By James Matthews Inflationary pressures have increased the costs of fuel and materials needed by Minden Hills’ Department of Public Works. That truth was easily shown by changes in line items in the proposed 2023…
Minden council unhappy with arena snack bar construction…
By James Matthews Almost half a million dollars for an arena concession stand. You read that correctly. You’d be reasonable to expect to nosh gourmet hot dogs with some snazzy mustard from such an establishment.…
‘Tough choices’ for AH ahead of 2022
By Stephen Petrick Dozens of public works infrastructure projects, as well as projects from planning, building, parks and fire services departments, will challenge Algonquin Highlands in 2022. Council is already preparing for its 2022 budget…
Budget talks begin early in Minden Hills
By Sue Tiffin Minden Hills council began looking at the 2022 draft budget on Oct. 14, about two months early compared to prior years. “The intent is to provide council with the same number of…