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Schell defends past council financial record  Share Photos 
Posted 2 days ago
Councillor Lisa Schell of Ward 1 took the brunt of the criticism for the township of Minden Hills's financial record, whether intended or not, at the all-candidates meeting organized by the Gull Lake Cottagers Association at Archie Stouffer Elementary School on Saturday morning. [more]
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Lions lawsuit names Kinmount businessesShare 
Posted 2 days ago
Lions Clubs International is suing a number of Kinmount's community volunteers. [more]
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Cottager lifted off ground by windShare Photos 
Posted 2 days ago
A number of Gull Lake properties experienced damage as a result of severe winds on the night of Sept. 2. Cottager John Whiteman said he was on his way to his boathouse at about 10:30 last Thursday night when what he believes was a small tornado hit his property along the lake's southwest shore. [more]
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An alliterative romanceShare 
Posted 2 days ago
Half a lifetime ago, a big night out for a young man in Toronto was dinner and jazz at a Queen Street nightclub called George's Bourbon Street. [more]
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Carnarvon Bowl goes solarShare Photos 
Posted 2 days ago
Carnarvon is on its way to becoming a hub of solar electricity production. [more]
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Kushog cottagers irked by closed lake accessShare Photos 
Posted 2 days ago
The transportation ministry's decision to close a public access point on Kushog Lake is not sitting well with area cottagers. [more]
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Ridiculous to sue volunteersShare 
Posted 2 days ago
A bizarre and unfortunate situation is unfolding in Kinmount, one that stands to divide the community and threaten the continuance of one of its long-running service clubs. [more]
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Trustee race pits Smith against BrohmanShare 
Posted 2 days ago
School trustee board chairwoman Valerie Smith hasn't had to mount a campaign for her post in 10 years, but with the addition of newly retired high school principal Gary Brohman to the election race this October, Smith will have to fight to keep her spot. [more]
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Crime prevention subcommittee forms in AHShare 
Posted 2 days ago
The Oxtongue Lake Association has developed a subcommittee to deal with crime prevention after a series of break-ins and thefts in the community at the north end of Algonquin Highlands. [more]
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Minden needs more attractions, Bradley saysShare Photos 
Posted 2 days ago
Richard Bradley says he'd like to see more major events taking place in Minden Hills. Bradley is running for councillor of Ward 2, which extends from south of Minden to the township's boundary with the City of Kawartha Lakes, in the Oct. [more]
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Kinmount Fair ends summerShare Photos 
Posted 2 days ago
The Kinmount Fair was ablaze with lights in the night and was a flurry of activity in the day with many agriculturally related activities and showcases at the fairgrounds this past weekend. The three-day event offered a plethora of things to eat, see and do over the long weekend. [more]
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Group continues negotiations over churchShare Photos 
Posted 2 days ago
By the end of this month, the Friends of Twelve Mile Lake Historical Church will be a legal, incorporated entity, which group members are hoping will allow them to continue their talks with Minden Hills township about the future of the historic building. [more]
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Public should be part of political process says Gordon HendersonShare Photos 
Posted 2 days ago
Gordon Henderson says he enjoys meeting and listening to people and thinks that quality would make him an asset to Algonquin Highlands council. Henderson is running for councillor of Ward 1, which encompasses Dorset and areas south towards what was once Stanhope, in the fall election. [more]