Public Notices

Canadian Navigable Waters Act Application

The City of Kenora hereby gives notice that an application has been added to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans.

Pursuant to paragraph 7(2) of the said Act, The City of Kenora has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on the on-line Common Project Search Registry and under the NPP File Number 2015-400204, a description of the following work, its site, and plans:

• Bridge in, on, over, under,...

Easter Weekend Hours

Over the Easter Weekend, operating hours of City buildings and facilities change or modify to recognize the two statutory holidays, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

• City Hall and Operations Building are closed on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21.

• There is no water delivery on Friday, April 18, nor Monday, April 21.

• The Kenora Public Library is closed on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21. 

• The Muse - The Lake of the Woods Museum and the Douglas Family Art Centre - is closed from Friday, April 18...

Sandbags Available

With the changing temperatures and participation patterns, residents may notice runoff from snow or ice, or water pooling near their homes. To support residents with controlling excess water, the City is providing sandbags for residents to fill and take home as needed. 

Sandbags can be picked up at Fire Hall Station One, 100 Fourteenth Street North. Sand is available to fill the bags at the stockpile on the North side of Fourteenth Street North, down from the Fire Hall, near the Operations Centre...

Lake of the Woods Cemetery Spring Clean-up

Please be advised that the Cemetery Staff has started the spring clean-up of the cemetery grounds in preparation for seasonal maintenance.

Clean up involves removing personal items from gravesites, including:

• Flowers or wreaths placed on graves from previous funeral services
• Glass containers, ceramic décor, and other breakable items
• Disheveled, damaged, faded, and broken items will be removed
• Stuffed animals
• Out of season décor, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Halloween

As per By-law 6-2014 and...

River Drive Temporary Road Closure

Please be advised that a section of River Drive, between 870 River Drive and 876 River Drive, will be closed to all traffic beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 14, for a water services line repair. 

Motorists are advised to use alternate travel routes during this time. 

Access to K-Sports Marine will be maintained from the east end of River Drive. 

We thank the public for their cooperation and patience as this infrastructure work is carried out.