seems that most people do not know when ice is safe.
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LettersSandy beaches in January Posted 3 days ago
Too bad Ontario isn’t an island Somewhere in the south Pacific Where the weather would be balmy. One could swim all day, even in winter.
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LettersHaliburton full of love Posted 3 days ago
To the Editor, Note: this is an abridged version of a longer story that was originally published in the Minden Times. Tuesday, Nov. 15, I notice blood in my nose and red dots on my feet. Wednesday I notice red dots on my legs and blood blisters in my mouth.
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EditorialsSunny forecast Posted 3 days ago
THERE’S A LOT OF gloomy news out there right now. From the incessant “bad economy” drumbeat to political unrest in nearly every corner of the world, it’s hard to read the newspapers without a wrinkle of worry forming on your brow.
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Local NewsDysart takes stock of cultural assets 
Updated 3 days ago
What does a culturally rich community mean to you? For some it means a vibrant and thriving arts community. For others a clean and active downtown. Those were just some of the themes that emerged from a community visioning event held on Jan.
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Local NewsExpress yourself in watercolour crayon Posted 3 days ago
Treat yourself to some art this month. Sue Gleeson is offering a two-hour workshop introduction to using watercolour crayons as a means of expressing emotion, responding to text and adding to personal written communications.
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Local NewsGames could bring economic opportunity Posted 3 days ago
The Ontario Senior Games Association could bring economic opportunity to Haliburton County, as it is expected to host the first ever Central Ontario Regional Summer Games next year.
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Local NewsBook club takes advantage of library space Posted 3 days ago
Voracious readers who love to share are being encouraged to join the first book club offered at the Dysart library branch in Haliburton. Library assistant Vicky Rodden has taken book club management courses and said the group has full support of senior library staff.
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Local NewsMore money for students Posted 3 days ago
The announcement of a tuition rebate by the Ontario government has local students optimistic. A majority of post-secondary students will be receiving 30 per cent off the average college or university tuition starting this September.
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Local NewsFew collisions despite whiteout conditions Posted 3 days ago
OPP responded to just one collision on Thursday, Jan. 19, during the worst winter weather the Highlands have seen this season. Constable Sandy Adams said officers were pleasantly surprised that the heavy snowfall coupled with whiteout conditions didn’t cause more havoc.
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Local NewsHighlands East hopes to strike deal with union Posted 3 days ago
Highlands East Reeve Dave Burton believes the union’s decision to enter into conciliation is just the next step in the bargaining process and he’s not happy they’ve gone to the media with their concerns.
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Local NewsCause of fire that destroyed Sorbara cottage remains unknown Posted 3 days ago
A cottage once belonging to former Ontario finance minister Greg Sorbara was destroyed in what fire investigator John Montgomery is calling a rapid fire on June 2, 2011. Located at 1076 Apex Lane, on Haliburton Lake near Fort Irwin, the cottage was nearly destroyed before firefighters arrived.
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Local NewsSun shines down on 10th annual dogsled derby Updated 3 days ago
The skies shone a brilliant shade of blue and the snow glistened as spectators came out to support their favourite mushers on Jan. 21 and 22 at the Haliburton Highlands Dogsled Derby, held at Pinestone Resort.
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Local NewsLHIN proposes mental health branches amalgamate Posted 3 days ago
In the hopes of delivering improved services, the Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is proposing an amalgamation of mental health branches in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes, which serve Haliburton County.
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Local NewsVolunteers needed for high school breakfast program Posted 3 days ago
Food For Kids got a $3,000 boost last week from the Haliburton Rotary Club. Now they just need the volunteers. Rotarians were on hand Jan. 16 to give coordinator, Jenna Burnett, the money at the high school’s breakfast program, which runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week.
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