MNRF Bulletin and Watershed Conditions Statement for April 21, 2023

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) have issued the following communications for April 21, 2023:

• Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety for Bracebridge, Minden, Parry Sound District - Black, Burnt,Gull and Magnetawan River Watersheds
• Bulletin -  Flood Warning for Bracebrdige, Minden, Parry Sound District - Muskoka River Watershed

Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook gives early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain...

Media Release 23-21 HHLT presents Western Chorus Frog Learn and Listen Event at Nature's Place

For Immediate ReleaseMinden, OntarioFriday, April 21, 20231:00 PMRelease # 23-21

Subject:        Haliburton Highlands Land Trust presents: Western Chorus Frog Learn and Listen Event at Nature’s Place

Chorus Frogs have been showing alarming declines across some parts of the province. Join local field naturalist Ed Poropat as he takes us on a journey through the lifecycle of these tiny amphibians, with some insights as to why they seem to be disappearing from our landscape. A brief indoor...

Notice of Public Meetings and 2023 Budget Approval

Notice of Public Meeting(s) - April 27, 2023

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills will be holding Public Meetings on Thursday, April 27, 2023, during its Regular Council Meeting.

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

The purpose of the meetings is to receive public input on the following:

• Proposed changes to the Township’s Fees and Charges By-law – Schedule A - Classes of Permits & Fees – Building...

Media Release 23-20 Fire Season Apr 1st to Oct 31st - Burn Permits Required for Daytime Burning

For Immediate ReleaseMinden, OntarioTuesday April 18, 202312:00 noonRelease # 23-20 

SUBJECT:    Fire Season April 1st to October 31st – Burn Permits Required for Daytime Burning

The Township would like to remind the public that Fire Season is April 1st to October 31st each year. During this period, a Burn Permit is required for daytime burning between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, and a Fireworks Permit is required for the use or discharge of Fireworks.

If you wish to burn during the day, or use/discharge...

Media Release 23-18 Wastewater Treatment Plant Tertiary Bypass ENDED

For Immediate ReleaseMinden, ON.Friday, April 14, 20234:30 PM

Release #23-18

SUBJECT: Wastewater Treatment Plant Tertiary Bypass ENDED

Please be advised that tertiary sand filter bypass at the Minden Wastewater Treatment Plant has ended.

Residents are reminded that any water taken from a surface water source (such as a lake or river) must always be adequately treated to remove pathogens prior to using as a potable water source.

Updates regarding this bypass event will be posted on the Township...