Forest Fires in Areas Around Haliburton County - August 10, 2025

The Township of Minden Hills, County of Haliburton and local member municipalities are monitoring updates on active forest fires in the areas around Haliburton County.

• Haliburton 16 (HAL016) is 4.5 hectares and not under control
• Haliburton 17 (HAL017) is 1.6 hectares and being held
• Haliburton 18 (HAL018) is 11 hectares and not under control
• Haliburton 19 (HAL019) is 5 hectares and not under control

(Information available as of 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, August 10th)

These fires are identified by the...

Media Release 25-85 Road Line Painting

For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
August 7, 2025
1:00 PM
Release #25-85

Subject:        Road Line Painting

 This notice is to inform residents that a contractor will be painting the road lines in the Township of Minden Hills beginning Monday August 11, 2025.

 Please watch for signage and slow-moving vehicles in the area and be prepared for short delays.

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Contact Information:
Mike Timmins, Director of Public Works
Township of Minden Hills
PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street
Minden, ON K0M 2K0

Public Notice: Complete Application & Public Meeting

Notice of a Complete Application and Public Meeting Concerning a Zoning By-Law Amendment Part Lot 28, Concession 5, Snowdon, 1014 Bumblebee Lane, Burnt River (PLZBA2025062 - Ezer)

Take Notice that the Township of Minden Hills has received a complete application to amend the Township’s Zoning By-law. The site-specific amendment applies to property located in Part Lot 28, Concession 5, Geographic Township of Snowdon, being a lot at 1014 Bumblebee Lane, and having roll number 4616-041-000-41300 (see...

Total Fire Ban 2025

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 
12 P.M.
Media Release 25-84 Total Fire Ban in Haliburton County

Subject: Total Fire Ban in Haliburton County

Effective at noon on Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025, there will be a total fire ban throughout the County of Haliburton, including the townships of Algonquin Highlands, Minden Hills, Highlands East and Dysart et al. This means no outdoor burning any time of day or night. Bonfires, fireworks, torches and the lighting of charcoal barbecues, as well as any...