From full-time firefighter to new recruit
October 8, 2020
By Sheila Phibbs The Haldimand Press When Ron Schwietzer applied to become a volunteer with the Haldimand Fire Department in late 2018, he was not ...read more
taking the risks in stride with COVID-19: First responders handle new protocols
October 8, 2020
By Kaitlyn Clark The Haldimand Press While most people run from danger, first responders run headfirst into danger to help their fellow community members. Whether ...read more
On the road providing care to the community
October 8, 2020
By Sheila Pihbbs The Haldimand Press For more than 30 years, Mark Schweyer has travelled the roads of Haldimand as a paramedic responding to emergencies ...read more
“You can’t stay forever”: Bart Barnes looks back on 27 years as a firefighter
October 8, 2020
By Charlene Papasordaro The Haldimand Press Haldimand County depends on volunteer firefighters to keep the community safe. The Haldimand County Fire Department consists of 284 ...read more
OPP auxiliary – “Most unique volunteer experience”
October 8, 2020
By Valerie Posthumus The Haldimand Press Chris Dennis is an Auxiliary Staff Sergeant, Unit Commander with the Haldimand County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police ...read more
making a difference: Brian Postma on his 27-year career as paramedic
October 8, 2020
By Valerie Posthumus The Haldimand Press Meet Brian Postma, a lifelong resident of Dunnville, husband to Jennifer and dad to Ethan and Benjamin, and Primary ...read more
The show must go on! Caledonia Fair adapts with mostly virtual events
October 8, 2020
CALEDONIA—The traditional Caledonia Fair may have been cancelled in 2020, but the Caledonia Agricultural Society worked hard to present a ‘Virtual Fair’ experience from October ...read more
The multi-million dollar cost of COVID-19: HNHU seeks funding for new staff
October 8, 2020
By Kaitlyn Clark The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—The Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) requested the two counties fund the hiring of 30.2 temporary full-time equivalent (FTE) ...read more
Cayuga Mutual donates $41,000 to local not-for-profit organizations
October 8, 2020
CAYUGA—Cayuga Mutual has donated a total of $41,000 split evenly across six non-profit organizations that support the Haldimand community. Assistant General Manager Rosanne Belliveau explained, ...read more
Red cross babysitting course returns to Haldimand libraries
October 8, 2020
To The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—Haldimand County youth aged 11 to 15 can now complete the Red Cross Babysitting Course at the Caledonia, Cayuga, and Dunnville... ...read more
