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Snow Removal and Road Closure, Second Street South

Please be advised snow removal operations will take place on Friday, December 13, on Second Street South between Park Street and Eighth Avenue South. 

This portion of Second Street South will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

The work plan may be adjusted if there are weather changes or if emergencies and other snow event priorities develop. 

Signs will be posted in the snow removal area to indicate ‘No Parking’ zones.  Vehicles parked in a signed snow removal zone may be ticketed and towed at...

Gift Cards Available at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre

This holiday season, you can purchase a gift card from the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre, available in amounts ranging from $25 (minimum) to $2,000 (maximum). These gift cards can be used for a wide variety of services, including registrations, memberships, rentals, and fitness class registration.

With each gift card purchase, you will also receive a bonus: choose one free regular visit card or a group fitness class!

Don't miss this opportunity to give the gift of fitness and fun.

Visit the...

Monday Collection Cancelled for December 9

Please be advised that due to the current snow conditions the Monday recycle collection for our industrial, commercial, and institutional customers is cancelled today, December 9.

We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to stay safe out there!

City Welcomes New Fire Chief

The City of Kenora is proud to announce the appointment of Gordon Howard as its new Director of Fire and Emergency Services and Fire Chief. With over sixteen years of dedicated experience in fire and emergency services, Chief Howard comes with a great depth of knowledge and leadership to support our community. 

His training as a paramedic with the Canadian Armed Forces coupled with significant firefighting and rescue operation experience makes him an experienced leader capable of performing in...

Water and Wastewater User Rate Changes for 2025 and 2026

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, City of Kenora water and wastewater user rates will increase by 8.8% to 9.2% (depending on meter size), for all customers in 2025 and 2026. 

An average household that consumes 11.5 cubic meters of water can expect an increase of $12.61 per month in 2025 and $13.58 per month in 2026, depending on usage. 

The increase in water services user rates supports the ongoing replacement of existing assets, slows the growth of the infrastructure deficit,...