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Kenora's Commitment to Sustainability, Advancing the Action Plan

This summer, the City of Kenora's Sustainability Advisory Committee continued to meet and ensured the work laid out in the Sustainability Action Plan was being put into action.

The vision of the Plan is for the Committee to work together to deliver local projects that will contribute to a better quality of life for the community while also building pathways that respects reconciliation, are climate-positive actions, and protect the land and water that sustain our beautiful community.

The...

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Third Street North Area

Please be advised that the water main repair impacting Third Street North, Fourth Street North, and Seventh Avenue North is complete and water service has been restored.  

A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued as of the evening of November 8, 2024, for select customers located at 400 block of Third Street North, 400 block of Fourth Street North, 300 block of Fourth Avenue North, and 300 block of Seventh Avenue North. Letters to impacted homeowners were delivered on the evening of...

Third Street North, Fourth Street North, and Seventh Avenue North Water Services Interruption

Please be advised that there is a temporary water services interruption on Friday, November 8, 2024, for customers in the areas of the 400 block of Third Street North, 400 block of Fourth Street North, and 300 block of Seventh Avenue North. 

All residents affected received notice yesterday evening about the water service interruption. The interruption is to allow for a water main repair in the area. Detour routes will be in place. Local traffic will be permitted.

Thank you for your cooperation and...

Remembrance Day Closures

November 11 is Remembrance Day across Canada. On this day, we honour those who bravely serve our country during conflict and peace times.

All City buildings and facilities are closed on Monday, November 11, for Remembrance Day.

For after-hours issues or troubles with City services, please call 807-467-2080. 

You can also use the self-reporting online tool to Request a Service. Your request will be addressed on the next business day.

We encourage you to join your local community in attending a 

It's Time to Buy Ice Candles

The Lake of the Woods Cemetery is now accepting orders for ice candles for the 26th Annual Ice Candle Festival of Lights. Orders are accepted until Friday, December 6, 2024.

Purchase ice candles online or in person at City Hall to be placed at the grave of your loved one, at the memory board, or at a Veteran's grave.

The Adopt A Veteran's Grave program returns again this year. When you participate in this program, you are helping us reach our goal of having an ice candle on every Veteran's grave and...