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Haliburton OPP Respond to Multiple Thefts from Vehicles
FROM/DE: Haliburton Highlands Detachment
HALIBURTON OPP RESPOND TO MULTIPLE THEFTS FROM VEHICLES
(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) - The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating multiple thefts from vehicles in the Township of Minden Hills.
On the 17th of January 2025 the Haliburton OPP responded to numerous calls reporting thefts from vehicles that had occurred overnight. Suspects entered vehicles in the areas of Ritchie Falls Road and Sedgwick Road in the Township of Minden Hills. Suspects entered the vehicles and had stolen numerous items from the unlocked vehicles.
Haliburton OPP is asking residents in these areas of Ritchie Falls Road and Sedgwick Road to check their security cameras for any suspicious activity and report it to police.
Vehicle owners are reminded to always lock your vehicles and close the windows. Unlocked vehicles, and vehicles with valuables visible are the first vehicles targeted. Perpetrators incur more risk of being observed, being identified and getting caught if they are forced to physically break into vehicles.
Members of the Haliburton OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8457 (TIPS) or www.khcrimestoppers.com.
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Media Contact:
Provincial Constable Rob Adams
Media Relations Officer
Haliburton Highlands
(705) 528-9417
Archie Stouffer School Art Exhibition
For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Monday, January 20, 2025
10:00 AM
Release # 25-07
Subject: Archie Stouffer Elementary School 2nd Annual Student
Art Exhibition
Our 2nd Annual Archie Stouffer Student Art Exhibit will celebrate and reflect the rich
cultural and natural heritage of The Land Between, the vital and diverse landscape that
we call home. The exhibit will be on display in the Agnes Jamieson Gallery from
February 13 to March 15, 2025.
The Township of Minden Hills is part of the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and
Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which are
Curve Lake, Rama, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Beausoleil and Georgina
Island First Nations. We acknowledge a shared presence of Indigenous nations
throughout the area, and recognize its original, Indigenous inhabitants as the stewards
of its lands and waters since time immemorial.
The Land Between (TLB) was identified as an important landscape in this territory,
spanning Parry Sound and Orillia to the Ottawa valley, and sits "between" the Canadian
Shield and St. Lawrence Lowlands, harbouring species and features from north and
south, but also ones that are unique. TLB is a last stronghold for many wildlife and
habitats in southern Ontario, supporting 59 federally listed Species-at-Risk and iconic
yet declining wildlife like loon, bear and moose.
Thank you to the Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation for donating $250 to
purchase art supplies for the students to use to create their artwork. Awards of
Recognition, selected by our jury of local artists, will be handed out in several categories
at the Student Artist Reception on Saturday, February 22 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Refreshments will be served. All are invited to attend.
The Agnes Jamieson Gallery is a public gallery with year-round visual exhibitions of
local and regional art. The Gallery is part of the Minden Hills Cultural Centre which also
includes the Heritage Village & Nature Place Interpretive Centre. The Gallery is fully
accessible and is located at 176 Bobcaygeon Road, Minden, Ontario. Open Tuesday to
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission by donation.
For questions regarding this exhibit, please call the Community Services Department at
705-286-1260 x 542. For more information, visit the Township of Minden Hills website at
https://www.mindenhills.ca
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Contact Information:
Shannon Kelly, Manager of Cultural Services
Township of Minden Hills
PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street
Minden, ON K0M 2K0
skelly@mindenhills.ca
PA Day – Open House Events
For Immediate Release Minden, Ontario Friday, January 17, 2025 10:00 AM Release # 25-06 Subject: Exciting PA Day Open House Events at the Cultural Centre This Winter
Looking for a fun way to spend your PA Days this winter? Come to the Minden Hills Cultural Centre for our PA Day Open House on Friday, January 31 and Friday, February 28, 2025! Drop by Nature’s Place anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to explore exhibits celebrating our natural heritage and enjoy creative craft sessions. Admission to Nature’s Place is by donation.
In the afternoon, sit back and relax with our free PA Day movies, hosted in collaboration with the Cultural Centre and the Haliburton County Public Library – Minden Branch. Movies run from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.:
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January 31: Eight Below (2006).
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February 28: The Mighty Ducks (1992).
Light refreshments will be available, and you’re welcome to bring your own snacks for the movie screenings.
The Cultural Centre is located at 176 Bobcaygeon Road, (Minden) and is open year-round from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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News from the Township of Minden Hills
Revised Notice of Special Council Meetings - January 14 and 16, 2025
Update: A Closed Session of Council has been added to the Thursday, January 16, 2025 meeting agenda.
The Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills is preparing its 2025 Municipal Budget.
Council commenced its overview of the Draft Budget at the November 21, 2024, Special Meeting.
Council will continue to consider the budget at several upcoming special meetings to take place in Council Chambers (7 Milne St) at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise specified.
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Tuesday, January 14, 2025: Operating and Capital Budget review for the Fire Department; Public Works Department; Water and Wastewater; and Administration.
- Thursday, January 16, 2025:
- Operating and Capital Budget review for the Community Services Department; Planning Department and Building Department.
- Closed Session for the purpose of discussing One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (Staff Conduct)
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Adopt and Finalize the 2025 Budget.
The Adoption of the Water and Wastewater rates will be considered at the January 14, 2025, meeting.
Please note that dates are subject to change and are dependent on deliberation and direction.
Supported material including the Budget Book will be provided on the agenda(s) located on the CivicWeb portal. Members of the Public are invited to observe Council proceedings by attending in-person or via the live-stream link.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Vicki Bull, Clerk
Township of Minden Hills
705-286-1260 ext. 515
Dear Audrey – at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre
For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Friday, January 10, 2025
4:00 PM
Release #25-03
Subject: Documentary Screening of "Dear Audrey” on January 16 at
the Minden Hills Cultural Centre
Join the Minden Hills Cultural Centre and Haliburton County Public Library for a Special
Screening of Dear Audrey (2021) at the Cultural Centre at 1:00 p.m.on Thursday,
January 16, 2025.
Directed by Jeremiah Hayes, this moving documentary follows acclaimed filmmaker
Martin Duckworth as he cares for his wife, Audrey Schirmer, through the final stages of
Alzheimer's disease. The film weaves together intimate moments, their shared history,
and excerpts from Martin's films and Audrey's photography, offering a profound
exploration of memory, care, and the enduring power of connection.
Admission is free. All ages are welcome. No pre-registration is required. The
documentary is provided courtesy of the National Film Board (NFB).
The Minden Hills Cultural Centre is located at 176 Bobcaygeon Road, Minden, Ontario,
and is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For more information,
visit the Cultural Centre’s social media calendar page:
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Contact Information:
Minden Hills Cultural Centre
176 Bobcaygeon Rd
Minden, ON K0M 2K0
705-286-3763
culturalcentre@mindenhills.ca