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...

Media Release 23-22 Minden Riverwalk and Public Boat Dock Closures

For Immediate Release Minden, OntarioWednesday, April 26, 20234:45 PMRelease # 23-22

Subject:        Minden Riverwalk and Public Boat Dock Closures

Due to high water levels in the Gull River, the following areas are Closed for use by the public:

• Minden Riverwalk pathway off Invergordon Avenue on the west side of the Gull River; and
• Public Boat Dock located off Water Street on the east side of the Gull River.

Residents should not attempt to use these areas and are advised to use caution and watch for...

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...