Ice Storm Update from Mayor Carter, April 11, 2025

Today is day 14 of the declared emergency in Minden Hills following the late March ice storm that caused widespread power and communication network outages. Our efforts are continuing and at today’s meeting it was reported there are still 700+ residents without power in our community.

Our focus initially and to this day remains on the health and safety of everyone in our community. During the initial days of the emergency, we were focused on determining the extent of damage across Minden Hills....

Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm - Update #10 Media Release

Date: Friday, April 11, 2025 Time: 11:45 a.m. Media Release # 25-46 Re: Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #10

Please use caution on the roadways as there will be a phased clean-up process. The Township and County Roads staff are currently working to clear trees from the actual roadway in this phase. Their focus is to make the right-of ways safe for passage. 

The next phase will move to clearing the sides of the roadways. This will take time and it is important for drivers to use...

Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm Update #9 - Media Release

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025 Time: 12:15 p.m. Media Release # 25-45 Re: Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #9

Clean-up efforts by Township and County Staff are continuing on area roads. It will take some time for this work to be completed due to the volume of downed trees and debris on and along the roadsides. 

Hydro Update

Hydro One is working diligently to restore power to the 980 remaining households still without power. This work includes replacing broken hydro poles. Crews are...

Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #8 Media Release

Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Media Release # 25-44

Re:      Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #8

Hydro Update

Hydro One continues to work diligently to restore power to the 1600 remaining households still without. This work includes replacing broken hydro poles. Hydro One has over 400 field resources in our area. Crews are now trying to access hard to reach areas in challenging terrain.

No Daytime Burning Permitted

A reminder that there is no daytime burning...

Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #7 Media Release

Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Media Release # 25-43

Re:   Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm - Update #7

Hydro Update
Hydro One crews and partners from around the province and the country - Hydro One crews from Northern Ontario, NB Power from New Brunswick, K-Line Ontario and a crew from Saskatchewan continue to work through long hours, difficult circumstances and challenges daily.

Township Administration Office
We anticipate reopening the Township Administration Office on Monday...