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Temporary Water Services Interruption

Please be advised that there is a temporary water services interruption for customers on Main Street Rideout and Scramble Avenue North of Tenth Street North, in the construction area. 

Customers affected by the water outage will receive a hand delivered notice. 

Water service should return to normal by the end of the day. For after-hours troubles, please call 807-467-2080 or contact Moncrief Construction Limited at 807-468-8484. 

We thank you for your patience and cooperation during the temporary...

Ninth Street North Road Closures

Starting on Monday, July 14, two sections of Ninth Street North will be closed to all traffic. Motorists are advised to follow signage and use alternate travel routes to avoid the project area. Plan ahead to give yourself extra time to come and go while the construction is underway. 

Learn more about the two infrastructure upgrade projects:

• Ninth Street North (Rupert Road to Scramble Avenue) underground services and road reconstruction 
• Ninth Street North (Twelfth Avenue North to Thirteenth Avenue...

Ninth Street North Second Area Road Closure

Please be advised that a second reconstruction project on Ninth Street North from Twelfth Avenue North to Thirteenth Avenue North will begin on Thursday, June 26.

This section of Ninth Street North will be closed to all traffic during this time, and motorists are advised to follow the detour route around the project area. 

The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, unless specific site conditions require alternative hours.

Replacement of the existing asphalt and storm sewer...

Ninth Street North Road Closure

Please be advised that a reconstruction project on Ninth Street North from the intersection of Mellick Avenue to Main Street Rideout will begin on Monday, June 23. 

This section of Ninth Street North will be closed to all traffic during this time, and motorists are advised to follow the detour route around the project area. 

Mellick Avenue and the adjacent back lanes will remain open to local residents only, with access from Tenth Street North. 

The upgrades to road and underground infrastructure are...

Fire Ban Lifted June 13, 2025

Please be advised the City-wide fire ban is lifted as of Friday, June 13, at 12:01 a.m. This follows the announcement from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) ending the Restricted Fire Zone for the northwest region.  

Although the fire ban has been lifted, conditions remain dry, and residents are strongly encouraged to burn responsibly and safely with extreme caution. 

City of Kenora burning permits are reinstated. An Open Air Burning Permit is required in the City of Kenora and may be purchased...