Media Release 23-35 County Wide Fire Ban in effect May 17, 2023

For Immediate Release                                                               Minden, OntarioWednesday May 17, 20237:00 AMRelease # 23-35 

SUBJECT:    County Wide Fire Ban in effect May 17, 2023

The Fire Chiefs of Haliburton County have issued a County Wide Fire Ban which will encompass the entire geographic area of Haliburton County (Municipality of Dysart et al, Township of Minden Hills, Township of Algonquin Highlands and Township of Highlands East). Effective immediately Haliburton County is under a total fire ban. Dry conditions, high heat, and the...

Media Release 23-34 Minden Emergency Department Closure

For Immediate Release Minden, OntarioFriday, May 12, 20233:30 PMRelease #23-34

Subject:        Minden Emergency Department Closure

Minden Hills’ Council continues to explore all avenues to save the Minden Emergency Department from closure. Council maintains that the June 1st, 2023 closure date provided by Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) is unreasonable and prevents meaningful and productive discussion on the future of the Minden Emergency Department from taking place.

The objective of...

Special Meeting of Haliburton County Council May 16, 2023

Please Note that the County of Haliburton will be holding a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 9:00 AM to receive a delegation from Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) regarding the Minden Emergency Room Consolidation Plan/Reorganization.

The meeting agenda and live stream link to watch the meeting can be accessed from the County of Haliburton Civic Web Portal.  

Media Release 23-33 Spring Load Restrictions (Half Loads) Lifted

For Immediate ReleaseMinden, ON.Thursday May 11, 20234:00 PMRelease #23-33

SUBJECT:   Spring Load Restrictions Lifted (Half Loads)

Please be advised that Spring Load Restrictions within the Township of Minden Hills will be lifted effective Friday May 12, 2023.

Vehicles are now permitted to haul full, legal loads.

Please watch for and obey posted signage.

For more information, please visit the township website www.mindenhills.ca for accurate updates.

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MNRF Bulletin - Water Conditions Statement, Water Safety May 11, 2023

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) have issued a Bulletin - Watershed Conditions Statement, Water Safety for May 11, 2023 for the Bracebridge, Minden, Parry Sound District including the Burnt and Gull River Watersheds. 

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 May...