As of Oct 3rd the urgent care clinic at the Minden Hospital is now open 7 days a week 10 am to 5pm.
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Algonquin Highlands Recreation Committee Survey
Algonquin Highlands, Ontario
Monday, Oct. 1, 2023
9 a.m.
Release #23-06
Subject: Algonquin Highlands Recreation Committee Survey
The Algonquin Highlands Recreation Committee has launched a new survey regarding recreational programming, activities and events in the Township. The survey is available on the Let's Connect Algonquin Highlands website at https://letsconnectalgonquinhighlands.ca/algonquin-highlands-recreation-survey/survey_tools/algonquin-highlands-recreation-survey The committee is hoping as many AH residents and users of Township facilities as possible will take a few minutes to provide responses. Feedback will be used to guide the direction of recreational programming, activities and events in the Township of Algonquin Highlands. The survey will remain open until October 25.
Contact Information:
Chris Card
Parks, Recreation and Trails Manager
705-766-9033
ccard@algonquinhighlands.ca
Covid Outbreak Declared in Acute Care
COVID Outbreak Declared in Acute Care
Please be aware that a COVID outbreak has been declared in Acute Care, effective September 25th, 2023.
Any patient or staff of Haliburton Highlands Health Services (inpatient unit) with or without symptoms compatible with COVID-19, with an onset date of Sept. 19, 2023 or later, test evidence of COVID – 19 (PCR, RAT, RMT); where infection could have reasonably been acquired in the hospital, or where infection could have been transmitted in the hospital.
Effective Immediately - Information for Visitors
- Visitors are restricted to palliative care and high needs patients
- No admissions at this time
- All patients in Acute Care are being cared for with enhanced droplet/contact precautions
- Enhanced environmental cleaning with attention to high touch surfaces is in place
Heather Sargent’s Ode to Canoe FM

It’s 5:30 am, not much can be heard
But a loon on the lake, and the chirp of a bird
The sun’s coming up, over the county
As I head to the station, keys in hand to the bounty
The building is empty, so I turn on a light
Check to see what’s transpired, while I slept through the night
I look through the emails, what else should I know
Dot the I’s, cross the t’s on the news for my show
Who has a birthday, and what has been lost?
What’s on at Mollie’s, and what is the cost?
What music is playing, and at what county park?
Just what’s going on, from dawn ‘til after dark?
It’s 7am, and now I’m on the air
Now part of a station that is ever so rare
A text’s coming in, someone wants us to know
There’s deer on the road, and the fog is still low
A pet has been found, please help find its people
A church sale is on, great deals under the steeple
What is this, ask some, this mysterious flower?
Pauline has the answer, has the gardening power
There’s Norma, that freaky gal on after nine
So many I’d say that are now friends of mine
Roxanne, Janice, and Lynn keeping us all in line
Ron, Dave, Karim and Scott making sure that we shine
There’s trips to be won, and bingo each week
t-shirts and hats that look pretty sleek
Many not on the air who we can’t do without
They make this place special, without any doubt
There’s just no place like it - I’ve ever known
so much more in store that you’ve yet to be shown
A recording studio – whose launching does loom
Who knows WHAT music will come from THAT room!
We thank you, the county, for this journey with us
Hop on board as we travel on the Canoe bus
Our paddles in hand, there’s no end to this lake
Let’s continue to soar – for the county’s sake!
Haliburton County Fire Training – September 24
For Immediate Release Minden, Ontario
September 19, 2023
3:00 PM
Release # 23-74
SUBJECT: Haliburton County Fire Training September 24, 2023
The Township of Minden Hills Fire Department will be conducting mutual aid training with all municipal Fire Departments within Haliburton County on Sunday September 24, 2023.
The training will take place at the Minden Rotary Park beginning at 8:00 AM and is anticipated to end by mid to late afternoon (approximate time ).
Rotary Park will remain open to the public during this time, however visitors to the park are asked to be aware of the increase in fire department vehicles and personnel. Please exercise caution as firefighters will be flowing water and using equipment in the area.
The training area will be clearly marked and barricaded. We ask the public to respect our safe working zone.
The Haliburton County Fire Training Instructors and Haliburton County Fire Departments appreciate the dedication of our volunteer/part time firefighters and the thank the public for your cooperation and support during our training day.
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Contact Information:
Shain Duda, Fire Chief
Township of Minden Hills
PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street
Minden, ON K0M 2K0
sduda@mindenhills.ca
Algonquin Fly In/Drive In
For Immediate Release
Algonquin Highlands, Ontario
Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023
9 a.m.
Release #23-05
Subject: Stanhope and Community Fall Colours Fly-in/Drive-in
Residents of Haliburton County and beyond are invited to Stanhope Municipal Airport on Saturday, September 30 for the Stanhope and Community Fall Colours Fly-in/Drive-in.
Organized by the Stanhope Municipal Airport Advisory Committee, this fun-filled family event will feature an array of classic automobiles and aircraft. A fire truck and ambulance will be on site for perusal, and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is scheduled to attend with a helicopter and fire equipment. Food from local restaurants will be available for purchase, and for a fee attendees will be able to take a flight to see the Haliburton Highlands fall colours from above.
“The Committee is really looking forward to hosting our first fly-in in some time,” says Algonquin Highlands Mayor Liz Danielsen. “We’re all hoping to re-establish the airport as a hub and a place for successful regular community events going forward. We’ve tried to plan something for everyone and hope to see lots of folks come and check it out.”
The event will be the first Township-hosted fly-in at the airport since prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fly-in will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a rain date of October 1. Admission and parking are free. The airport is located at 1168 Stanhope Airport Road.
Contact Information:
Steve Dewey
Airport Coordinator
705-754-2611
sdewey@algonquinhighlands.ca
