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Fire Prevention Week October 6 to 12, 2024
Posted on Tuesday, October 01, 2024 11:54 AM
Fire Prevention Week Approaches, Check Your Smoke Alarms. Attend the Fire Hall Open House.
Fire Prevention Week (FPW) runs October 6 to 12, 2024. The City of Kenora Fire and Emergency Services is excited to share in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week (FPW) for more than 100 years—to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!TM” The campaign works to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.
War Veteran Gravestones Cleaning and Relevelling
Posted on Friday, September 27, 2024 04:26 PM
Please be advised that there will be cleaning and relevelling of war veteran gravestones on October 2 to October 3, 2024 at the Lake of the Woods Cemetery.
This is essential upkeep in honouring the memory of our veterans. Proper upkeep ensures that the memorials remain a source of comfort and reflection for those who visit.
The cemetery remains open to the public. Motorists and pedestrians are reminded to use caution while travelling around the workers.
We thank the public for their understanding...
Keewatin Library Update, Senior Programming and Library Services Continue
Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:38 PM
The City announced on June 28, 2024, that the Keewatin Library and Keewatin Senior Centre, located on Ottawa Street, will be closed until further notice due to structural issues with the roof. The safety of residents is our top priority, and we are committed to addressing this situation with care while continuing to provide library and senior programs to the community.
Upon discovery, the City engaged our insurer to begin the assessment of the roof failure. In mid-July, an external engineering...
Test Your Smoke Alarm Day Takes Place September 28 Across Ontario
Posted on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 04:25 PM
The City of Kenora Fire and Emergency Services is calling on all residents to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be Saved by the Beep with a working smoke alarm – it is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.
Our Fire and Emergency Services team is joining communities across Ontario on September 28 by asking everyone to take a minute and to ensure that there are working smoke alarms installed in their home.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Posted on Monday, September 23, 2024 03:41 PM
In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, all City facilities, with the exception of Emergency Services, will be closed on Monday, September 30.
City Staff are continuing their journey in learning the truth of our history, during Truth and Reconciliation Week through daily staff education participation from September 23 to September 27.
Please visit The Muse this week to see a display of loaned work from Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun called ‘The Protector’ and selected prints by...