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Please be advised that due to planned maintenance, the Minden Wastewater Treatment Plant began a tertiary sand filter bypass on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. All wastewater treated at the plant is still receiving primary and secondary treatment and disinfection prior to discharge. The scheduled maintenance is expected to take eight (8) week.

The Corporations of the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the Township of Minden Hills, the Municipality of Dysart et al and the Municipality of Highlands East, are currently seeking interested applicants from professionals who are required to adhere to codes of standards of their profession, and other individuals with in depth knowledge of the campaign financing rules of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 for appointment to a Joint Compliance Audit Committee.

The online survey will be available for input until Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

On-line Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Minden

Please take notice that Council of the Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills will consider adopting Water and Wastewater Rate By-laws related to the 2026 Municipal Budget.

Roof at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre (MHCC) and Library facility is being replaced. The construction is scheduled to start on Monday, February 2, 2026 at the MHCC and Library located at 174-176 Bobcaygeon Road. 

Shore Road Allowance Application By-laws to be considered at the February 12, 2026 Council meeting

There will be a Special meeting of Council held on Thursday, January 29th, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

The purpose of this Special Meeting is for Council to consider proposed override(s) of Mayoral Veto Decisions posted January 16, 2026.

We are pleased to advise that the electrical issues at the SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena have been resolved. The facility has resumed normal operations.

Due to an electrical issue and lack of lighting, the gymnasium/changerooms and weight room/fitness centre are closed today (Thursday, January 22, 2026) at the SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena

The Minden Hills Cultural Centre (MHCC) will re-open on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 and the Minden branch of the Haliburton County Library will reopen on Thursday, January 15, 2026 to the public.