MNRF Updated Bulletin - Flood Watch - May 2, 2025

Updated MNRF Bulletin – May 2, 2025

The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued the following bulletin for Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District on May 2, 2025:

1. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch bulletin is in effect for the Gull River Watershed in the District until Friday, May 9, 2025.

The Flood Watch will affect residents within the MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District for portions of the...

Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm - Update #18 May 2, 2025 Media Release

Date: Friday, May 2, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM Media Release # 25-56 

Re:      Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #18 May 2, 2025

The Township of Minden Hills remains in a state of emergency due to aftereffects of the ice storm as well as weather/rain forecast for this weekend. This weather has the potential to impact our already high-water levels in area lakes and rivers.

The Gull River water levels remain high with fast flowing water. The Township continues to meet regularly with Parks...

Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm - Update #17 Media Release

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM Media Release # 25-55 

Re:      Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #17 April 30, 2025

The Township of Minden Hills remains in a state of emergency due to aftereffects of the ice storm as well as weather forecast for this week (Thursday/Friday). This weather has the potential to impact our already high-water levels in area lakes and rivers.

The Gull River water levels remain high with fast flow. The Township continues to meet regularly...

Notice of Special Council Meeting and Public Meeting on May 13, 2025

Take Notice there will be a Special Meeting of Council held Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the Minden Hills Council Chambers, located at 7 Milne Street, Minden, ON. 

The purpose of the Special meeting is to provide an additional Council meeting that is dedicated to a series of applications for the Planning Department. The Special meeting will consist of: 

 7 Public Meetings for the following: 

• PLZBA2025004 – Wilson
• PLZBA2025009 – 2640599 Ontario Inc
• PLZBA2025012 – Binnendyk
• PLZBA2025014 – Haynes and...

State of Emergency Update from Mayor Bob Carter - April 29, 2025

State of Emergency Update from Mayor Bob Carter, Minden Hills - April 29, 2025

Today is Day 30 of our State of Emergency due to the ice storm at the end of March. Municipalities declare States of Emergency for several reasons. It enables us to gain access to Provincial resources, equipment and services. As an example, it allowed us to gain access to EMS Services from Renfrew, York Region, Lanark and Frontenac for as long as they were needed.

The declaration also allows us to apply for Provincial...