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Office closure for Labour Day holiday

Posted on Friday, August 29, 2025 09:30 AM

Labour Day Holiday office closure

Please note the County of Haliburton Administration Office will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of the Labour Day Holiday. The office will re-open on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 8:30am.

On behalf of the Haliburton Highlands, we wish everyone a safe and happy long weekend!

Total Fire Ban in Haliburton County Lifted

Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2025 08:51 AM

For Immediate Release
Thursday, August 28, 2025
8 A.M.
Release #JFS-25-02
Subject: Total Fire Ban in Haliburton County Lifted

With recent rainfall, effective immediately on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, the total fire ban that was enacted throughout the County of Haliburton on Aug. 5 has been lifted. This means that outdoor nighttime burning is once again permitted between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. in the townships of Algonquin Highlands, Minden Hills, Highlands East and Dysart et al.

The fire season extends...

Information regarding August 27th County Council meeting

Posted on Monday, August 25, 2025 10:29 AM

The County Council meeting will be taking place on August 27th in the County Council Chambers at 11 Newcastle St. at 9:00am.

Click on this link to view the meeting on our County's Youtube Page.

YouTube

Click on this link to view the Agenda for the meeting on the County's CivicWeb Page.

Agenda

County wide fire ban in effect

Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2025 11:41 AM

Effective at noon on Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025, there will be a total fire ban throughout the County of Haliburton, including the townships of Algonquin Highlands, Minden Hills, Highlands East and Dysart et al. This means no outdoor burning any time of day or night.
Bonfires, fireworks, torches and the lighting of charcoal barbecues, as well as any other light sources that use an open flame, are prohibited. Cooking fires are also prohibited. Violating the ban will result in fines. Propane and gas...

Office closure for Civic Holiday

Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 03:27 PM

Civic Holiday office closure

Please note the County of Haliburton Administration Office will be closed on Monday, August 4th, 2025 in observance of the Civic Holiday. The office will re-open on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 at 8:30am.