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The Township of Minden Hills advises the intent of this request is to acquire the services of a qualified consultant to prepare a high-level assessment of the Town’s road network and complete a comprehensive Road Needs Study (RNS) that will assess the current state of public roadways under municipal jurisdiction. As well, the purpose of this portion of the project is to undertake a comprehensive Municipal Speed Limit Study for all urban and rural roadways within the Municipality.

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills will be holding a Public Meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026, during its Regular Council Meeting regarding proposed changes to the Township’s Fees and Charges By-law:

• Schedule A – Building
• Schedule I – Environment – Water, Sewer and Landfill

The Township of Minden Hills advises that there is tree removal scheduled on Invergordon Avenue for Tuesday, June 2, 2026. A portion of the Riverwalk and Loggers Bridge will be temporarily closed as the trees are removed. As well, there maybe be minor disruption to road traffic.

Effective Tuesday June 2, 2026 through to Friday, June 19, 2026 the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will be flushing the Township’s water system.

This is regularly scheduled water system maintenance.

Take Notice there will be a Special Meeting of Council held Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Council Chambers, located at 7 Milne Street, Minden, ON.

The Special Council Meeting is being held for a facilitated session with the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) to gather Council’s input for the Community-wide Affordability and Governance Structure Study.

We’re looking for volunteers to support a busy and exciting summer season at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre:

• Canada Day (July 1, 10 AM – 4 PM): Help with special event activities including greeting guests, assist with serving ice cream, and supporting event set-up and clean-up.
• July & August: Assist with daily drop-in programs at 11 a.m. and support four weeks of summer camps, including help to lead craft activities, running games, engaging with participants, and preparing materials.

In determining whether to activate the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) is looking to assess damage within the Township, following the April Flood event.

If you are willing to have your property considered for inclusion as part of the representative sample, e-mail flood2026@mindenhills.ca or call 705-286-1260 ext. 504 by June 3, 2026.

The Agnes Jamieson Gallery is pleased to welcome Michèle Karch-Ackerman with her exhibit Museum of Her. The exhibit will be on display in the Kirkwood Room of the Agnes Jamieson Gallery from May 28 to July 18, 2026. An artist talk will take place on Saturday, June 6 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.