Media Release 24-20 Declaration of a Significant Weather Event

For Immediate Release                                                                           

Minden, ON Friday March 8, 2024 5:00 p.m. Release #24-20

Subject: Declaration of a Significant Weather Event

In response to a major rainfall warning in effect in our area, the Township of Minden Hills has declared a Significant Weather Event at 5:00 p.m. local time that will impact travel and services throughout the municipality. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.

The declaration may change how or when...

Notice Shore Road Allowance Applications March 2024

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

1. File No. PLSRA2021047: Part of the original shore road allowance along the shore of Little Boshkung Lake, lying in front of 1035 Sage Drive located within Lot 12, Concession 13, Geographic Township of Minden.
2. File No. PLSRA2020052: Part of the original shore road allowance along the shore of Gull Lake,...

Media Release 24-19 Road Closures and Restrictions

For Immediate Release Minden, Ontario
Friday March 8, 2024
11:00 a.m. Release #24-19 Subject: Road Closures and Restrictions

The Township of Minden Hills is advising residents of the following road closures. Residents who must use these roads to access their homes are exempt, however drivers should use caution, limit trips and limit the weight of vehicles.

Milburn Road

• Closed due to soft surface, washouts and expected flooding over the weekend.

Conestoga Road

• Closed from Loucks Lane to 1144 Conestoga Road...

MNRF Bulletin - Watershed Conditions Statement - March 7, 2024

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) have issued a Bulletin - Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety for the Bracebridge, Minden, Parry Sound District  including the Burnt and Gull River Watersheds on March 7, 2024.

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY: indicates that high flows, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for such users as boaters, anglers, and swimmers but flooding is not expected.

• MNRF Bulletin - Watershed Conditions Statement, Water Safety...

Media Release 24-18 Conestoga Road Closure from County Rd. 21 to Loucks Lane

For Immediate Release Minden, Ontario
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
2:30 pm Release #24-18 Subject:   Conestoga Road Closure (from County Rd. 21 to Loucks Lane)

Due to spring road conditions, Conestoga Road from County Road 21 to Loucks Lane is closed to all traffic. Please refer to map below.

Residents should not attempt to drive through this area. Public Works staff are monitoring the conditions and this road closure will remain in effect until road conditions are deemed appropriate for reopening.

For...