For Immediate Release Minden, ON Friday December 20, 2024 10:00 AM Release #24-103 SUBJECT: Community Engagement Program We want to hear from you!
Your input is needed as we gather valuable feedback about Minden Hills from the community throughout December and January. We are looking for input from everyone in order to develop a Community Priority/Strategic Plan for the future.
The Township of Minden Hills is working with Arising Collective to conduct this Community Engagement Program.
We are looking to:
•Clarify what people in our community care about most
•Determine Minden Hills’ assets and attributes
•Appreciate who we are today and what Minden Hills could be noted for in 5, 10years.
Share your thoughts! There are many ways to do this:
•Online Survey – open until February 2, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. – link to survey
•Focus Group Sessions with businesses, organizations, groups in the community(invitations will be sent to these groups)
•Town Hall Sessions
oIn Person Town Hall on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at theSG Nesbitt Memorial Arena – Community Rooms 1 & 2 (55 Parkside St.,Minden)
oVirtual Town Hall on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7 p.m. contactlfitton@mindenhills.ca to register.
Help us shape the future for Minden Hills.
On-line Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MindenHillsSurvey
(Paper copies will be available at our facilities Arena, Cultural Centre, Municipal Office and the Scotch Line Landfill) they need to be returned to us by January 31, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. to be included in the process.
Should you have any questions about the Community Engagement Program, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you and appreciate your support as we develop the Community Priority Plan that will help to guide Minden Hills into the future.
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Cynthia Fletcher, Chief Administrative Officer
Township of Minden Hills
Email: admin@mindenhills.ca
Website: www.mindenhills.ca
News
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Snow Squalls Expected for Haliburton County
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More Snow Expected in the Huntsville Area
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SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL ON THE WAY FOR HUNTSVILLE AND LAKE OF BAYS
OPP Warning To Avoid Non-Essential Travel
(HUNTSVILLE, ON) - Huntsville is reporting light to moderate snow fall continuing with approximately 2-3 inches of snow since the early part of today. Accumulation is not exceeding snow removal efforts. Hwy 11 is moving at normal speeds and no MVC's have been reported in the area at this time.
The OPP want to remind motorists that despite the current snow clearing efforts, the weather and road conditions are continuing to deteriorate. As the evening and overnight approach, road conditions are likely to change with falling temperatures.
In the Bracebridge Detachment area, Houseys Rapids Road, Uffington Road, Southwood Road, Beiers Road, and the northbound ramp at Luigi Road remain closed.
There are no road closures in the Huntsville Detachment area at this time, but please be alert as road conditions can change quickly. Plan your trip before leaving by visiting the MTO website for road conditions and closures at 511on.ca.
The OPP is urging the public to avoid non-essential travel during this time. Additional vehicles on the roads put occupants at risk and add additional challenges for snow removal.
If you are travelling, all your attention should be on your driving and the surrounding conditions. Avoid making any sudden braking or accelerating maneuvers as it could cause a loss of control of your vehicle.
If you are in a life-threatening situation, call 9-1-1. Please call the OPP non-emergency number, 1-888-310-1122 for all other matters.
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December 10 – County Warden’s Election
The Council of the County of Haliburton wishes to provide public notice that the 2025 Warden’s Election of Haliburton County Council will take place on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 commencing at 4:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building located at 11 Newcastle Street in Minden. The public is welcome to attend.
OPP Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Hwy 118
FROM: Haliburton Highlands Detachment
OPP INVESTIGATE FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 118
(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) - Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Dysart Fire Department and Haliburton County Paramedics (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle in Haliburton, resulting in one fatality.
On December 2, 2024, at approximately 2:36 p.m., Haliburton Highlands OPP received report of a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 118 near Shamba Trail. The Dysart Fire Department was already on scene upon police arrival. A passenger vehicle and pickup truck with lone drivers were involved in the collision.
An 87-year-old female was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced as deceased.
The driver of the pickup truck was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Roads remained closed for several hours while emergency crews, including the OPP Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team, processed the scene. The highway was re-opened at approximately 8:36 p.m.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the Haliburton Highlands OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.
Haliburton Highlands 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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