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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, all City facilities, with the exception of The Muse, will be closed on Saturday, September 30. The Moncrief Construction Sports Centre will open at 6:00 p.m. for the SIJHL hockey game. 

On Monday, October 2, City Hall and Operations Centre will be closed to recognize the civic holiday. 

City Staff are continuing their journey in learning the truth of our history, during Truth and Reconciliation Week through staff education participation....

Residents Urged to Participate in Test Your Smoke Alarm Day

The City of Kenora Fire and Emergency Service is proud to announce its participation in “Saved by the Beep”, Ontario's first Test Your Smoke Alarm Day scheduled for Thursday, September 28th! This initiative aims to raise awareness about the vital role that smoke alarms play in keeping residents safe during a fire emergency. 

Last year there were 133 fire fatalities in the province. Fires can occur unexpectedly and can devastate homes and endanger lives within minutes. Properly working smoke...

City Economic Development Department Hosting Northern Event

The City of Kenora was selected to host the Northern Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) event. The event is taking place on September 21 at Seven Generations Education Institute: Manidoo Baawaatig. EDCO is hosting four professional development regional events throughout Ontario in 2023. Each event is a full day of sessions that have a regional focus on subjects that are relevant. This program allows members to learn and share information on current issues and programs that affect the...

StreetScan Conducting Pavement Condition Index

Please be advised that StreetScan will be in Kenora to conduct a Pavement Condition Index on City of Kenora roads beginning on Wednesday, September 13, for approximately one week. 

The results of the Pavement Condition Index will be used for capital planning for repair, maintenance, and reconstruction of roads. 

Expect to see the vehicle on local roads over the next week.

StreetScan employs vehicle-mounted sensing technology to assess road conditions in normal traffic flow. The system utilizes its...

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...