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.

HIRING: Assistant Swim Instructor

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is hiring an Assistant Swim Instructor to help facilitate a swimming program at Elvin Johnson Park on Halls Lake this summer. 

Under the direction and leadership of the Lead Swim Instructor, the Assistant Swim Instructor will assist in the delivery of high quality, stimulating youth/children swimming lessons and adult aqua-fit programs for all skill levels. 

You can find a full job description, along with details on how to apply, here.  

You can see other employment opportunities with the Township of Algonquin Highlands here. 

Contact Us

Township of Algonquin Highlands
1123 North Shore Road
Algonquin Highlands, ON
K0M 1S0
705-489-2379
info@algonquinhighlands.ca
Fax: 705-489-3491

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