Media Release 24-48 Cooling Centre Open at SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena
Minden, Ontario
Tuesday June 18, 2024
12:00 PM
Release #24-48
Subject: Cooling Centre Open at SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena
The Township of Minden Hills is opening a Cooling Centre at the SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena (55 Parkside St., Minden) in Community Room 1 and 2, on Tuesday June 18 and Wednesday June 19, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
During a high heat alert, the public are reminded to:
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Dress in cool, loose clothing and shade your head with a hat or umbrella.
- Rest frequently in shaded areas.
- Never leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car.
- Check regularly on family, friends or neighbours who are at higher risk of heat-related illnesses and who do not have air conditioning.
- Seek shelter indoors or in the shade.
Residents / visitors may also visit the Haliburton Library Minden Branch (176 Bobcaygeon Rd., Minden) during operating hours. The Library is open Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. visit their website for complete hours of operation https://www.haliburtonlibrary.ca/About-Us/Branches-Hours/Minden-Hills-Branch.
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Contact Information:
Candace McGuigan, Director of Community Services
Township of Minden Hills
PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street
Minden, ON K0M 2K0
705-286-1936 ext. 551