Media Release 24-19 Road Closures and Restrictions

For Immediate Release Minden, Ontario
Friday March 8, 2024
11:00 a.m. Release #24-19 Subject: Road Closures and Restrictions

The Township of Minden Hills is advising residents of the following road closures. Residents who must use these roads to access their homes are exempt, however drivers should use caution, limit trips and limit the weight of vehicles.

Milburn Road

• Closed due to soft surface, washouts and expected flooding over the weekend.

Conestoga Road

• Closed from Loucks Lane to 1144 Conestoga Road...

MNRF Bulletin - Watershed Conditions Statement - March 7, 2024

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) have issued a Bulletin - Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety for the Bracebridge, Minden, Parry Sound District  including the Burnt and Gull River Watersheds on March 7, 2024.

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY: indicates that high flows, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for such users as boaters, anglers, and swimmers but flooding is not expected.

• MNRF Bulletin - Watershed Conditions Statement, Water Safety...

Media Release 24-18 Conestoga Road Closure from County Rd. 21 to Loucks Lane

For Immediate Release Minden, Ontario
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
2:30 pm Release #24-18 Subject:   Conestoga Road Closure (from County Rd. 21 to Loucks Lane)

Due to spring road conditions, Conestoga Road from County Road 21 to Loucks Lane is closed to all traffic. Please refer to map below.

Residents should not attempt to drive through this area. Public Works staff are monitoring the conditions and this road closure will remain in effect until road conditions are deemed appropriate for reopening.

For...

Updated Notice of Special Council Meeting on March 5, 2024- 2024 Budget

Notice of Special Council Meeting – 2024 Budget

The Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills is holding a Special Meeting of Council on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 9:00 AM to continue Budget Deliberations on follow-up items from previous budget meetings. Council will also consider By-law 24-35 To Appoint Committee of Adjustment Members. The meeting will be held in the Minden Hills Council Chambers located on 7 Milne Street, Minden, ON.

After Budget Deliberations Council will proceed into a...

Media Release 24-17 Blairhampton and Soyers Lake Road Closures Ended

For Immediate Release

Minden, ON
Friday, March 1, 2024
1:00 p.m. Release #24-17

Subject: Blairhampton and Soyers Lake Road Closures ENDED

Please be advised that Blairhampton Road and Soyers Lake Road are now OPEN. However, the Township would like to remind the public to use caution around area lakes, rivers, creeks and other water sources such as ditches, as high-water levels and swift currents can create unstable conditions.

Avoid driving on any roadways that are underwater, as road conditions may be...