Significant weather closures March 30 2025

In response to a major freezing rain event in the area, The County of Haliburton, the Township of Minden Hills, the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the Municipality of Highlands East, and the Municipality of Dysart et al have declared a Significant Weather Event at 3:00 p.m. local time that will impact travel and services throughout the County. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.

 

For the safety of staff and patrons, there will be some changes to Township operations as this event progresses.

Sunday, March 30

- All waste disposal sites will be CLOSED

- Dorset Recreation Centre will be CLOSED, and all programming is cancelled.

- Frost Centre Ski Trails CLOSED

 

There is a potential for extended closures due to the impacts of this event; please continue to check for updates.

 

Significant weather event declared

In response to a major freezing rain event in the area, The County of Haliburton, the Township of Minden Hills, the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the Municipality of Highlands East, and the Municipality of Dysart et al have declared a Significant Weather Event at 3:00 p.m. local time that will impact travel and services throughout the County. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.

 

For the safety of staff and patrons, there will be some changes to Township operations as this event progresses.

Saturday, March 29

- All waste disposal sites will be CLOSED

- Dorset Recreation Centre will be CLOSED, and all programming is cancelled.

- Frost Centre Ski Trails CLOSED

Sunday, March 30

- There is the potential for extended closures; please check for notices.

- Frost Centre Ski Trails CLOSED

EV Charging station at Township Office temporarily out of service

The EV charging station at the Township of Algonquin Highlands Office located at 1123 North Shore Road is temporarily out of service.

Please check the Ivy network charge hub for the nearest alternative location and the current charging station status.

Events

  • Closures and impacts from Significant Weather Event - March 30

    In response to a major freezing rain event in the area, The County of Haliburton, the Township of Minden Hills, the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the Municipality of Highlands East, and the Municipality of Dysart et al have declared a Significant Weather Event at 3:00 p.m. local time that will impact travel and services throughout the County. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.
  • Declaration of Significant Weather Event - March 28

    In response to a major freezing rain event in the area, The County of Haliburton, the Township of Minden Hills, the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the Municipality of Highlands East, and the Municipality of Dysart et al have declared a Significant Weather Event at 3:00 p.m. local time that will impact travel and services throughout the County. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.
  • Declaration of Significant Weather Event - March 28

    In response to a major freezing rain event in the area, The County of Haliburton, the Township of Minden Hills, the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the Municipality of Highlands East, and the Municipality of Dysart et al have declared a Significant Weather Event at 3:00 p.m. local time that will impact travel and services throughout the County. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.
  • Seeking volunteer coaches for Stanhope Soccer League

    A sure sign spring is on its way is that the Township of Algonquin Highlands is looking for volunteer coaches for this summer's Stanhope Soccer League! 
  • Subscribe to the AH monthly digital newsletter

    The Algonquin Highlands monthly digital newsletter for March is out now!
  • Take the AH Branding Strategy Survey
    Thanks to everyone who's shared their thoughts with us so far via the AH Branding Strategy Survey!
  • March Break programming at the Dorset Recreation Centre

    March Break is coming up next week and you'll find the following programming available at the Dorset Recreation Centre: 
  • Township office and Dorset Recreation centre closed for the day

    Due to worsening weather and road conditions, the Township office and Dorset Recreation centre will close at 4:30 p.m. today (Friday, February 28th)
  • Follow the Stanhope Municipal Airport on Facebook and Instagram

    The Stanhope Municipal Airport has new Instagram and Facebook accounts! Owned and operated by the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the Airport is the only facility of its kind in the County of Haliburton.
  • Seeking volunteers for spring fly-in at Stanhope Airport

    The Stanhope Municipal Airport Advisory Committee is seeking volunteers to assist with a spring fly-in on Saturday, May 24, 2025 to help ensure the event is a soaring success!
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