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Highway 17 West and Lakeview Drive Roadside Maintenance

Please be advised that traffic will be reduced to one lane, or intermittently closed, on Wednesday, May 14, as per the following: 

• Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Highway 17 West between St. Clair Street and May Avenue; and

• Beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Lakeview Drive, from 100 meters east of Parsons Street to 250 meters east of Parsons Street. 

Motorists are advised to proceed cautiously and follow traffic control. 

Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this roadside maintenance work.

What's Open, Closed This Victoria Day Holiday

On Monday, May 19, the Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All other City buildings and facilities are closed, including the Transfer Station, Kenora Public Library, The Muse, Operations Centre, City Hall, Bowman Electric Keewatin Memorial Arena, and Moncrief Construction Sports Centre.

The Wave, microtransit service, does not operate on the holiday.

Coney Island recycle and waste collection starts Tuesday, May 20.

Emergency services on duty as usual. 

For after-hours...

City of Kenora Launches Economic Development Survey

The City’s Economic Development and Tourism Department is excited to announce the launch of a marketing project aimed at shaping the future of economic growth and opportunities Kenora.

The first step of this project is to deliver a short survey, designed to gather input from the community about the kind of businesses, services and opportunities that residents want to see in Kenora.

“The Economic Development team is eager to complete this project,” says Stace Gander, Director of Economic...

TC Energy Blowdown Project

Notice of an upcoming TC Energy project in Kenora at Station 49 (Reddit Road).

From May 13 to May 22, 2025, TC Energy will be running Blowdowns as part of a maintenance project between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. This project could increase noise and traffic at the facilities. 

In case of a pipeline emergency, call 1-888-982-7222.

To learn more, visit TC Energy.

Honouring the Spirits with Us Message

Miigwech for Honouring the Spirits With Us

Boozhoo Treaty 3 First Nation members, City Council, community leaders, residents, friends, and family.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you who attended and supported the Spring Feast ceremony at Tunnel Island, in recognition of the Common Ground partnership between Wauzhushk Onigum Nation (WON), Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation (NAN), Washagamis Bay First Nation (WBFN), and the City of Kenora. Your presence brought positive energy,...