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Get Ready to Ride the Wave, the City's New Microtransit System

Kenora will soon experience a new flexible, affordable, on-demand microtransit service, The Wave, when it hits the road Tuesday, October 15. 

Starting at 7 a.m., hop on board for just $2.50 per ride! To celebrate our launch, we’re offering three free one-way rides throughout October. It’s time to ride The Wave and discover a new way to travel to work, the grocery store, your favourite restaurant, local downtown shops, personal appointments, and more! 

Our vibrant fleet features four vehicles — two of...

Interim Tax Bill Notice

2025 Interim Tax Bills have been sent by mail as of Friday, January 10, 2025 for all City of Kenora property owners.

Due date for payment is February 20, 2025. 

Tax bill payments may be made in person at City Hall, by mail, using PaySimply, through your personal telephone banking, or on-line banking service. Please allow three to five business days if paying on-line or directly at your financial institution.

Should you require a receipt, please send payment along with the entire bill; do not detach...

Snow Removal Second Street North and Brinkman Road

Please be advised that snow removal operations will take place on Second Street North and Brinkman Road on Tuesday, January 14, and Wednesday, January 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The work plan may be adjusted if there are weather changes or if emergencies and other snow event priorities develop. 

Signs will be posted in the snow removal area to indicate ‘No Parking’ zones.  Vehicles parked in a signed snow removal zone may be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. 

As the City works to clear...

Snow Removal Heenan Place, Nairn Avenue, Minto Avenue

Please be advised that snow removal operations will take place on Heenan Place, Nairn Avenue, and Minto Avenue on Monday, January 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The work plan may be adjusted if there are weather changes or if emergencies and other snow event priorities develop. 

Signs will be posted in the snow removal area to indicate ‘No Parking’ zones.  Vehicles parked in a signed snow removal zone may be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. 

As the City works to clear snow and ice from...

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Rescind Notice

Please be advised that the precautionary boil water advisory issued on January 2, 2025, has been rescinded for all persons consuming water from the City of Kenora water distribution system from the following locations: 

• Minnesota Street, address numbers 40, 30, 26, 22, 21, 19, 17, 15, 14, 13, 9, 8, 5, 2, 1;
• Pearson Street, address numbers 8, 16, 20, 28, 34, 42; and 
• 931 Lakeview Drive.

The precautionary boil water advisory is rescinded effective January 10, 2025. 

Laboratory testing of the water supply...