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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,...

Retail and Service-Based Business Owners Enhance Your Sales Strategy

The City’s Economic Development and Tourism Department is excited to host ‘The Future of Business: It’s a Tall Order’ with keynote speaker Heather Thomson. 

Business owners are invited to attend an insightful keynote presentation on Thursday, November 7, designed to equip Kenora businesses with tools to sharpen their sales strategies and adapt to evolving consumer behaviour trends. Renowned keynote speaker, Heather Thomson, a leading expert in consumer behaviour and business strategy, will guide...

Transfer Station Seasonal Sunday Hours

Please be advised that starting on Sunday, November 3, the Transfer Station will have reduced hours on Sundays for the winter. 

The seasonal Sunday hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Regular Sunday hours will resume in the spring of 2025. 

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we move into seasonal hours.

Test Your Home for Radon, City Offers 100 Free Test Kits to Residents

The City’s Fire and Emergency Services is participating in Take Action on Radon’s ‘100 Radon Test Kit Challenge’ and is encouraging Kenora residents to test their homes for radon. We have 100 free radon test kits available to give away to residents. 

To obtain a kit, pre-register at takeactiononradon.ca/100-radon-test-kit-challenge/. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email from Take Action Radon and be invited to attend a one-hour Radon Information Session held on October...

Rabbit Lake Road Community Safety Zone Extended

Please be advised that the Community Safety Zone on Rabbit Lake Road has been extended, and the speed limit has been reduced, from Valley Drive heading west on Rabbit Lake Road for 2.3 kilometers. 

The speed limit within the Community Safety Zone is 40 kilometers per hour.  

Signs are posted alerting motorists of the new speed limit in the area. 

Due to the narrow road and limited shoulder space, the Community Safety Zone is designed to promote safe road use for both pedestrians and motorists. This...