Media Release 24-25 New County-Wide Burning By-law Takes Effect April 1, 2024

For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
March 28, 2024
3:00 PM
Release # 24-25

Subject:        New County-Wide Burning By-law Takes Effect April 1, 2024

A new Open Air Burning By-Law will come into effect across the municipalities of Haliburton County on Monday, April 1, 2024. Jointly created by the County’s four Chief Fire Officials and adopted by each of its lower-tier municipal councils, the new by-law establishes consistent burning regulations throughout the County and introduces some new...

Media Release 24-24 Connection & Response an Exhibit by Bruce Cull

For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Thursday, March 28, 2024
10:00 AM
Release #24-24

Subject: Connection & Response, an exhibit by Bruce Cull, opens Thursday, April 4, 2024  

Connection and Response, an exhibit by artist Bruce Cull, will be on display at the Agnes Jamieson Gallery from April 4 to June 8, 2024.

Bruce Cull is profoundly connected to the environment and to his historical roots. He was raised in a small community in Northern Ontario. After completing his studies, he returned to the north...

Media Release 24-23 Township of Minden Hills Approves 2024 Budget & Business Plan

For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
3:00 PM
Release # 24-23

Subject:        Township of Minden Hills Approves 2024 Budget & Business Plan

On March 26, 2024, the Township of Minden Hills Council approved the 2024 tax supported budget for the Township with a tax rate increase of 4.87% plus a 1% Infrastructure levy.

“After much work and analysis of our community needs, Council today approved the 2024 Budget and Business Plan. We are focusing on investment in our infrastructure...

Notice of Special Council Meeting on March 26, 2024

Take Notice there will be a Special Meeting of Council held Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers, located at 7 Milne Street, Minden, ON.

The purpose of the Special Meeting will include a Closed Session of Council at 9:00 a.m. The2024 Final Budget and Business Plan Presentation will follow at 10:00 a.m.

•  9:00 a.m. – Closed Session Meeting – pursuant to Section 239(2) for the purpose of discussing the following items;
  • One item: (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, regarding a...

Media Release 24-22 Ice Safety

For Immediate Release                                                                

Minden, ON. Friday March 15, 2024 4:30 p.m. Release #24-22

SUBJECT: Ice Safety

Don’t forget about ice safety!

The Minden Hills Fire Department responded to an Ice/Water Rescue call on March 15, 2024, due to the efforts of well trained and equipped Firefighters the situation was quickly brought under control and fire crews successfully rescued one adult and a dog from the water.

Due to inconsistent and unseasonably warm temperatures over the past couple of weeks, Minden Hills Fire...