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Election Day in the Township of Minden Hills Municipal & School Board Election is on Monday, October 26, 2026. There are 3 Ways to vote: online, telephone or via paper ballot. 

To vote via paper ballot you will need to attend the Election Day Voting Poll on Monday, October 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the S.G. Nesbitt Community Centre (Upper Level). Please bring your Voter Information Letter and identification.

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that a former member of Council, Deputy Mayor, Cheryl Murdoch passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

The 4th Annual Haunting in Minden Hills returns to the Minden Hills Cultural Centre on Halloween Day, Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This year’s Halloween celebration explores urban legends and folklore, with spooky activities and mysterious tales for all ages. Dress up in your favourite costume and join in the fun!

The Township of Minden Hills is advising residents that the Irondale Community Centre (1004 Line Drive Rd., Irondale) will be closing temporarily starting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to accommodate the reconstruction of the accessibility ramp.

The Township of Minden Hills would like to inform the public that parks, trails and outdoor facilities will be closed starting October 23, 2026, for the fall/winter season

The Township of Minden Hills is seeking proposals from qualified individuals to construct or install a turnkey AODA and OBC compliant Community Centre that is no more than 1800 square feet (167 square metres) on the Lochlin Community Centre site, located at 4713 Gelert Road.

This notice is to advise residents that a contractor will begin the sidewalk improvement project in Minden Village the week of October 13, 2026. This project is expected to take three weeks.

Homeowners and tenants in the designated activation areas for the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program who experienced flooding from the overflow of lakes, rivers, or creeks in April 2026 are invited to attend a virtual information session with DRAO program staff to learn more about the program.

The Advance Voting Poll (in-person) is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the S.G. Nesbitt Community Centre (55 Parkside St. – Upper Level).

Important update to clarify the temporary closure of the County of Haliburton Public Library – Minden Branch during the upcoming reconstruction of the retaining wall and ramp. The temporary closure is scheduled to start October 13, 2026 and the facility will remain closed for 4 to 6 weeks during the construction.