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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Re:     Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #16 April 28, 2025

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

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Re:      Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #15 April 25, 2025

The Township of Minden Hills remains in a state of emergency due to aftereffects of the ice storm as well as rain forecasted for this coming weekend that may impact our high water levels in area lakes and rivers.

As the clean-up efforts continue and weather conditions impact Minden Hills, please note the following safety reminders:

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Updated MNRF Bulletin – April 24, 2025

The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued the following bulletins for Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District on April 24, 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 Black, Gull, and Muskoka River Watersheds in the District until Friday, May 2, 2025.

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Re: Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #14

The Township of Minden Hills remains in a state of emergency. This is due to the March ice storm as well as weather conditions (rain) forecast for this week.

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Date: Monday, April 21, 2025

Time: 11:45 AM

Media Release # 25-50

Re:     Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #13

The Township of Minden Hills remains in a state of emergency. This is due to the March ice storm as well as the weather forecast for this coming week and the continued spring freshet (snowmelt).

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