Media Release 25-23 Dawson Hamilton Outdoor Memorial Rink – Closed Temporarily
For Immediate Release Subject: Dawson Hamilton Outdoor Memorial Rink – Closed Temporarily The Township of Minden Hills wishes to advise that the Dawson Hamilton Outdoor Memorial Rink is closed temporarily. This closure is due to current weather conditions. The warmer temperatures have impacted ice conditions and the ice surface is not favourable for skating. For questions regarding the outdoor rink, please contact the Community Services Department at 705-286-1260 x 554. -END- Contact Information:
Candace McGuigan, Director of Community Services Department Township of Minden Hills
7 Milne Street, P.O. Box 359
Minden, ON K0M 2K0
Office: 705-286-1260 ext. 551
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Weapon Complaint Investigation at the Haliburton High School
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Fri, Feb 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
robert.g.adams@opp.ca
FROM/DE: Haliburton Highlands Detachment
WEAPON COMPLAINT INVESTIGATED AT HIGH SCHOOL
(MUNICIPALITY OF DYSART ET AL, ON) - On February 14, 2025, at approximately 9:15 a.m. members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapon complaint at the Haliburton Highlands Secondary School in Haliburton.
Officers quickly attended the location and initiated an investigation. A Lockdown order was issued by the High School. This is a step that is taken to ensure the safety of the school community while police work to resolve the situation.
Information was received that a youth was in possession of a weapon and had left the high school property. Officers were able to locate the youth a short distance away towards town, and they were taken into police custody. A knife was recovered by officers at the time of arrest. There were no injuries reported to police as a result of this incident.
As a result of the investigation, a 14-year-old of the Municipality of Dysart et Al was charged with:
· Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
· Assault with a weapon
· Theft under $5000
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden at a later date to answer to the charges. The identity of the person will be withheld under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
The Haliburton Highlands OPP is requesting anyone with information about this incident or any other unlawful activity to call 1-888-310-1122 or 705-286-1431. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web-tip at https://www.khcrimestoppers.
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Media Contact:
Provincial Constable Rob Adams
Media Relations Officer
Haliburton Highlands
(705) 528-9417
Minden Hills Interim Tax Bills
For Immediate Release Minden, Ontario Friday, February 14, 2025 3:00 PM Release # 25-18 Subject: Township of Minden Hills Interim Tax Bills Mailed
The 2025 Interim tax bills have been mailed on Friday, February 14, 2025. If you have not received your bill(s) prior to the March due date, please contact our office.
The Interim tax bill will be payable in two installments: March 21 and May 23, 2025. This bill has been calculated using the 2024 annualized assessment multiplied by 50% of the 2024 applicable tax rate(s).
Payments received after February 6, 2025 may not be reflected on your tax bill. Please note that any overdue amounts shown on your tax bill do not include interest for March. Please contact our office for a current balance.
Property owners are responsible to provide the Municipal Office with written notification of any address change. As per the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, failure to receive your tax bill does not exempt penalty charges from being applied to a tax account.
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TLDSB School & Building Closure for February 13th.
Subject: For immediate release: TLDSB school and building closure for February 13
Good afternoon,
In anticipation of the winter storm that is forecasted to hit central Ontario with heavy snowfall this evening continuing into tomorrow morning that would impact the safety of travel routes, Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) has made the decision to close all schools, education centres, and child care centres in schools tomorrow, Thursday, February 13. We are communicating with families now in an effort to give time for them to make alternative arrangements.Please note, schools will not be moving to online learning.
For Muskoka area families: the film screening of The truth about reading.* scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, February 13, will be postponed. We will share the new date with families once it is known.
We hope students will take this opportunity to catch up on work, read a book, and/or get outside to play!
We know this is an unusual circumstance and we appreciate parents/guardians for their understanding during this time.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.
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Carolynne Bull (she/her)
Manager of Communications Services
Trillium Lakelands District School BoardCell: 705-394-8725Office: 705-324-6776 ext. 21252
Selwyn Break & Enter
FROM/DE: Peterborough County Detachment
DATE: February 11, 2025
SELWYN BREAK AND ENTER UNDER INVESTIGATION
(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) - Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a Selwyn address to investigate a Break and Enter which resulted the theft of approximately $20,000 worth of copper.
On Sunday February 2, 2025, members of the Peterborough County OPP received a call from a property owner on Robinson Road in Ennismore to advise of a Break and Enter that had occurred at their property. The complainant advised that the locks had been cut off of his trailer and sea cans, where approximately ten 40-gallon drums filled with copper had been taken.
A review of the property surveillance cameras revealed that a minivan attended the property just after 6:30pm on Saturday February 1, 2025. Just prior to 9:00pm, a red cargo style van arrived at the location with four masked individuals. A comparison was made, and it appeared that the driver of the earlier minivan was in fact one of the four masked individuals.
A Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO) attended and reviewed the scene for evidence. Photos of the individuals and the vehicles were obtained from the security footage from the location and are being distributed to request input from the public. Any information that anyone may have regarding this Break and Enter can be sent into the Peterborough County OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also provide information through the Peterborough/Northumberland Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.
To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.
Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Minden Hills Cultural Centre Family Day Open House
For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
10:00 AM
Release # 25-12
Minden, Ontario
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
10:00 AM
Release # 25-12
Subject: Minden Hills Cultural Centre Family Day Open House
Join the Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation for the Family Day Open House at the Cultural Centre on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Admission is by donation, and no pre-registration is required — just drop by and enjoy a variety of activities for all ages!
This year’s Open House features the Archie Stouffer Elementary School 2nd Annual Student Art Exhibition. Visitors will have the opportunity to admire the creativity of local students and celebrate their artistic achievements. The exhibition will be on display in the Agnes Jamieson Gallery.
At Nature’s Place, families can get hands-on with nature-themed arts and crafts while exploring the debut of an exciting new exhibit by the Apple Tree Identification Project (ATIP) Haliburton, which showcases local heritage and the rich history of apple cultivation in the area. The Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd. will present a fascinating wolf centre exhibit, offering unique insights into the region’s wildlife.
Food and refreshments will be available, generously provided by the Minden Rotary Club. Take a break during your visit to enjoy a snack while exploring all the activities and exhibitions.
Regular hours for the Cultural Centre and Gallery are Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information about the event and our programs, please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
We look forward to welcoming you to the Cultural Centre this Family Day Monday for an afternoon of creativity, learning, and fun for the whole family!
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Contact Information:
Township of Minden Hills
PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street
Minden, ON K0M 2K0
PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street
Minden, ON K0M 2K0
705-286-3763