The "Haunting in Minden Hills" Halloween event is returning this year to the Minden Hills Cultural Centre on Saturday, October 26. Activities will be scheduled from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. and again from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The Heritage Village and Nature’s Place Interpretive Centre will be open from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m., featuring spooky decorations, hands-on crafts, Halloween games, pumpkin carving, and coloring sheets throughout the day. The event activity schedule is as follows:
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Storytime by the Haliburton County Public Library from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.
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Costume parade 1:00 to 1:30 p.m., and 4:30 to 5:00 p.m.
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Witch dance workshop by Dance Happens Here Haliburton 1:30 to 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.
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Paranormal Haunted House Tour from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m.
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Face-painting by Pockets the Clown from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The Friends of the Haliburton County Public Library will host a sci-fi/thriller book sale, and the Library will offer spooky crafts from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Welch Room.
Admission is by donation. Registration is not required. Prizes sponsored by local businesses and will be awarded for pumpkin carving, costume parades and colouring sheet contest.
The Minden Hills Cultural Centre is located at 176 Bobcaygeon Road, Minden, Ontario, and is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, visit the Cultural Centre’s social media calendar page: https://www.facebook.com/mindenculturalcentre/
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Notice from the Minden Hills Fire Department
The Minden Hills Fire Department is partnering with the Ontario Fire Marshal on September 28, 2024 for Ontario’s 2nd Annual Test Your Smoke Alarm Day.
The Minden Hills Firefighters and Community Safety Team will be out in the Township on September 28, 2024, for Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal’s 2nd Annual Saved by the Beep program. Firefighters will be visiting door to door to educate the community on the importance of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes, fire safety, home escape planning and being prepared for emergencies.
The goal is to supply and install a smoke alarm in owner-occupied households not equipped with a working smoke alarm/carbon monoxide alarm. This is a FREE voluntary program available to all. If you would like to book a S.A.F.E. program check visit www.mindenhills.ca/saved-by-the-beep/ or call the Fire Hall at 705-286-1202.
Contact Information:
Rob Thibert, Deputy Fire Chief
Township of Minden Hills
PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street
Minden, ON K0M 2K0
Minden Urgent Care Closure
“The Minden Urgent Care Clinic will be closed Friday September 27th 2024. We will reopen on Saturday Sep 28th 2024 at 10:00 am.”
Thank you so much. This community service is greatly appreciated by our team.
Cinnamon Tousignant
Executive Director
OPP – Make arrest in Home Invasion
EARLY MORNING HOME INVASION LEADS TO ONE YOUTH ARRESTED
(ORILLIA, ON) - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one youth in an early morning home invasion where personal items and vehicles were stolen.
On September 24, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., officers from Orillia OPP were called to a home in the area of Westmount Drive and Arthur Street in the City of Orillia for reports of a home invasion. Police were advised multiple armed suspects had entered the victim's home. The suspects fled with personal items and the victim's vehicle, prior to police arrival.
Orillia OPP with assistance from Barrie Police Service, South Simcoe Police Service, York Region Police Service and Toronto Police Service, located the victims stolen vehicle along with a second stolen vehicle headed southbound on Highway 11 near Highway 93, in the Township of Oro-Medonte. Officers successfully and safely brought one suspect vehicle to a stop, arresting the sole occupant, a male driver. The victim's vehicle was later located abandoned in the City of Toronto.
The investigation is on going with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) and Orillia OPP Major Crime Unit.
As a result of this investigation, a 17-year-old young person, who's identity is protected under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act has been charged with the following CC offences:
- Disguise with intent CC 351(2)
- Theft of Motor Vehicle CC 333.1
- Pointing a firearm CC 87 (2 counts)
- Assault with a weapon CC 267(a)
- Break, enter a dwelling CC 348(1)(a)
- Possession of property obtained by Crime Over $5000 CC 354(1)(a)
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 CC 354(1)(a)
- Robbery using Firearm CC 344(1)(a)
The young person has been held in custody.
There are believed to be more suspects and anyone in the area who may have video footage or eyewitness account of the incident is asked to please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.
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OPP – Rail Safety Week
CENTRAL REGION OPP JOINS RAIL-SAFETY OPERATION
Rail Safety Week From September 23-29, 2024
(ORILLIA, ON) - The Central Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to be joining forces with agencies across Canada and North America today for Operation Clear Track - the continent's single largest rail-safety law-enforcement initiative.
Coordinated by Amtrak, Operation Lifesaver Inc., and Operation Lifesaver Canada, Operation Clear Track aims to reduce railway crossing and trespassing incidents in Canada and the U.S. - incidents which seriously injure or kill more than 2,100 people each year. The event is held annually during Rail Safety Week from September 23 to 29, 2024.
The OPP is participating in Operation Clear Track this year to promote rail safety by having conversations and sharing tips with drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. These tips include:
- Stay at a safe distance from trains and off railway property and tracks
- Don't use train tracks as a shortcut
- Always obey railway signs and signals
For more information about Operation Clear Track, Rail Safety Week and other rail-safety initiatives and tips, please visit: www.operationlifesaver.ca.
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Minden Hills Cultural Centre is looking for Volunteers
Call for Volunteers Fall 2024 at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre
The Minden Hills Cultural Centre is currently recruiting volunteers to support our year-
round programs and activities. This fall, volunteers will have the opportunity to assist
with two PA Day Open House days on October 25 and November 22, as well as our
events “Haunting in Minden Hills” on October 26, and “Christmas in the Village” on
November 16, 2024.
In the winter and spring of 2025, there will be volunteer opportunities to assist with
additional PA Day Open House days, March Break programs, and our Seasonal
Opening on Victoria Day. Student volunteers who are looking for an opportunity to fulfill
their community hours are encouraged to apply!
If you are interested in volunteering, please send an e-mail to
culturalcentre@mindenhills.ca and include your full name, your contact information
(phone number and e-mail address), your availability and your interest.
If you are a student volunteer under 18 years old, please also include your parent or
guardian’s full name and their contact information in your e-mail.
Visit our township's social media for more info.:
www.facebook.com/Township.Minden.Hills
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Contact Information:
Township of Minden Hills
PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street
Minden, ON K0M 2K0
culturalcentre@mindenhills.ca
705-286-3763