Fire Ban in Effect

No Outside Burning Until Further Notice

Please be advised that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has announced a Restricted Fire Zone is in effect as of Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. local time for the Northwest region.

In collaboration with this announcement, City of Kenora Fire and Emergency Services has issued a City-Wide fire ban for the City of Kenora.

All outside burning is prohibited, including brush and grass burning, backyard fire pits, or cook stoves that use solid fuels (wood or charcoal). BBQs that use propane are permitted with extreme caution.  

All burning permits are cancelled until further notice.

The City of Kenora fire ban will remain in effect until the Restricted Fire Zone is lifted by MNRF.

Have questions? Call Kenora Fire and Emergency Services

Transfer Station is Open

The Transfer Station has reopened following the flood clean-up. All services have resumed and the facility is operating its regular hours.

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Local Opportunities

Find your local opportunity for growth and development in the City of Kenora. View our Local Opportunities map to learn more about development incentives, development zones, and business improvement areas.

Contact us

Contact the Economic Development Team

Megan Dokuchie, Economic Development Officer
Phone: 807-467-2127

Allyson Pele, Economic Development Officer
Phone: 807-467-2204

Operations Building
60 Fourteenth Street North
Kenora, Ontario P9N 4M9

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