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...

Revised Notice of Special Meeting - April 20, 2023

Take Notice there will be a Special Meeting of Council held Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers, located at 7 Milne Street, Minden, ON.

The purpose of the Special Meeting is to continue the 2023 Budget Deliberations and enter a Closed Session meeting for the purpose of discussing two (2) items pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, regarding labour relations or employee negotiations; (Potential Hiring, Wages).

Please note the live-stream link...

Media Release 23-16 Agnes Jamieson Gallery Prepares for New Exhibit

For Immediate Release Minden, OntarioWednesday, April 12, 20238:30 AMRelease # 23-16

Subject:        Agnes Jamieson Gallery prepares for new exhibit

The Agnes Jamieson Gallery will be closed from April 16th to May 3rd as we prepare and install our next exhibit Cross Cut, an exhibit created by artist Rob Niezen, featuring a series of linocuts illustrating traditional folk songs from rural Ontario. 

The opening reception with the artist will be held on Saturday, May 6th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. The exhibit...