State of Emergency Update

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 morning update:

The Township of Minden Hills declared a State of Emergency on March 31, 2025 in response to the severe ice storm that hit our area and the escalating impacts.

The S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena / Community Centre (55 Parkside St., Minden) is open 24 hours a day during this emergency. The centre is operating as a warming centre for members of the community along with an information centre for updates on the clean-up and restoration efforts. There are shower...

Minden Hills Township Declares State of Emergency due to Ice Storm

Minden Hills Declares State of Emergency

The Township of Minden Hills has declared a State of Emergency, March 31, 2025, in response to the severe ice storm that hit our area and the escalating impacts.

The decision comes as prolonged freezing rain has caused widespread power outages, hazardous road conditions, downed trees and hydro lines, and damage to public and private infrastructure. Areas of the Township are also experiencing network outages and disruptions. These outages and disruptions...

Township Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #2 Media Release

Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Time: 12:30 p.m.

Media Release # 25-36

Re: Township Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #2

The Township of Minden Hills declared a state of emergency on March 31, 2025 due to the Ice Storm. The storm has caused widespread power outages, along with areas suffering outages of their cellular and internet networks.

Warming Centre

The S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena / Community Centre (55 Parkside St., Minden) is open 24 hours a day during this emergency. The...

Township Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #1

Date: Monday, March 31, 2025

Time: 3:30 p.m.

Media Release # 25-35

Re:      Township Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #1

The Township of Minden Hills declared a state of emergency earlier on March 31, 2025 due to the Ice Storm. The storm has caused widespread power outages, along with some areas cellular and internet service being down. These conditions are impacting many residents, businesses and Township facilities.

Township Public Works staff are working on clearing downed...

Fire Restrictions During Fire Season

Fire Restrictions During Fire Season

April 1 to October 31 of every year is considered fire season. During fire season the fire restrictions are from 7:00 AM till 7:00 PM daily (daytime burning). No person shall start a fire outdoors during the restricted time in fire season. 

The Open Air Fires By-law regulates open air burning including when and what materials can be burned. The by-law permits the burning of piled wood, brush, leaves, or discarded wood products, note that burning of garbage and...