You have an opportunity to win a Rhine River Cruise,   a cash prize of  $2,000,   and a cash prize of $1,000,      call 705-457-1009 to purchase your tickets.
To purchase your Rhine River Cruise tickets, please call 705-457-1009 or drop into On the Spot Variety in Minden, Agnew’s General Store in Wilberforce or Canoe FM Radio Station.                       For information about the Rhine River Cruise look under the Vacation Draw Tab.                                   Tickets are $20 each, 3 for $50 or 7 for $100.                             Draw date is October 11th at 11am.
   

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Heather Sargent’s Ode to Canoe FM

It’s 5:30 am, not much can be heard

But a loon on the lake, and the chirp of a bird

The sun’s coming up, over the county

As I head to the station, keys in hand to the bounty

 

The building is empty, so I turn on a light

Check to see what’s transpired, while I slept through the night

I look through the emails, what else should I know

Dot the I’s, cross the t’s on the news for my show

 

Who has a birthday, and what has been lost?

What’s on at Mollie’s, and what is the cost?

What music is playing, and at what county park?

Just what’s going on, from dawn ‘til after dark?

 

It’s 7am, and now I’m on the air

Now part of a station that is ever so rare

A text’s coming in, someone wants us to know

There’s deer on the road, and the fog is still low

 

A pet has been found, please help find its people

A church sale is on, great deals under the steeple

What is this, ask some, this mysterious flower?

Pauline has the answer, has the gardening power

 

There’s Norma, that freaky gal on after nine

So many I’d say that are now friends of mine

Roxanne, Janice, and Lynn keeping us all in line

Ron, Dave, Karim and Scott making sure that we shine

 

There’s trips to be won, and bingo each week

t-shirts and hats that look pretty sleek

Many not on the air who we can’t do without

They make this place special, without any doubt

 

There’s just no place like it  - I’ve ever known

so much more in store that you’ve yet to be shown

A recording studio – whose launching does loom

Who knows WHAT music will come from THAT room!

 

We thank you, the county, for this journey with us

Hop on board as we travel on the Canoe bus

Our paddles in hand, there’s no end to this lake

Let’s continue to soar – for the county’s sake!

Haliburton County Fire Training – September 24

For Immediate Release Minden, Ontario
September 19, 2023
3:00 PM
Release # 23-74
SUBJECT: Haliburton County Fire Training September 24, 2023
The Township of Minden Hills Fire Department will be conducting mutual aid training with all municipal Fire Departments within Haliburton County on Sunday September 24, 2023.
The training will take place at the Minden Rotary Park beginning at 8:00 AM and is anticipated to end by mid to late afternoon (approximate time ).
Rotary Park will remain open to the public during this time, however visitors to the park are asked to be aware of the increase in fire department vehicles and personnel. Please exercise caution as firefighters will be flowing water and using equipment in the area.
The training area will be clearly marked and barricaded. We ask the public to respect our safe working zone.
The Haliburton County Fire Training Instructors and Haliburton County Fire Departments appreciate the dedication of our volunteer/part time firefighters and the thank the public for your cooperation and support during our training day.
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Contact Information:
Shain Duda, Fire Chief
Township of Minden Hills
PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street
Minden, ON K0M 2K0
sduda@mindenhills.ca

Algonquin Fly In/Drive In

For Immediate Release
Algonquin Highlands, Ontario
Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023
9 a.m.
Release #23-05
Subject: Stanhope and Community Fall Colours Fly-in/Drive-in
Residents of Haliburton County and beyond are invited to Stanhope Municipal Airport on Saturday, September 30 for the Stanhope and Community Fall Colours Fly-in/Drive-in.
Organized by the Stanhope Municipal Airport Advisory Committee, this fun-filled family event will feature an array of classic automobiles and aircraft. A fire truck and ambulance will be on site for perusal, and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is scheduled to attend with a helicopter and fire equipment. Food from local restaurants will be available for purchase, and for a fee attendees will be able to take a flight to see the Haliburton Highlands fall colours from above.
“The Committee is really looking forward to hosting our first fly-in in some time,” says Algonquin Highlands Mayor Liz Danielsen. “We’re all hoping to re-establish the airport as a hub and a place for successful regular community events going forward. We’ve tried to plan something for everyone and hope to see lots of folks come and check it out.”
The event will be the first Township-hosted fly-in at the airport since prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fly-in will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a rain date of October 1. Admission and parking are free. The airport is located at 1168 Stanhope Airport Road.
Contact Information:
Steve Dewey
Airport Coordinator
705-754-2611
sdewey@algonquinhighlands.ca

