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Third Street North Area Water Services Interruption

Please be advised that there will be a temporary water services interruption on Tuesday, October 29, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for customers in the areas of Third Street North, Fourth Street North, and Fifth Street North between Main Street North and Matheson Street North. 

See the service area noted in the map. Affected residents include:

• 202, 210, 214, 216 Third Street North
• 307 and 415 Main Street North
• 200 to 312 Fourth Street North
• 318, 319, 325, 414, 415, and 419 Matheson Street North
• 204 to 329...

Portage Bay Bridge Closure Continues for Assessment and Repair Works

Please be advised that Portage Bay Bridge will remain closed to all vehicles and pedestrians while the bridge assessment work continues. An update on the closure status will be provided next week. 

Motorists are advised to continue following the detour routes. 

The streetlights remain turned off along the bridge and the south shoreline. 

Thank you for your patience during this infrastructure work and attention to those working on the bridge.

2025 Budget Overview, Understanding Kenora’s Financial Landscape

As we approach budget discussions for 2025, it is important for the community to have insight regarding recent revenue trends, taxation rates, inflation, operating costs, and the challenges we anticipate in the coming year. As Council prepares to review the initial draft of the 2025 Budget overview on October 29, 2024, it is important for the public to understand the financial challenges and decisions that will need to be made.

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The City of Kenora manages and maintains 21 bridges,...

River Drive Lane Closure for Ditching Work

Please be advised that traffic will be reduced to one lane from 871 River Drive to 1215 River Drive on Friday, October 25, Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29 for ditching work. The eastbound lane will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., while the westbound lane will remain open. 

Traffic will be controlled by flagging. Motorists are advised to obey traffic control and use caution through the work area. 

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

Railway Street Closure October 24 to November 8, 2024

Please be advised that Railway Street from 1405 Railway Street (Derouard Motors) to 1518 Railway Street (Pro-Auto Glass and Windows) will be closed to all-through traffic from Thursday, October 24, to Friday, November 8, for road improvements. 

There will be no access to Gould Road at Railway Street during this closure; however, access to Sedesky Road, businesses, and homes will be maintained throughout the construction work. 

Construction work will be performed from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; however,...