News

It's Time to Buy Ice Candles

The Lake of the Woods Cemetery is now accepting orders for ice candles for the 24th Annual Ice Candle Festival of Lights. Orders are accepted until Friday, December 2, 2022.

Purchase ice candles online or in person at the Cemetery Office and City Hall to be placed at the grave of your loved one, at the memory board, or at a Veteran's grave.

The Adopt A Veteran's Grave program returns again this year. When you participate in this program, you are helping us reach our goal of having...

Coker Road, East of Kelly Road to Remain Closed

The City of Kenora’s Emergency Control Group has made the decision to close a portion of the Coker Road, East of Kelly Road, to all traffic until further notice.

On November 3, 2022 the City took immediate action to close a portion of the Coker Road after concerns were noted by City staff. This portion of Coker Road experienced significant and sustained submersion due to the flooding earlier this year. In response, the City took steps to build up the road to provide safe passage. It has been determined...

City Transit Cancellation

Please be advised that the City Transit bus is currently broken down and out of service. Please stay tuned for when it will be back out. 

We thank our ridership for their patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Snow Clearing and Parking

The City of Kenora is reminding citizens about parking for snow clearing this winter. 

Please keep the snow and ice on your property when cleaning your yard and driveway after a snow fall.  Do not push or pile snow onto municipally-owned streets and sidewalks. When snow is piled on the street or blocks the sidewalk, it is difficult and unsafe for the snow plow operators to clear the snow. 

At all times, especially in winter, you may not park your vehicle over or partly onto a sidewalk....

New Coney Island Footbridge to be Installed with Temporary Railings

Today, Tuesday, November 16, Council directed administration to install the new Coney Island Footbridge structure with temporary construction railings and lighting to ensure access to Coney Island continues for the 2022/2023 winter season. 

The Coney Island Footbridge connects mainland Kenora to Coney Island in the winter months. The Footbridge spans approximately 296 feet in length and is installed in November of each year to provide connection to Coney Island during the winter season. The...