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Keewatin Beach Upgrades

Keewatin Beach will be re-opening this coming Saturday, June 3rd upon the completion of remedial works from damages caused by last year’s flooding. 

Contractors are completing the removal of the damaged retaining wall components, replacement of some dock-end sections and general beach cleanup. Users can expect to see the slope behind the retaining wall exposed for the summer as works continue in this area. 

The Keewatin Beach park area will also undergo significant upgrades this summer to include: 

The Muse Announces a New Director

The Board of The Muse is pleased to announce that Braden Murray has accepted the role of Muse Director, effective May 15, 2023. Braden replaces Lori Nelson who will be retiring after 34 years with The Muse. Braden will oversee both the Lake of the Woods Museum and the Douglas Family Art Centre. 

Braden holds a master’s degree in Public History from the University of Western Ontario and has over 13 years of experience working at the Lake of the Woods Museum. He started his career at the Museum as...

Road Improvements and Road Closure on Gould Road

Please be advised that Titan Contractors (Kenora) Ltd. will be completing road improvements on Gould Road commencing Tuesday, May 30, and continuing until the end of July 2023.

During the construction, Gould Road will be closed at Railway Street. Local traffic will be able to access Gould Road from Transmitter Road.

Titan Contractors thanks the public for their patience and cooperation during the closures.

Street and Bridge Washing Traffic Delays

Please be advised that starting Monday, May 29, City crews will be performing street and bridge washing beginning at 4:00 a.m., weekdays, for the next few weeks.

Bridge washing will take place between 4:00 and 8:00 a.m. While crews are working on the bridges, there will be traffic delays.

We thank the public for their patience and cooperation during this maintenance work.

Load Restrictions Lifting May 28, 2023

Please be advised that the load restriction on local roads put in place on April 2, 2023, will be terminated in coordination with the Ministry of Transportation effective 11:59 p.m. E.S.T Sunday, May 28, 2023. 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.