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Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #5 Media Release
Posted on Friday, April 04, 2025 12:36 PM
Township of Minden Hills – Media Release
Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Media Release # 25-41
Re: Township Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #5
The Week in Review
The Township remains in a state of emergency. Hydro One has advised that they have approximately 8,000 customers without power in our community. As crews continue to work to repair infrastructure and restore power, please be patient as there is still instability in the power grid and infrastructure is...
April 10, 2025 Council Meeting Cancelled Media Release 25-40
Posted on Friday, April 04, 2025 09:30 AM
For Immediate Release Minden, ON Friday, April 4, 2025 9:30 AM Media Release #25-40 Subject: April 10, 2025 Council Meeting Cancelled
The Township of Minden Hills Regular Council meeting (including Public and Closed Session Meetings) scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. has been cancelled. We are cancelling the meeting due to the state of emergency that the Township of Minden Hills declared on March 31, 2025. This is in response to the ice storm causing widespread power outages and...
Davis Lake Road Closed Between Buller and Swinson Roads
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2025 02:24 PM
Minden, ON Thursday, April 3, 2025 2:30 PM Media Release #25-39
Subject: Davis Lake Road Closed Between Buller and Swinson Roads
Davis Lake Road closed between Buller Road and Swinson Road due to flooding.
Davis Lake Road is impassable from addresses #1450 to #1489 (Boat Launch area).
Residents should not attempt to drive through these areas. This road closure will remain in effect until road conditions are deemed appropriate for reopening.
Avoid driving on any roadways that are underwater, as road...
Township Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #4 Media Release
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2025 12:10 PM
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Media Release # 25-38
Re: Township Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #4
The Township of Minden Hills declared a state of emergency on March 31, 2025 due to the Ice Storm. The storm has caused widespread power outages, along with areas suffering outages of their cellular and internet networks.
There has been some restoration of our communication networks. While we remain in a state of emergency, our operation will have limited...
Township Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #3 Media Release
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 11:53 AM
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Media Release # 25-37
Re: Township Declares State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm – Update #3
The Township of Minden Hills declared a state of emergency on March 31, 2025 due to the Ice Storm. The storm has caused widespread power outages, along with areas suffering outages of their cellular and internet networks.
There has been some restoration of our communication networks and staff are starting to receive messages. While we remain in a state of...