Minden Hills: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30th

For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
10:00 AM
Release # 23-73

Subject: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2023

Minden Hills - Saturday September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and
Reconciliation in Canada, a day which honours the lost children and survivors of
residential schools, their families, and communities.
Please join us on Thursday September 28th at 10:30 AM for a Flag Raising at the
Municipal Administration Office, located at 7 Milne Street, Minden ON. All members of
the public are invited to attend the ceremony.
The Administration Office will be closed on Monday October 2nd to recognize and
observe the importance of honouring First Nations, Inuit and Métis survivors and their
families and communities, and to ensure that public commemoration of their history and
the legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation
process.
Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday October 3rd.

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Contact Information:

Pat Kennedy, Interim CAO
Township of Minden Hills
PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street
Minden, ON K0M 2K0
pkennedy@mindenhills.ca

Ctrl-ART-Del Theatre Company Runs Fall Acting Course for both Teens and Adults

Ctrl-ART-Del Theatre Company Runs Fall Acting Course for both Teens and Adults

 

The course is running for three weekends in Haliburton, ending with a public performance of scenes and the company’s 2024 season announcement.

 

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 - Ctrl-ART-Del is offering a three-weekend-long Scene Study course this fall, and is including teens as well as adult performers.

 

​“When we started Ctrl-ART-Del, our original intention was to program for young and working age adults who had aged out of school programs,” said Amy Leis, Ctrl-ART-Del’s production manager. “Last year I volunteered to help with the Drama Club at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School. I met many, very talented kids that are hungry for more theatre than they can get at school alone. They kept asking me if they could get involved with Ctrl-ART-Del. Who am I to say no to that?

 

The whole point was always to get young people into the theatre. So, to better serve our community, we’ve decided to expand our focus. We are welcoming both teens and adults into our programs this year. We’re really excited about it.”

 

To help prepare teens to perform in mainstage productions with the company, artistic director Tim Nicholson wanted to start out with some solid basic training. That’s why Ctrl-ART-Del is running a three-weekend long scene study course this fall.

“What a lot of people don’t realize is that acting is a skilled trade,” said Nicholson. “Raw talent exists, but there are also technical skills that can and should be taught. Once you have those technical skills in your mental toolbox, you can apply them to any role you take on.”

 

The upcoming Scene Study will break down these techniques, all through hands-on work. Students will get a taste of working as an ensemble, be cast in a scene from a contemporary play, get individual rehearsal time with a professional director and finish off by performing their scene for an audience at the end of the course.

 

“The course is ideal both for people who have never been onstage before but want to learn some of these technical skills, and for people who have been onstage in school or community theatre and want an idea of the skills needed to thrive in a post secondary theatre program or a professional rehearsal room,” said Nicholson. “It’s open to anyone age 14 and up.”

The course runs for two weekends at the Minden Lions Hall: September 23 & 24 and September 30 & October 1, from 10 AM – 4 PM. October 14 is a rehearsal day at the Lions Hall, with individual scenes called for an hour each between 9 AM and 6 PM. October 15 will be a full cast rehearsal day at the Haliburton Legion from 10 AM – 4 PM. A public performance of scenes will take place at 4 PM at the Haliburton Legion. All are welcome to attend the presentation.

 

Following the October 15th performance, Ctrl-ART-Del will announce their 2024 Season of plays.

“No spoilers – you’ll have to come to the Scene Study Performance to be the first to hear what we’re up to this year,” Leis said. “I will say in advance that all the pieces we’re doing have roles for both teens and adults. We’re also doing open auditions. Our big focus this season is on getting fresh blood onto the stage. If you’ve always wanted to be onstage in Haliburton, we want to meet you. The more new people, the better.”

 

You can learn more and register for Scene Study at https://www.ctrlartdel.ca/workshops.

 

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About Ctrl-ART-Del: Ctrl-ART-Del is an arts collective in Haliburton, Ontario. We produce contemporary theatre, featuring teens and young adults as cast, crew, and audience. We nurture the talents of our community by prioritizing the hiring of local performers and technicians, and by offering theatre workshops for community members wishing to continue their arts education.

Contact: Tim Nicholson, Executive Director, Ctrl-ART-Del, 705-457-0519, info@ctrlartdel.ca