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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.

City of Kenora Council Summary for September 20, 2022

This summary is a snapshot of the decisions made by City of Kenora Council at the September 20, 2022 meeting. Please review the minutes for an official record of the meeting proceedings.

Council accepts the investment report of the Kenora Citizens’ Prosperity Trust Fund

Council accepted the second quarter investment fund which included reporting of the Kenora Citizens’ Prosperity Trust Fund. All investments experienced negative market impacts in the second quarter of 2022. The market deteriorated...

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Notice for McLeod Park

Schedule A+ notification Kenora Harbourfront: McLeod Park upgrades

The City of Kenora will be making improvements to McLeod Park, located on the north end of the Harbourfront Greenbelt opposite Husky the Muskie and adjacent to Lakeview Drive, in Kenora, Ontario. The project includes the renewal of approximately 580 m2 of the current Park’s footprint. Construction includes soft landscaping, hard landscaping, structural and electrical elements. The City of Kenora plans to improve the park in two...

City of Kenora Council Summary for August 9, 2022

This summary is a snapshot of the decisions made by City of Kenora Council at the August 9, 2022 meeting. Please review the minutes for an official record of the meeting proceedings.

Council approves Coney Island foot bridge replacement

Council approved a $225,000 budget amendment to replace the Coney Island foot bridge. The foot bridge was damaged in the spring from high water and extreme wind conditions. It is important to replace the foot bridge before freeze-up so Coney Island residents can continue...

Statement of Position on Central Park Bylaw Amendment Appeal

The City of Kenora passed By-law 33-2021, to adopt Amendment 21-01 to the Official Plan and By-law 34-2021, to amend the Zoning By-law, on March 16, 2021. The purpose of the amendments is to re-designate and rezone City-owned lands that are currently parkland, to permit residential development in the Central park area. That rezoning was appealed by a member of the public in April 2021.

The public appeal focused on three main issues of concern:

1. The removal of parkland;
2. The requirement for a noise...