Media Release 23-50 Minden Boardwalk Restoration Project

For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
8:45 AM
Release #23-50

Subject:        Minden Hills Boardwalk Restoration Project

The Township of Minden Hills wishes to advise that the restoration of the Minden Hills Boardwalk is now underway, and that the Boardwalk remains closed during this period.

The public is asked to refrain from entering the construction site, using the Boardwalk, or removing any barriers to the area during the restoration period.

It is anticipated that the...

Media Release 23-49 Canada Day Fireworks

For Immediate Release                                                                           
Minden, ON.
Tuesday June 27, 2023
9:45 AM
Release #23-49 

SUBJECT: Canada Day Fireworks  

The complete Fire Ban implemented on June 1, 2023, for all of Haliburton County, including the Township of Minden Hills, remains in effect.

The Fireworks display scheduled for Canada Day evening at the Minden Fairgrounds, as part of the Township’s celebrations, may be postponed due to the current Fire Ban in effect for the Township and the MNRF Fire Restrictions in place for the province.

Media Release 23-46 County wide Fire Ban remains in effect

For Immediate Release                                                                           
Minden, ON.
Wednesday June 21, 2023
9:45 AM
Release #23-46 

SUBJECT: County wide Fire Ban remains in effect  

Tuesday June 20, 2023 - Please be advised the complete Fire Ban implemented on June 1, 2023, for all of Haliburton County, including the Township of Minden Hills, remains in effect.

All Burn and Fireworks Permits are suspended until further notice, all open fires and campfires are prohibited during the Fire Ban.

Additionally, on June 1, 2023, a “restricted fire zone” was...

Media Release 23-45 Notice of Urgent Watermain Maintenance and Lane Reduction Hwy 35 & County Rd 21

For Immediate Release Minden, Ontario June 15, 2023 3:00 PM Release #23-45

Subject:        Notice of Urgent Watermain Maintenance and Lane Reduction - Highway 35 and County Road 21

The Township of Minden Hills is advising residents of upcoming urgent watermain maintenance on Highway 35 near County Road 21. Highway 35 will be reduced to one Southbound lane in order to complete this work. The lane reduction will begin at 7:00 AM on Friday June 16, 2023 and will be in place until the work is complete.

Media Release 23-43 Water System Flushing

For Immediate Release                                                    Minden, ON.Tuesday June 13, 20234:00 PMRelease #23-43 

SUBJECT: Water System Flushing

Effective Monday June 12th, 2023, through to Friday June 23rd, 2023, the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will be flushing the Township’s water system.

This is regularly scheduled water system maintenance.

Please be aware of flushing from fire hydrants throughout the Township and expect workers to be on the roads in these areas.  

During this time, residents on the municipal water system or...