Max capacity at Schmale’s party. Media gathered outside. #Elxn44

Schmale stops short of predicting outcome as polls close, talks economic recovery post COVID-19, and improving internet connectivity as particular focuses of his should he be re-elected.

Even with a condensed campaign, Schmale says he visited all four corners of the riding, knocking on more than 10,000 doors.

And the race here in Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock has been called. Jamie Schmale secured a third term as the riding’s MP. #CanadaElection2021

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Haliburton County Huskies head coach and general manager Ryan Ramsay said there were “hugely encouraging signs” this past weekend as the team played two of the top squads in OJHL, picking up a win and taking a loss to improve their seasonal record to 2-2. thehighlander.ca/2021/10/15/hal…

In Cobourg tonight to report on the Haliburton County Huskies Jr. A tilt with the Cobourg Cougars. Saturday’s match-up in Minden ended 5-0 to the Huskies.

A fiery first period ends 3-2 to the Cougars. Goals galore, a fight and several big hits. Entertaining game thus far.

Oliver Tarr and Patrick Saini short handed with the goals tonight for the Haliburton County Huskies. Sam Solarino handed a game misconduct after an opening period fight.

4-2 Cougars at the end of the second period. Haliburton County Huskies battling, but find themselves with work to do heading into the third.

Shots are Cougars 22 and Haliburton County Huskies 20 after two periods.

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🚨HUSKIES POST GAME🚨 THE HALIBURTON COUNTY HUSKIES WIN!! Final was 4-1 in the first day of the showcase. Next game: Day 2 of the showcase tomorrow vs the Toronto Patriots Goals: Porter (1), Stevenson(4), Tarr (12), Solarino(3) #haliburton #ojhl

🚨HUSKIES FANS!!🚨 The Haliburton County Huskies are holding a special Halloween night during our game on Saturday vs the Lindsay Muskies!! Contest Rules are as follows: Best 3 costumes get a prize so make sure you’re dressed appropriately for Saturday’s game! GO HUSKIES GO!

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In Lindsay this evening as the Haliburton County Huskies take on the Lindsay Jr. A Muskies in #OJHL action. Updates will be provided period by period.

Scoreless at the end of the first - few chances for either side. Strong crowd in Lindsay, with a big contingent of traveling Huskies fans!

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The Highlander has spent over a month compiling profiles of each candidate running in every election race in Haliburton County. Now we've collected them into one easy-to-read document. Click the link to download your copy. thehighlander.ca/municipal-elec…