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Survey Work at Intersection of Highway 17 and Minnesota Street, Parsons Street

Please be advised that survey work will be carried out at the intersection of Highway 17 and Minnesota Street and Parson Street on Wednesday, August 14. 

Traffic Control will be in place. 

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

Mellick Avenue Closure for Guard Rail Work

Please be advised the Mellick Avenue between Rabbit Lake Road and Fourteenth Street North will be closed to traffic on Tuesday, August 13, and Wednesday, August 14.

The closure is necessary to allow for guard rail replacements at the north end of Mellick Avenue. 

Detour signs will be posted directing traffic to Fourteenth Street North and Veterans Drive. 

We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation during this work.

34 Minnesota Street Development

The City is in receipt of a planning application to build a 32-unit apartment building which includes a Day Nursery on the ground floor. It is important for the public to understand that the proposed land use and building envelope comply with current zoning HC [4] Highway Commercial, which allows for “dwelling units above commercial uses, not to exceed six (6) storeys or 20 m in height, and business and/or professional offices, and to adjust setback requirements to the front yard (water) 7 m,...

Main Street South Temporary Closure

Please be advised that Main Street from First Street South to Second Street South will be closed and designated as a ‘No Parking Zone’ on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

The Main Street Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free to attend and open to the public. The ‘No Parking Zone’ will be established in the morning to allow vendors, shops, and food trucks time to set up. 

For those businesses impacted by the No Parking Zone, there is limited free parking available...

Enhancing Lake Access to Black Sturgeon Lake Property Owners Association

The City is pleased to announce a significant contribution from the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) to the Black Sturgeon Lake Property Owners Association (BSLPOA). In a recent gathering, Mayor Poirier and Councillor Barb Manson presented a financial contribution of $40,000 aimed at enhancing local tourism and access to some of our region’s beautiful waterways.

The MAT, which is collected on short-term accommodations within the City of Kenora, generates valuable revenue that is shared with the...