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City Invests in Development on Former Mill Property

The City of Kenora has invested $1.6M in the construction and acquisition of a new road that will connect Ninth Street North to Main Street North on the former Abitibi Mill site.

Construction of the new road will begin in 2024 and is expected to be completed in late fall. The road has strategic importance to the City because it enables residential development to occur on two key lots at the former mill site (Lots 5 and 6). It will also provide the necessary sewer and water infrastructure...

City Pursuing New Trash Bag for Adopt a Block Program

The City of Kenora is pursuing a sustainable trash bag solution for use in the Adopt a Block program by trialling a new compostable bag that will reduce the impact of plastic bags in our landfill. 

The City is testing a certified compostable bag for the roadside trash Adopt a Block program. A supply of the unbranded compostable bags will be distributed to Volunteers in the Spring as a trial. Our goal is to determine if compostable bags are a viable option to replace the current plastic bags. If the...

Pothole Works

Normal winter weather fluctuations in Northwestern Ontario create perfect conditions for spring pothole formation. Our Roads Division takes steps to quickly repair potholes. Potholes become much more prevalent during the spring due to the freeze/thaw cycle. Water seeps into cracks in the pavement, saturating the soil underneath. Temperatures drop and the water in the soil freezes and expands, pushing up the asphalt. The constant traffic load breaks the asphalt causing surface holes. Further...

Time to Check Our Smoke Alarms

As daylight saving time approaches this Sunday, March 10, the City of Kenora Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents to not only set your clocks forward but also ensure your smoke alarms are working. This simple action could save lives in the event of a fire emergency. 

Daylight saving time serves as a biannual reminder for residents to perform routine safety checks around their homes. By taking a few moments to inspect and test smoke alarms, you can significantly reduce the risk of...

Keewatin Channel Bridge Assessment

Please be advised that Stantec will be conducting an assessment of the Keewatin Channel Bridge this week. The assessment is being done ahead of the steel coating project taking place later this year. The assessment work will occur beneath and on the sides of the bridge, where the Engineers will use rope access to check the bridge components. 

There will be no impact on traffic or sidewalks during this time.