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City Transit Temporary Schedule Change

Please be advised that there will be a temporary change to the City Transit schedule due to a driver shortage. 

There will be no bus service on Saturdays until further notice. 

The Monday to Friday schedule will continue to operate as usual. 

We thank our ridership for their patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

City Announces New Fire Chief

The City of Kenora is pleased to announce the appointment of David Pratt as the City’s next Director of Emergency Services and Fire Chief. 

Chief Pratt takes over the reins from the current Chief, Kent Readman, effective December 5, 2022. Chief Pratt has been serving as the Deputy Fire Chief since March 2022. 

Chief Pratt has an extensive background in firefighting. He began his tenure in emergency services with the Town of Halton Hills as a volunteer firefighter in 1998. Over his career...

Northwestern Ontario Municipalities Focused on Finding a Solution for 2023 Police Costs, and Beyond

Kenora, Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake remain the three highest cost jurisdictions in all of Ontario for OPP policing services

The Councils of Kenora, Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake remain committed to working cooperatively with the Government of Ontario to find a funding solution for the extraordinarily high police costs in their three municipalities.

In April, the municipalities formed a coalition. Since that time, they have had meetings with OPP officials, Ministry staff, and the Minister on the...

Kenora Recreation Centre's Christmas Giveaway

Kenora Recreation Centre is offering a Christmas giveaway to help you stay active this holiday season.

Purchase a 25-visit, three-month, six-month, or annual membership between December 1 and 22 to have your name entered in a draw to win the grand prize of $400 in gift certificates from local businesses.

The winner will be announced on December 22 at 4 p.m.

If you purchase a gift certificate for someone else, you will have a chance to win too.

Learn about the different membership passes to plan your...

Coker Road, East of Kelly Road to Remain Closed

The City of Kenora’s Emergency Control Group has made the decision to close a portion of the Coker Road, East of Kelly Road, to all traffic until further notice.

On November 3, 2022 the City took immediate action to close a portion of the Coker Road after concerns were noted by City staff. This portion of Coker Road experienced significant and sustained submersion due to the flooding earlier this year. In response, the City took steps to build up the road to provide safe passage. It has been determined...