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City Unveils New Microtransit System

The City is excited to announce the launch of an improved transit service called "The Wave" on October 15, in partnership with service provider Via. This updated service aims to help residents and visitors seamlessly reach their desired destinations within the community.

The new transit system will migrate from a conventional fixed route system to a modernized microtransit model, utilizing smaller vehicles for on-demand service. Microtransit is an upgraded model of transportation that collects...

Fourteenth Avenue North and Eighth Street North Single Lane Traffic

Please be advised paving operations will continue on Fourteenth Avenue North until Saturday, August 24.

There will be single lane traffic on Eighth Street North crossing Fourteenth Avenue North during the day; however, significant traffic delays can be expected while paving is taking place in the intersection.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area and take alternate routes if possible.

We thank the public for their patience and cooperation during the Fourteenth Street North reconstruction project.

Veterans Drive Lane Closure Extended

Please be advised that the Northbound left turning lane on Veterans Drive approaching the intersection at Ninth Street North continues to be closed this evening, August 21. The right lane remains open, and drivers may use it to turn left. 

Repairs to the left lane will be completed and will be reopened tomorrow, August 22. 

Motorists are advised to obey traffic signs and use caution through the work area. 

We thank the public for their cooperation during this work.

Public to Celebrate Olympic Silver Medalist Abby Dent at Kenora Rowing Club

The City and Kenora Rowing Club invite the community to join them in commemorating Olympic Silver Medalist, Abby Dent, at a special community event scheduled for Tuesday, August 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kenora Rowing Club, located at 110 Birchwood Crescent in Garrow Park.

Abby Dent has had a remarkable athletic rowing journey, starting her rowing career as a member of the Kenora Rowing Club (KRC) and Manitoba Rowing Association (MRA), she later competed for Team Manitoba and earned a Bronze...

Intersection of Eighth Street South and Eighth Avenue South Closure

Please be advised that the intersection of Eighth Street South and Eighth Avenue South will be closed to all traffic starting at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, to Friday, August 23, for work on the water main at this location. 

We thank the public for their cooperation during this closure.