Township Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #3 Media Release

Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Media Release # 25-37

Re:      Township Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #3

The Township of Minden Hills declared a state of emergency on March 31, 2025 due to the Ice Storm. The storm has caused widespread power outages, along with areas suffering outages of their cellular and internet networks.

There has been some restoration of our communication networks and staff are starting to receive messages. While we remain in a state of...

State of Emergency Update

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 morning update:

The Township of Minden Hills declared a State of Emergency on March 31, 2025 in response to the severe ice storm that hit our area and the escalating impacts.

The S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena / Community Centre (55 Parkside St., Minden) is open 24 hours a day during this emergency. The centre is operating as a warming centre for members of the community along with an information centre for updates on the clean-up and restoration efforts. There are shower...

Township Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #2 Media Release

Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Time: 12:30 p.m.

Media Release # 25-36

Re: Township Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #2

The Township of Minden Hills declared a state of emergency on March 31, 2025 due to the Ice Storm. The storm has caused widespread power outages, along with areas suffering outages of their cellular and internet networks.

Warming Centre

The S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena / Community Centre (55 Parkside St., Minden) is open 24 hours a day during this emergency. The...

Township Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #1

Date: Monday, March 31, 2025

Time: 3:30 p.m.

Media Release # 25-35

Re:      Township Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #1

The Township of Minden Hills declared a state of emergency earlier on March 31, 2025 due to the Ice Storm. The storm has caused widespread power outages, along with some areas cellular and internet service being down. These conditions are impacting many residents, businesses and Township facilities.

Township Public Works staff are working on clearing downed...

Minden Hills Ice Storm Emergency Updates

Ice Storm Emergency Updates

The Township of Minden Hills declared a State of Emergency, March 31, 2025, in response to the severe ice storm that hit our area and the escalating impacts.

The Township remains in a state of emergency. 

Please monitor our News and Notices webpage for full details and updates, as well as our social media channels.