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Council Approves Key Improvements for Keewatin Public Library and Portage Bay Bridge

The City is pleased to announce that Council has approved budget spending for key infrastructure projects during this evening's Regular Meeting, including the roof replacement for the Keewatin Public Library and repairs to the Portage Bay Bridge. 

Through City reserves, $500,000 was approved for the replacement of the Keewatin Public Library roof. Project design work will be starting immediately followed by the remedial work that’s scheduled to be completed by year end. This project will ensure...

City Welcomes Chief Building Official

The City of Kenora is excited to announce the appointment of Jon Taylor as the new Chief Building Official. Jon brings a wealth of experience as a carpenter and building inspector, having previously held the roles of Deputy Chief Building Official and Chief Building Official throughout Southern Ontario. Although most of his career has been spent in Southern Ontario, Kenora feels like home to him, reminding him of his roots in New Brunswick. 

The Chief Building Official plays a vital role in...

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...