Public Notices

Bridge Assessment Work and Bridge Lane Closures

Please be advised that bridge assessment work will take place during the week of September 9 to 13 on select municipal bridges. Engineers will be using rope access techniques and inspection trucks, and may be seen climbing or working above and below bridge decks to complete their assessments. 

The following bridges are expected to have lane closures: 

• First Avenue South Bridge
  • Tuesday, September 10, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. 

• Keewatin Channel Bridge
  • Tuesday, September 10, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. 

• Bay Street...

Hoopla Island Removal

Please be advised that Norman Park beach will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, September 3, to allow for the removal of Hoopla Island. 

The playgrounds, washrooms, and Kenora Rotary Splash Park will remain open. 

Please watch for equipment moving from the parking lot to the beach and keep a safe distance to allow Hoopla Island to complete its work. 

We thank the public for their patience as the seasonal recreation amenity prepares to close for the season.

Temporary Disruption to Garbage and Recycling in Norman

Please be advised that garbage and recycling curbside pick-up was temporarily affected today in select areas of Norman due to severe weather conditions. Bad weather and fallen trees impacted electrical lines, leading to disruptions. 

The City could not complete garbage and recycling pick-ups in areas near the Norman Dam and First Avenue West while Synergy North was on the scene removing the trees. 

Service to Norman will resume on Thursday, September 5, 2024, as per the regular schedule for garbage...

Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting D09-24-02 and D14-24-06

Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, File Number D09-24-02 and D14-24-06 Section 17 and 34, Planning Act, R.S.O 1990

Take notice that the City of Kenora Planning Advisory Committee (PAC), who hears applications and provides recommendations to Council, will hold a regular meeting on September 18, 2024, at 6 p.m. As part of this meeting, PAC will hold an open house to consider a recommendation on a proposed Official Plan Amendment...

Garrow Park Beach Closure for Dock Installation

The City is pleased to announce that new docks will be installed at Garrow Park beach on August 28, 2024. Installation work will commence at 8 a.m. and is expected to be completed by 4 p.m.

If you plan to visit Garrow Park, please stay clear of the work zone as indicated on the map. 

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we make these valuable improvements.