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The Township of Minden Hills Emergency Management Team is working with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and Parks Canada regarding weather conditions and the potential for flooding. Continuous monitoring and regular meetings are scheduled with the MNR and Parks Canada during the Spring Freshet.

The Township will have filled sandbags available at the Minden Curling Club (50 Prentice St., Minden) parking lot. If needed, residents and businesses will be able to pick up sandbags starting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

A new public access Automated External Defibrillator (AED) unit has been installed in downtown Minden to help enhance community safety and emergency response

Take Notice there will be two Special Meetings of Council held on the following dates:

• Thursday April 16, 2026
• Thursday April 30, 2026

Both meetings will commence at 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers, located at 7 Milne Street, Minden, ON.

The Ministry of Natural Resources – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising
area residents and visitors that a Flood Watch is in effect in the district until Friday, April
17, 2026.

Septic Re-Inspection Information Session:

When: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena, 55 Parkside St., Minden, ON

The Ministry of Natural Resources – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising
area residents and visitors that a Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook is in
effect in the district until Friday, April 10, 2026.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills has received applications to consider by-laws to stop up, close, and convey those parcels of land, being shoreline road allowances more particularly described as follows:

1. File No. PLRA2025020, 2. File No. PLSRA2025048, 3. File No. PLSRA2025082, 4. File No. PLSRA2025086

Fire Season begins on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 meaning that outdoor burning is prohibited between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

The Township of Minden Hills will commence with its annual Septic Re-inspection Program this May 2026, to ensure the protection of our local environment and water quality. Affected property owners will receive a detailed notice by mail prior to the inspection.

The Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills proposes to consider a by-law to stop up, close, and convey parcels of land at the Thursday, March 26, 2026 Council Meeting.