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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:

• Hazardous overhead trees.
  Apr 25, 2025
  
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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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Updated MNRF Bulletin – April 17, 2025

The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued the following bulletins for Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District on April 17, 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, April 25, 2025.

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Re: Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #12

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 weekend and the continued spring freshet (snowmelt).

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Updated MNRF Bulletins – April 11, 2025

The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued the following bulletins for Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District on April 11, 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, April 18, 2025. The Flood Watch will affect residents within the MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound.
   Apr 11, 2025
   
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Today is day 14 of the declared emergency in Minden Hills following the late March ice storm that caused widespread power and communication network outages. Our efforts are continuing and at today’s meeting it was reported there are still 700+ residents without power in our community.

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