Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm - Update #12 Media Release

Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM Media Release # 25-49

Re: Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #12

The Township of Minden Hills remains in a state of emergency. This is due to the March ice storm as well as the weather forecast for this coming weekend and the continued spring freshet (snowmelt). The Township is working with Parks Canada and the Ministry of Natural Resources regarding the water levels in the area.

With regards to the storm damage, much of the power and...

Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm - Update 11 Media Release

Date: Monday, April 14, 2025 Time: 12:45 p.m. Media Release # 25-48

Re:     Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #11

The Township of Minden Hills would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation during the storm event and as we begin the recovery phase. We would like to acknowledge all the neighbours and groups who have helped those in need across Minden Hills.   

There is a need to use caution on the roadways as the phased clean-up process continues and this work...

Media Release 25-47 Municipal Cemetery Spring Clean Up

For Immediate Release                                                                            Minden, Ontario Monday, April 14, 2025 10:00 AM Release # 25-47 

Subject: Municipal Cemetery Spring Clean Up

Please be advised, that the Township of Minden Hills Community Service Department staff will be completing the annual spring clean-up at our Municipal Cemeteries.

The clean-up will begin Thursday, April 17, 2025, and will be ongoing until the end of April. This clean-up effort will include removal of items that do not comply the Cemetery By-Law, section G, 7.1 through 7.5,

MNRF Bulletins - April 11, 2025

Updated MNRF Bulletins – April 11, 2025

The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued the following bulletins for Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District on April 11, 2025:

1. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch bulletin is in effect for the Black, Gull, and Muskoka River Watersheds in the District until Friday, April 18, 2025. The Flood Watch will affect residents within the MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound...

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....