Media Release 23-27 Landfill Access Cards Extension

For Immediate ReleaseMinden, Ontario Thursday, May 4, 20233:30 PM

Release #23-27  Subject: Landfill Access Cards Extension

Please be advised that the current blue landfill access card expiration date has been extended through 2023. Residents are asked keep their blue card and to present this card to the landfill attendant on duty for site access.

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Contact Information:

Mike Timmins, Director of Public WorksTownship of Minden HillsPO Box 359, 7 Milne StreetMinden, ON K0M 2K0

Media Release 23-26 Public Notice - Flood Watch for Gull River Watershed

For Immediate Release                                                                         Minden, OntarioMonday May 1, 20233:15 PMRelease #23-26 

Subject:         Flood Watch for Gull River Watershed, Sand and Sandbags Available

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) have issued a Flood Watch Bulletin for the Gull River Watershed on Monday May 1, 2023:

FLOOD WATCH: potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses and municipalities.

Water levels and river flows are expected to rise over the next several days with runoff from recent rainfall.

MNRF Bulletin - Flood Watch May 1, 2023

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) have issued a Bulletin - Flood Watch for May 1, 2023 for the Bracebridge, Minden, Parry Sound District including the Gull River Watershed. 

Flood Watch: potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses and municipalities.

• MNRF Bulletin - Flood Watch May 1, 2023

MNRF Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook - April 28, 2023

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) have issued a Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook for April 28, 2023 for the Bracebridge, Minden, Parry Sound District including the Gull River Watershed. 

A Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook gives early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high winds or other conditions.

• MNRF Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook April 28, 2023

Media Release 23-24 Forsters Beach Boat Launch Reopened

For Immediate Release Minden, OntarioThursday, April 27, 202312:00 noonRelease # 23-24

Subject:        Forsters Beach Boat Launch Re-Opened 

The Forsters Beach Boat Launch, previously closed due to a severe washout has been repaired and is again open for public use.

The boat launch is located at the Corner of Deep Bay Road and Forster's Road.

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