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Hydrant Maintenance

Please be advised that the City of Kenora will be performing hydrant flow testing, flushing, and winterizing of the City of Kenora Water System beginning Monday, September 20, through to Friday, October 29, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 

Please note that the following may occur:

1. Discoloration of the drinking water. If this happens, run the cold water tap until the water clears.
2. A difference in pressure may be experienced. This change in pressure may cause leaks if your hot water tank is on the...

Norman Park Accessibility Project

Please be advised that Sierra Construction will begin constructing an accessible paved walkway at Norman Park starting on Tuesday, September 7. 

During the construction period, it may be required to close Norman Beach temporarily to visitors.

The Rotary Splash Park will continue to operate as usual; however, note that the seasonal closing date is mid-September.

The project is expected to be completed by the end of September.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this project.

Central Park Construction Zone

Please be advised that beginning on Tuesday, August 17, Titan Contractors will begin construction in the Central Park area.   

A portion of Park Street will be closed for the day on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

A portion of First Street South will be closed until further notice, with a detour route in place.

A speed bump to protect a bypass pumping line will be installed on Park Street.

A construction speed limit will be posted in the construction zone.

Motorists are asked to slow down and...

City Finalizes Sale of Former OPP Station

The City is excited to announce the sale of the property and building at 1125 Highway 17 East has been finalized. As of July 12, 2021, the City officially signed over the property to the new owner. Construction has started to renovate the existing building from a policing station to business offices.

MNP was the successful bidder in a competitive Expression Of Interest (EOI) process launched on May 22, 2020. The purpose of the competition was to find an investor that would be interested in the opportunity...

Kenora Opens New Dog Park

Today Mayor and Council officially unlocked the gate to the City’s first permanent off-leash dog park. The new dog park, located behind the A & W ball diamonds, answers the call from dog enthusiasts for a much needed off-leash space in the municipality.

Work began in the spring of 2021 to overhaul the 2.5 acres of vacant land creating a suitable place for dogs to socialize and exercise. This completely fenced-in site offers two separated areas for play and leash-free running, one for puppies...