HKPR District Health Unit Advises Air Quality Health Index Moves to High Risk

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) have issued Media Advisory - Air Quality Health Index Moves to High Risk for the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County and Northumberland County. 

“The current smoke plumes from forest fires throughout Ontario and Quebec are leading to worsening air quality, moving the air quality health index to high risk,” said Dr. Natalie Bocking, Medical Officer of Health, and Chief Executive Officer for the HKPR District...

Media Release 23-41 MHCC presents Bateman Family: A Sense of Place July 6 to Sept 2

For Immediate Release Minden, OntarioWednesday, June 7, 202310:00 AMRelease # 23-41

Subject:        Minden Hills Cultural Centre presents the exhibit Bateman Family: A Sense of Place, July 6 to Sept 2, 2023

The Bateman family cherish the memories of their summer holidays spent at the family cottages in Haliburton County. Their experiences over several decades are captured in this personal family exhibit featuring paintings by Alan, Brad, Jack, Robert & Ross, and photographs by Birgit Freybe...

Notice of Closed Session Meeting - June 8, 2023

Take Notice there will be a Closed Session of Council held during its Regular Council Meeting on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

The Regular Council meeting will commence at 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers, located at 7 Milne Street, Minden, ON.

The purpose of the Closed Session meeting is to discuss one (1) item pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding labour relations or employee negotiations (potential hiring).

Dated this 6th day of June, 2023.

If you have any...

HKPR District Health Unit Advises Air Quality Health Index Considered Moderate Risk

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) have issued Media Advisory - Air Quality Health Index Considered Moderate Risk for the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County and Northumberland County. 

The outdoor air quality health index or ‘haze’ is caused by the ongoing forest fires in Ontario and Quebec and is considered moderate risk. Please refer to the Media Advisory for more information.

• HKPR Media Advisory - Air Quality Health Index Considered Moderate...

Media Release 23-40 MHCC Spring Programs

For Immediate Release Minden, Ontario Monday, June 5, 2023 8:00 AM Release # 23-40

Subject:        Minden Hills Cultural Centre Spring Programs

The Minden Hills Cultural Centre is pleased to announce that the Museum, Heritage Village and Nature’s Place is now open to the public Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Stop by the Heritage Village for a self-guided tour. Throughout May and June there are also hands-on activities taking place every day including exciting nature experiments, early settler...