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Norman Drive Road Closed Due to Significant Water Main Break

Please be advised that there is a significant water main break at Norman Drive, and repair crews are currently on-site addressing the issue. As a result, an emergency closure of Norman Drive and surrounding roads is in effect. Traffic control will be in place. 

We urge all Keewatin residents to reduce their water usage during this time. 

For those planning travel to and from the Norman and Keewatin areas, please use the Kenora Bypass to help facilitate the repair work and minimize travel disruptions. 

Collective Bargaining Community Update 1

The City and CUPE have been in collective bargaining aimed at achieving a renewal of the collective agreement for our 140 front-line workers. The bargaining teams have been meeting since October 17, 2024. 

During this time, the bargaining teams have reached agreement on a number of issues, however a few key items, such as labour market adjustments, general salary increases, bonus vacation days and double-time provisions, remain outstanding.  

Last week, following three days of bargaining, with the...

Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and Community Improvement Plan Reviews and Open House

The City is undertaking Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and Community Improvement Plan Reviews. The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Review will result in a new Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the City. 

An Official Plan is a policy document adopted by Council under the provisions of Ontario’s Planning Act. As such, it must reflect and be consistent with matters of provincial interest. The City’s current Official Plan and Zoning By-law were approved in 2015. The City is undertaking a review and...

Evergreen Water Station Out of Service

Please be advised that the Evergreen Water Station on Brinkman Road is temporarily out of service for repairs.  

Customers may access water at the Crawford Water Station, off Mellick Avenue on Crawford Road. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this unplanned outage may cause. 

Traffic Reduced to One Lane on Lakeview Drive

Please be advised that traffic on Lakeview Drive, from the Winnipeg River West Bridge to the Winnipeg River East Bridge (Hospital Bridge), will be reduced to a single lane on Sunday, February 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Flaggers will be on-site to manage traffic flow. 

This temporary lane closure is necessary for geotechnical drilling in preparation for the City’s 2025 paving projects. 

Thank you for your cooperation and patience while this work is being carried out.