Media Release 23-26 Public Notice - Flood Watch for Gull River Watershed

For Immediate Release                                                                         Minden, OntarioMonday May 1, 20233:15 PMRelease #23-26 

Subject:         Flood Watch for Gull River Watershed, Sand and Sandbags Available

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) have issued a Flood Watch Bulletin for the Gull River Watershed on Monday May 1, 2023:

FLOOD WATCH: potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses and municipalities.

Water levels and river flows are expected to rise over the next several days with runoff from recent rainfall.

MNRF Bulletin - Flood Watch May 1, 2023

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) have issued a Bulletin - Flood Watch for May 1, 2023 for the Bracebridge, Minden, Parry Sound District including the Gull River Watershed. 

Flood Watch: potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses and municipalities.

• MNRF Bulletin - Flood Watch May 1, 2023

MNRF Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook - April 28, 2023

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) have issued a Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook for April 28, 2023 for the Bracebridge, Minden, Parry Sound District including the Gull River Watershed. 

A Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook gives early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high winds or other conditions.

• MNRF Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook April 28, 2023

Media Release 23-24 Forsters Beach Boat Launch Reopened

For Immediate Release Minden, OntarioThursday, April 27, 202312:00 noonRelease # 23-24

Subject:        Forsters Beach Boat Launch Re-Opened 

The Forsters Beach Boat Launch, previously closed due to a severe washout has been repaired and is again open for public use.

The boat launch is located at the Corner of Deep Bay Road and Forster's Road.

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Media Release 23-23 First Responders Day May 1st

For Immediate ReleaseMinden, OntarioWednesday April 26, 20237:45 AMRelease # 23-23 

SUBJECT: First Responders Day in Haliburton County May 1st

You’re Invited: Haliburton County Community Open House

This year on First Responders Day, members of Haliburton County paramedic services, municipal fire departments and the Haliburton Highlands OPP have collectively come together to invite the public to a Haliburton County Community Open House to learn more about the critical role both professional and...