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The Real Cost of High Policing Costs on Our Municipalities

Infrastructure investments are lagging far behind need with no ability to catch up

The municipalities of Kenora, Sioux Lookout, and Pickle Lake estimate that since 2015, they have collectively paid out over $30 million dollars more than they should have for the day-to-day services of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). That is about $4 million dollars annually that these municipalities could have invested in critical infrastructure needs, such as roads, drainage, water and sewer infrastructure treatment,...

Lake of the Woods the focus for joint regional marketing efforts

In partnership with Destination Northern Ontario, the City of Kenora and the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, are encouraging visitors to the region once again with the launch of new regional marketing initiatives for the summer and fall of 2022. This joint campaign will focus on the Lake of the Woods.

The impact that visitors to Kenora and Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls has on the local economy is significant. Our communities boast a variety of businesses because of this impact. When people think...

Pinecone Drive Condition Advisory

Please be advised that the condition of Pinecone Drive has deteriorated, causing the shoulder of the road to fail. 

Motorists should be aware of this hazard and be cautious and slow down when driving on Pinecone Drive.

City crews are setting up barriers along the shoulder of the road and continue to monitor the conditions.

City Offers Modern Property Tax Billing Solution

The City is improving service delivery through investment in modernization by offering a new option for property owners to receive their interim and final tax bills. 

Property owners can now choose to receive their tax bills electronically. To sign up, complete the one-page form found on our Property Taxes page. You will need to enter your email address, City of Kenora tax roll number, and the property address. We will send your next tax bill to the email address you provide on the registration...

City Announces Community Improvement Plan Grant Recipients

Today, the City announced recipients of the 2022 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant programs in the Harbourtown Centre and Keewatin area. 

These programs provide funding for projects in specific areas of the municipality to support economic development, affordable housing, revitalization, accessibility, enhanced streetscapes and building facades. Council approved a program allocation of $200,000 for 2022 as a result of overwhelming demand from local businesses and property owners. 

The...