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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.

Thistle Arena Upgrades Set to Improve Community Recreation Experience

The City is thrilled to announce that upgrades to the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre are set to enhance our community’s recreational experiences. Beginning in early May 2025, we will be replacing the concrete slab in the Thistle Arena to provide a more solid and stable ice surface. 

The concrete slab, originally built in 1968, is nearing the end of its lifespan. Due to its age and older construction methods, the slab has been experiencing heaving and cracking in recent years, complicating...

Wastewater Treatment Plant Report Available

The 2024 Wastewater Treatment Plant Report is now available for City of Kenora water services customers to view.

The City continually discharges treated wastewater effluent into the Winnipeg River that meets all required Ontario regulations as per the Environmental Protection Act and the Water Resources Act. This annual report includes:

• a description of the wastewater treatment process used;
• any major expenses to install, repair or upgrade equipment in the system;
• the results of our effluent...

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Approved

On March 18, 2025, Council officially approved the anticipated Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. This 10-year Plan is the result of a collaborative process, where the voices of our diverse community have come together to shape a framework for action and change. 

"We appreciate the dedication of our community as we move forward with the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. This Plan is essential in our ongoing commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone in Kenora,"...

Council Approves the Final 2025 Budgets

On March 18, 2025, City Council approved the 2025 Municipal Operating Budget, focusing on strengthening core municipal services. The 2025 Capital, Solid Waste, and Water and Wastewater Utility Budgets were approved on November 19, 2024. 

City Council and Administration approach the annual budgets with a primary focus on maintaining existing services while also addressing the needs of future generations. Our goal is to ensure residents have access to resources that foster a safe, healthy, and...