Media Release 24-22 Ice Safety
For Immediate Release
Minden, ON.
Friday March 15, 2024
4:30 p.m.
Release #24-22
SUBJECT: Ice Safety
Don’t forget about ice safety!
The Minden Hills Fire Department responded to an Ice/Water Rescue call on March 15, 2024,
due to the efforts of well trained and equipped Firefighters the situation was quickly brought
under control and fire crews successfully rescued one adult and a dog from the water.
Due to inconsistent and unseasonably warm temperatures over the past couple of weeks,
Minden Hills Fire Department urges residents and visitors to be particularly vigilant around
ice on bodies of water and moving water during this time. The ice is not safe.
Parents and guardians are advised to remind children about ice safety. When ice conditions
are dangerous, children should be directed to stay clear of open waters, creeks, and rivers.
We would also like to remind folks to try your best to keep pets away from the water/ice
during this time.
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Robert Thibert, Acting Fire Chief
General
Welcome to Mark McConnell
Canoe FM welcomes Mark McConnell. Mark is Canoe FM's new Sales Representative.
We're thrilled to introduce you to our newest team member, Mark McConnell, who will be your dedicated sales contact here at Canoe FM!
Mark recently relocated to the region along with his wife Chris, and dogs Nickie and Smidge, for a deeper connection with nature and to regain the strong sense of community that he enjoyed growing up in small towns in Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Mark comes to us with extensive experience in media, sponsorship and events, and is an entrepreneur at heart. He knows first-hand both the opportunities, and the challenges, that business owners face. He's eager to connect with Canoe's community partners and advertisers to get to know you and your unique marketing needs.
You will see Mark representing Canoe FM at events and can also reach him directly at 705-457-5809 and sales@canoefm.com. He's looking forward to meeting you!
Minden Hills – Declaration of a Significant Weather Event
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For Immediate Release
Minden, ON
Friday March 8, 2024
5:00pm
Release #24-20
Subject: Declaration of a Significant Weather Event
In response to a major rainfall warning in effect in our area, the Township of Minden Hills has declared a Significant Weather Event at 5:00 p.m. local time that will impact travel and services throughout the municipality. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.
The declaration may change how or when the municipality performs its maintenance operations and may increase the amount of time to bring the roads back to a state of repair. The Township of Minden Hills is advising residents to use caution on restricted access roads, and if you must travel, please use extreme caution as the municipality may not be able to meet its maintenance standards for roads due to heavy rains and spring freeze/thaw cycles.
All municipal buildings will remain open as per regular schedules.
Municipal Staff would like to thank the residents and businesses for their understanding and cooperation on this matter.
The Township of Minden Hills will provide updates when the significant weather event has ended.
Please see the full rainfall warning from Environment Canada below.
1:18 PM EST Friday 8 March 2024
Significant rainfall expected tonight through Saturday. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. This rainfall warning replaces the special weather statement previously in effect. Hazard: Rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm.
Timing: Tonight through Saturday.
Discussion: Rain will progress northeastward into the area this evening, and will continue through Saturday before tapering off late in the day. The heaviest rainfall is most likely tonight into Saturday morning.
For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry office.
Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Please
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continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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News from the OPP
HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS OPP CHARGE TWO DRIVERS TRAVELLING IN WRONG LANE
(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) - Haliburton Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers, that had been travelling in the wrong lane, in two separate incidents in the last week.
On March 1, 2024, shortly before 10:00 pm, Haliburton Highlands OPP stopped a passenger vehicle that had been driving in the oncoming lane towards a police cruiser on Bobcaygeon Road in Minden.
As a result of the investigation, a 35 year old woman from Peterborough was charged with:
· Operation while impaired-alcohol
· Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden on April 3, 2024.
On March 5, 2024, shortly before 7:00 pm, Haliburton Highlands OPP, stopped a passenger vehicle driving in the oncoming lane on County Road 21 in the Municipality of Dysart et al.
An investigation was commenced and as a result, a 60 year old man from St. Catharines was charged with:
Minden Hills March Break Activities
Subject: March Break Drop-in Programs at Minden Hills Cultural
Centre March 11 to 15, 2024
March Break Drop-in Programs are available at the Nature’s Place at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre between March 11 to 15, 2024 (Monday to Friday) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Admission is by donation and no pre-registration is required. Suitable for children ages 5 to 12. Visitors are free to browse and play with the interactives at Nature’s Place.
• March 11 – Animal Detectives: Learn to identify specimens from our animal skull
collection.
• March 12 – Heritage Crafts: An assortment of instructor-led craft activities
created by early settlers.
• March 13 – Nature Art: Create art and experiment with leaves, rocks, pinecones, and other things from nature.
• March 14 – Vegetable Animals: Craft your favorite animals using vegetables.
• March 15 – Wild Life Sketches: Pick up a pencil and begin sketching regional
wildlife animals.
The Minden Hills Cultural Centre is located at 176 Bobcaygeon Road, Minden, ON. For more information, please contact the Community Services Department at 705-286-1260 x 546, or visit the Township of Minden Hills website at www.mindenhills.ca
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