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Bear Sightings in Minden Hills
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 09:53 AM
The Township of Minden Hills has been advised that bear sightings near residential areas are continuing.
If you see a bear roaming / inspecting garbage near residential areas, please call the toll-free Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327 or TTY at 705-945-7641. In case of emergency, call 911 or your local police if a bear poses an immediate threat to personal safety and exhibits threatening or aggressive behaviour.
The Ministry of Natural Resources has information on how to prevent and...
Request for Tender ENV 25-002 Construction of Scotch Line Transfer Station
Posted on Friday, June 27, 2025 11:49 AM
The Township of Minden Hills is seeking Tenders from qualified constructors and companies with the professional expertise for the construction of the new Scotch Line Transfer Station located at 2038 Scotch Line Road which is the current Scotch Line Landfill. The new Transfer Station will include weigh scales, and new bunkers for various waste materials.
Construction of the new Transfer Station is anticipated to commence in Q4 2025, pending tender closing/award. The construction duration is...
Media Release 25-73 Drop-in Programs and Activities at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre July 2025
Posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 03:00 PM
For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Tuesday, June 24, 2024
3:00 PM
Release # 25-73
Subject: Drop-in Programs and Activities at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre coming up in July 2025
The Minden Hills Museum & Heritage Village and Nature’s Place will be offering unique and exciting drop-in programming activities and events throughout July. All drop-in programs will be offered at 11 a.m., unless otherwise noted. We are open Tuesday to Saturday between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pre-registration is not required...

Media Release 25-72 Documentary Screening of Incandescence on July 3, 2025
Posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 10:00 AM
For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
10:00 AM
Release # 25-72
Subject: Documentary Screening of Incandescence on July 3, 2025
The Minden Hills Cultural Centre, in collaboration with the Haliburton County Public Library, will be screening Incandescence (2024) at the Cultural Centre on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
Directed by Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper, Incandescence is an immersive documentary that delves into the complex role of wildfires in our ecosystem. Through...
Media Release 25-71 Cooling Centre Open at SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena
Posted on Monday, June 23, 2025 10:00 AM
For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Monday June 23, 2025
10:00 AM
Release #25-71
Subject: Cooling Centre Open at SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena
The Township of Minden Hills is opening a Cooling Centre at the SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena (55 Parkside St., Minden) in the Lobby area, on Monday, June 23 to Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
During a high heat alert, the public are reminded to:
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Dress in cool, loose clothing and shade your head with a hat or umbrella.
- Rest...