MNRF Restricted Fire Zone effective June 1, 2023

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) have implemented a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) as of 12:01 AM June 1, 2023 which affects the Township of Minden Hills.

This is instituted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry under the Forest Fires Prevention Act. All burning permits within the municipality are suspended until the RFZ has been lifted. For more information, please refer to the material listed below or visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/outdoor-fire-restrictions.

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Total Fire Ban - Effective June 1, 2023 9:00 AM

The Fire Chiefs within the County of Haliburton have issued a Fire Ban Press Release for a total Fire Ban within the entire area of Haliburton County, effective June 1, 2023.

Please contact the Fire Chief for more information.

Call for Cemetery Advisory Committee Members

The Township of Minden Hills is looking for volunteers to participate as members on the Cemetery Advisory Committee for the 2023-2026 term of Council.

If you, or someone you know, are interested in participating, please submit a completed application form in person, by mail or email to:

Advisory Committee ApplicationsClerk’s Department,Township of Minden Hills7 Milne Street, PO Box 359Minden, ONK0M 2K0 

Shannon Prentice, Deputy Clerk

Application deadline is Friday June 16, 2023, by 12:00 noon.

Notice of Public Meeting for Proposed Changes to the Township's Fees and Charges Bylaw June 8, 2023

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills will be holding a Public Meeting on Thursday, June 8, 2023, during its Regular Council Meeting regarding proposed changes to the Township’s Fees and Charges By-law. 

The meeting will commence at 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers located at 7 Milne Street, Minden ON.

To Participate

Members of the public wishing to participate may attend in-person or join electronically and make comment/speak at the Public Meeting regarding...

Media Release 23-39 Hazardous Waste Day June 3, 2023

For Immediate ReleaseMinden, ON.Wednesday May 24, 20238:30 AMRelease #23-39 

SUBJECT: Hazardous Waste Day June 3, 2023

Please by advised that the first Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day for Minden Hills is scheduled for June 3, 2023, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at S.G Nesbitt Memorial Arena.

All residents of Haliburton County are welcome to drop off hazardous waste material.

Residents will need to show a valid landfill card from any township in Haliburton County to access the drop off site.

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