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Coker Road and Anderson Branch Road Surface Treatment

Please be advised that surface treatment repairs will be carried out on Coker Road and Anderson Branch Road starting on Tuesday, August 6, at the locations shown in the maps below.

Work will take place for the duration of August and into early September, weather permitting.

There may be traffic delays. Motorists and pedestrians are reminded to obey the signs and traffic controls. Use caution when heavy equipment is working.

We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation during this maintenance...

Water Dispensing Station Upgrades

Please be advised that the City of Kenora water dispensing stations are being upgraded to a new key-fob payment system.  

The Crawford Road Station has been upgraded to the key-fob system. Customers with water cards can still access bulk water at the Evergreen Road Station (low and high flow).

On Tuesday, August 6, the Evergreen Station will be out of service for upgrades.

Once both stations have been converted, customers will need a key-fob to use the water stations. The new key-fobs are available...

Drewry Drive Temporary Closure

Please be advised that a portion of Drewry Drive will be closed to all traffic beginning on Thursday, July 18, and reopening on Wednesday, August 7.  

Access from the north and south entrances of Drewry Drive will remain open to local traffic. 

The temporary closure is necessary to accommodate a water and sanitary service installation. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Titan Contractors at 807-548-5666. 

We thank the public for their patience and cooperation.

Library and Senior Centre Programming Continues Despite Closure of Keewatin Library

On June 28, the City and Kenora Public Library Board announced that the Keewatin Library and Keewatin Senior Centre, located on Ottawa Street, will be closed until further notice due to structural issues with the roof. The safety of residents and staff is our primary concern, and we are taking all necessary steps to address the situation with compassion and diligence. 

Senior centre programs have currently been relocated to the Bowman Electric Keewatin Memorial Arena, while there are no ice...

Fourteenth Avenue North Improvement Project

Please be advised that road and sidewalk improvements will begin on Fourteenth Avenue North on Monday, July 15, closing the road to all traffic and pedestrians.

The improvement work will be completed in two phases. The first phase takes place between Eighth Street North and Sixth Street North. The second phase will extend up to Ninth Street North. Detour routes will be in place.

Only local traffic will be permitted through the work site.

Sidewalks will be closed to pedestrians.

City transit bus...