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City Raises Métis Flag Permanently at City Hall

The Métis flag has reserved permanent residency outside Kenora City Hall as a symbol of the City’s ongoing commitment to Indigenous reconciliation.

A flag raising ceremony took place on Friday, October 14th with a ceremonial event recognizing the significance of the Métis people in our community and the partnerships with Métis people.

The event welcomed several Métis leaders and dignitaries including Kenora Métis Council Senator Karen Cederwall, Kenora Métis Council President, Liz Boucha, and Regional...

Performance Sponsorship Naming Rights

The City of Kenora has collaborated with local companies to rename some of Kenora’s municipal facilities. The Municipality has engaged an agency to provide sponsorship, naming rights and advertising services for various municipal facilities for the purpose of reducing the impact on taxpayers. 

What are naming rights?

Naming rights are a financial transaction and form of advertising whereby a corporation or other entity purchases the right to name a facility or event, typically for a defined...

City of Kenora Council Summary for October 7, 2022

This summary is a snapshot of the decisions made by City of Kenora Council at the October 7, 2022 meeting. Please review the minutes for an official record of the meeting proceedings.

Council approves December meeting schedule

Council approved a meeting date change for the December Committee of the Whole Council meeting. The meeting will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022 with the regular Council meeting on December 20, 2022.

Council approves contract agreement for Coney Island Park

Council approved...

City Adds Indigenous Relations Specialist to the Team

September 30th, the City of Kenora commemorates the history and legacy of residential schools by wearing Orange Shirts to honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools. This day provides an opportunity to reflect on the painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools and to renew The City of Kenora’s commitment to truth and reconciliation.

Building relationships and recognizing Indigenous peoples’ rich history and diverse culture is a key priority of...

New Crosswalk Fifth Street South and Highway 17 E

Please be advised that there is a new pedestrian crossing located at the Fifth Street South and Highway 17 E intersection.

As the intersection is new, both motorists and pedestrians should proceed with caution while using the intersection.

The pedestrian crossing signal is activated in conjunction with a green light for northbound traffic on Fifth Street South.

Motorists are asked to take extra time ensuring the crosswalk is clear of pedestrians prior to proceeding onto Highway 17 E.