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Matheson Street South Road Closure

Please be advised that a section of Matheson Street South between First Street South and McClellan Avenue will be closed on Thursday, June 12, for a watermain repair. 

Motorists are advised to use alternative travel routes around the work area.

Thank you for your patience during this infrastructure repair work.

Final Tax Bill Notice

Notice to rate payers of all property classes

The 2025 Final Tax Bills for all property tax classes have been mailed as of Monday, June 9, 2025.

The bills are due and payable on or before Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

You have several options to pay your taxes, including:

• In person or drop box at City Hall
• By mail
• Personal telephone banking
• On-line banking service
• PaySimply

Please allow 3 to 5 business days if paying on-line or directly at your financial institution.

Should you require a receipt, please send...

Railway Street Single Lane Traffic

Please be advised that traffic will be reduced to one lane on Railway Street from Sedesky Road to north of 1451 Railway Street on Thursday, June 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for construction works. 

Flaggers will be on-site to control traffic. Motorists are reminded to obey the signs and traffic controls. Use caution when heavy equipment is working. 

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

We thank the public for their patience and cooperation...

Sidewalk Temporary Closure on Matheson Street South

Please be advised that the sidewalk on the west side of Matheson Street South and in front of 251 Second Street South, will be temporarily closed from Monday, June 9 until Wednesday, June 11 to allow for construction work at Sushi 251. 

We thank the public for their cooperation during this work.

Matiowski Farmers' Market Returns on Wednesdays

Celebrating 20 years! The Matiowski Farmers' Market is back on the Kenora Harbourfront under the Jarnel Contracting Pavilion. 

Running every Wednesday for seventeen weeks, starting June 11 until October 1, from 8:30 am. to 2:00 p.m., with over one hundred local and regional vendors weekly.

You will find produce, meat, treats, artisans, crafters, jewellers, community groups and so much more.

See you at the Jarnel Contracting Pavilion on Wednesdays!