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City Closes Pool for the Season

Posted on Monday, May 03, 2021 02:28 PM

The City has made the difficult decision to close the Kenora Recreation Centre pool for the season due to the ongoing uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Given the current lockdown and the uncertainty of how the restrictions will look following the Provincial lockdown, we have made the difficult decision to close the pool and move full-time staff to lay off until the fall. We recognize the need for the pool facility to many members in the community, especially our seniors and persons...

City Announces New Fire Chief

Posted on Monday, May 03, 2021 10:19 AM

The City of Kenora is pleased to announce the appointment of Kent Readman as the City’s next Fire Chief.

Chief Readman brings a wealth of knowledge and an array of experiences in the fire service industry to the role, and the Mayor, Council and City Administration is excited to welcome Kent and his family to Kenora.

Fire service runs in his blood, his father, a 20+ year veteran. Chief Readman recalls fondly growing up at the fire hall and all of his best friends being kids of fire fighters. Originally...

Second Street South Water Service Interruptions

Posted on Monday, May 03, 2021 10:14 AM

Please be advised that residents of the 500, 600, 700 blocks on Second Street South will experience water service interruptions on Tuesday, May 4, beginning at 8:00 a.m. with services reinstated by 6:00 p.m.

This interruption is necessary as Titan Contractors continues with the water and sewer reconstruction project in this area.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this infrastructure project.

Ditch Brushing on Sunnyside Road

Posted on Friday, April 30, 2021 04:24 PM

Please be advised we will be carrying out ditch brushing on Sunnyside Road starting on Monday, May 3, until Friday, May 7.

Motorists and pedestrians should obey traffic control and signage and be aware of flying debris in the work area.

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

Kenora Fire and Emergency Services Urge Residents to Be Ready For Anything

Posted on Friday, April 30, 2021 08:08 AM

Emergency Preparedness Week May 2 to 8, 2021

Emergency Preparedness Week is a national campaign to increase awareness of individual and family preparedness. Kenora Fire and Emergency Services urge you to think about the risks we could face, prepare a personal emergency plan, and build a 72 hours emergency kit for your home to Be Ready For Anything.

As we have experienced in the last year with COVID-19, the evacuation of residents of Red Lake, and other local flooding threats, we all have a role...

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