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Lakeside Construction Works and Traffic Congestion

Please be advised that there are several construction works that are taking place in the Lakeside area that is causing significant traffic congestion. 

Some of this roadwork was planned infrastructure upgrades that were scheduled to take place, and other areas such as the Safeway bridge (First Avenue South) closure is an emergency water main break that is taking significantly longer to repair than initially anticipated. 

Please understand that the contractors and City staff are working diligently...

Member Required for Police Services Board

The Kenora Police Services Board (KPSB) is a civilian board that is responsible for determining Kenora’s policing priorities and objectives. The KPSB consists of five members that include municipal officials, provincial appointees and one member of the public appointed by Council. The City of Kenora is governed by Section 10 of the Police Services Act and the relationship between the KPSB and the Municipal Council is important. The main responsibilities of OPP Service Boards, such as the KPSB,...

City Invites Youth Participation in Community Art Project

The City of Kenora, in partnership with Harbourtown BIZ, is excited to launch a new community youth art project to enhance Kenora’s Harbourtown Centre this winter.

The art project invites youth aged 18 and under to participate in designing winter-themed banners to decorate the street poles in the Harbourtown Centre. Participants will use a template scaled to a life-sized banner to create their design. Young artists may wish to feature their favourite winter activity or experience on the banner,...

Basketball Courts Temporarily Closed

Please be advised the basketball courts at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre will be closed until further notice. This temporary closure is for your safety during the ongoing construction near the entrance. Once the work in this small section near the courts is completed, you can use the courts again.

Stay tuned for updates on when the courts will reopen.

Thank you for your understanding.

Coker Road, East of Kelly Road, Reopens

The City of Kenora is pleased to share that the repair work on Coker Road, East of Kelly Road, has been completed and the road is open.

Driver's will notice reduced speed signage requiring a maximum travel speed of 30 km/h. 

Water levels in the area are still experiencing minor fluctuations.

The City's Engineering staff, supported by Stantec Engineering, will continue to monitor the road conditions into next summer. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding throughout the closure.