Doughty says he will seek re-election

Dwight group meeting tonight

DWIGHT - The Dwight Improvement Group dreams of a better Dwight for all its citizens. And to accomplish this, they have asked council for a Business Improvement Area designation under the municipal...

Don’t miss chance to pick up some great art

On Thursday, July 29, the Shutterbug Gallery and the Huntsville Festival of the Arts will host their second-annual open-air painting event to raise funds for students pursuing fine art education.

Eligibility criteria for senior housing set

The Seniors Affordable Housing building in Bracebridge could have some new tenants soon.

Long-term care CEO visits Muskoka Landing

Christina Bisanz is actively seeking to improve perceptions of long-term care.

Huntsville bantam Hawks victorious in Nepean lacrosse tournament

On Friday, July 16 the Huntsville Hawks Bantam lacrosse team, sponsored by Muskoka Pump Service, travelled to Ottawa for the annual Nepean lacrosse tournament.

They were placed in the B...

All star soccer teams hit the road for tournament action

Three of Huntsville’s nine all-star soccer teams travelled to tournaments the July 10 to 11 weekend.

The Algonquin Outfitters-sponsored under-10 team, coached by Jennifer Schnier and...

Huntsville swimmer ranked among best in Ontario

Huntsville swimmer, Alex Griffiths, a member of the Rocky Island Swim Club, competed with top swimmers from across Ontario at the Provincial Long Course Championships in Ottawa over the Canada Day...

Peewees win silver medal

The Huntsville R&G Construction Peewee Hawks lacrosse team won two out of three at the Civitan Invitational Canada Day Tournament in earlier this month.

The Hawks started the...

Muskoka Novel Marathon more popular than ever

It’s going to be a full house at the 10th annual Muskoka Novel Marathon, which takes place July 16 to 19 at the Adult Education and Training Centre in Huntsville.

Thirty writers, the...

Music, art and theatre take to the streets in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE - The art scene is heating up in Huntsville.

This past week offered several opportunities to enjoy music, theatre and art at no cost in a number of indoor and outdoor venues...

Some great entertainment coming your way

The Huntsville Festival is well underway and has been playing to large audiences’ but that doesn’t mean you’ve missed your opportunity to see and hear some great entertainment this summer. Starting...

Interesting activities for children and adults at your Huntsville Public Library

Kids won’t want to miss a drop-in Story Time with Sandy Inkster tomorrow (Thursday, July 8) from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Friends’ Room.

The TD Summer Reading program started...

Steps to creating a sustainable world

By Hugh Holland

John Muir, who founded the Sierra Club in 1890 once said, “When we try to pick anything out by itself, we find it is hitched up to everything else in the universe.”

Reader upset at Clement

Editor’s note: This letter sent to Parry Sound-Muskoka MP Tony Clement was copied to the Forester.

I am one of your constituents and am most upset, confused and angry with your...

Comments welcomed

The Town of Huntsville has been very busy this year and one of the big projects they have taken on has been the creation of a Unity Plan. The plan was the inspiration of a local group of...

Mayor Doughty responds to letter

Mr. Bionda,

Mr. Pender is away on a well-deserved holiday. I have his permission to respond to your letter.

The use of the term “volunteer” in describing the firefighters may be...