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Council Approves 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the City of Kenora

Today Council approves the 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements.  The City received an unqualified audit report and has maintained financial stability in 2021. 

The 2021 Financial Statements continue to reflect the healthy financial position currently enjoyed by the City of Kenora despite the financial challenges of COVID-19. The City continues to work to improve the current infrastructure deficit while maintaining an appropriate balance between services and property tax rates. 

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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.