Media Release 25-57 Mountain Lake at a Glance – Solo Exhibition by Gord Peteran

For Immediate Release Minden, Ontario
Monday, May 5, 2025
10:00 AM
Release # 25-57

Subject: Mountain Lake at a Glance (The Hidden Nature of Paint) – Solo Exhibition by Gord Peteran  

Gord Peteran’s family has summered at Mountain Lake just north of Minden since 1934. While Gord is known as a sculptor, he has been plein-air painting Mountain Lake for the past 40 years. Until now, this has remained a private affair, separate from his professional career as an artist. Accumulating slowly over the years,...

Public Notice - Shoreline Road Allowance Bylaws

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills proposes to consider a by-law to stop up, close, and convey the parcel of land more particularly described as follows:

1. File No. PLSRA2024030: Part of the original shore road allowance along the shore of Canning Lake, lying in front of 1027 Ketola Lane located within Part Lot 15, Concession 14, Geographic Township of Snowdon.
2. File No. PLSRA2024031: Part of the original shore road allowance along the shore of Soyers Lake,...

MNRF Updated Bulletin - Flood Watch - May 2, 2025

Updated MNRF Bulletin – May 2, 2025

The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued the following bulletin for Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District on May 2, 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 Gull River Watershed in the District until Friday, May 9, 2025.

The Flood Watch will affect residents within the MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District for portions of the...

Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm - Update #18 May 2, 2025 Media Release

Date: Friday, May 2, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM Media Release # 25-56 

Re:      Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #18 May 2, 2025

The Township of Minden Hills remains in a state of emergency due to aftereffects of the ice storm as well as weather/rain forecast for this weekend. This weather has the potential to impact our already high-water levels in area lakes and rivers.

The Gull River water levels remain high with fast flowing water. The Township continues to meet regularly with Parks...

Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm - Update #17 Media Release

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM Media Release # 25-55 

Re:      Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #17 April 30, 2025

The Township of Minden Hills remains in a state of emergency due to aftereffects of the ice storm as well as weather forecast for this week (Thursday/Friday). This weather has the potential to impact our already high-water levels in area lakes and rivers.

The Gull River water levels remain high with fast flow. The Township continues to meet regularly...