The Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills
7 Milne Street PO Box 359 K0M 2K0 Minden, ON, Canada

Summer Students! Are you a student looking for a great summer job? The Township of Minden Hills is currently accepting resumes for Summer Students for our Community Services Department in Parks and at our Minden Hills Cultural Centre as Heritage Interpreters. Both positions are for a 16 week period from May to August with the rate of pay being $14.25/hour, pending 2021 budget and grant funding approval.... Visit our website at at www.mindenhills.ca for more information on the job descriptions and how to apply. These are open calls for applications until the positions have been filled.

For Immediate Release Minden, Ontario Friday, February 12, 2021 1:15 PM Release #21-02... Subject: RE: FLOATING SNOWMOBILE BRIDGE CLOSED Effective immediately, due to unforeseen damages, the floating snowmobile bridge located in downtown Minden is CLOSED until further notice. The floating snowmobile bridge is used to connect the B112 OFSC Trail from Anson Street across the Gull River to Orde Street. Snowmobilers may access the trail network via. Bobcaygeon Road to Deep Bay Road. The Township of Minden Hills apologizes for the inconvenience and would like to thank you for your patience while the appropriate repairs are made. Contact Information: Travis Wilson, Director of Public Works Township of Minden Hills PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street Minden, ON K0M 2K0 [email protected]

Request for Rates - The Township of Minden Hills is seeking bids for aggregate and material rates for a four (4) year term (2021-2024). The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2021 by 12:00 noon. Visit https://mindenhills.ca/tenders/ for more information.

Feb 11, 2021 Virtual Council Meeting: Live Stream the Feb 11, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting, beginning at 9:00 AM. Meeting Live-Stream Link: https://youtu.be/Gwzf1EDg5j8

The holiday season creates many unique waste streams that cause confusion. These four common holiday items should be managed as follows: Greeting Cards: - Place in the Blue Box with your paper items - Consider saving the fronts to use as gift tags next year... Paper Napkins: - Place in the garbage, even if clean - Consider using cloth napkins for a low waste option Ornaments: - Place in the garbage if getting rid of ornaments - Save for future years, or donate to a thrift store Tangerine Crates: - Place in the garbage or use as kindling for your woodstove - Reuse for storage in the garage, basement or shed Do you have questions about a specific item not mentioned here? Ask the Waste Wizard at www.mindenhills.ca/landfill. You can also use the wizard to set up reminders about waste site closures, events and more.

If you find yourself swimming in wrapping paper after your holiday gift exchange, here are some helpful tips for proper disposal: Traditional Wrapping Paper: - Remove all ribbons and bows and place in the Blue Box with your paper recycling - Paper wrapping paper is recyclable even if it has some shiny accents on it (like gold stars or silver stripes)... Bows and Ribbons: - Save for next year - If damaged, place in the garbage Cardboard Tubes: - After you have used the whole roll of wrapping paper, don’t forget to recycle the cardboard tube with your paper recycling Foil Wrap: - Place cellophane gift basket wrap and shiny foil wrapping paper in the garbage We hope your holiday season has been full of joy and peace! Want information about disposing of a specific item? Go to www.mindenhills.ca/landfill and type your item in the Waste Wizard.

Notice of Virtual Special Council Meeting Take Notice there will be a Special Meeting of Council held virtually, via web conference on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 9:00 AM in the Council office, located at 7 Milne Street, Minden, ON. Meeting Live-Stream Link: https://youtu.be/x61tXHhxoak... Members of the Public are invited to observe Council proceedings by joining the live-stream link, available on the township website at https://www.mindenhills.ca/council/ or by using the direct live-stream link provided above. We encourage those wishing to view the meeting to also download the agenda, as it will not be displayed during the streaming process. Meeting agendas can be downloaded by visiting the township website at https://www.mindenhills.ca/council/. Please note the live-stream link provided for each meeting will only be activated while Council is in session. The Special Council meeting will be conducted via web conference. The purpose of the Special Meeting is regarding: To commence 4th Round of the 2021 Budget Deliberations; and To proceed into a Closed Session meeting for the purpose of discussing one item pursuant to Section 239(2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, regarding labour relations or employee negotiations. (Staffing Plan) Dated this 9th day of February, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact: Trisha McKibbin, CAO/Clerk (705) 286-1260 Ext 505 [email protected]

Support our local businesses and #buycloseby this holiday season.