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...

Media Release 23-19 High Water Advisory

For Immediate ReleaseMinden, ON.Friday April 14, 20234:30 PMRelease #23-19

SUBJECT: High Water Advisory

Please be advised that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and Parks Canada are warning residents of potential rising water levels over the weekend.

Heavy rains combined with snow melt in areas North of Minden Hills could cause river and lake levels to rise suddenly.  Township Staff have placed sandbags across the boat launch on Anson St as a precaution. The boat launch will be closed...

MNRF Water Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook April 14, 2023

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) have issued a Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook for April 14, 2023 for the Bracebridge, Minden, Parry Sound District including the Burnt River Watershed and 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 14, 2023

Media Release 23-17 Boat Launch Closure

For Immediate Release                                                               Minden, OntarioFriday April 14, 20231:00 PMRelease # 23-17

Subject: Boat Launch Closure

Due to severe washout, the following Boat Launch is CLOSED until further notice:

• Foresters Beach Boat Launch

Located at the Corner of Deep Bay Road and Forster's Road, the boat launch is Closed until further notice due to severe washout.

Repairs will be completed as soon as possible. Residents should not attempt to drive through this area to use the launch. Drivers should use caution and...