News and Notices

Join us online at the Kenora Public Library as we step into a sprawling world of celestial magic, political intrigue, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and Sky trilogy. Black Sun, Fevered Star, and Mirrored Heavens are inspired by the rich and diverse cultures of the pre-Columbian Americas, reshaping modern speculative fiction with unmissable worldbuilding.

Thursday, November 19th at 7:00pm.

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Please be advised that during the week of November 17, City crews will be working at the Main Street Christmas Tree location in preparation for the holiday season and tree lighting ceremony.

Traffic control configuration at the Sixteenth Avenue North Railway Crossing will be modified to improve vehicle movement through the area and help prevent vehicles from stopping on the tracks. These changes take effect on November 17, 2026.

Please be advised that the garbage building at the Kenora Transfer Facility will be temporarily closed from November 10 until November 25 for repairs.

Please be advised that Matheson Street South from the First Street South intersection to McClellan Avenue will be closed on Tuesday, November 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to allow for manhole repairs.

The pool at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre, including the tot pool, hot tub, and sauna, will be closed on Tuesday, November 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for staff training. 

Please be advised that the Coney Island floating walkway will be installed on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

The Kenora Public Library presents an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin, in which he explores the question: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of modern society? 

Wednesday, November 11th at 2:00pm.

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All City facilities will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, to observe Remembrance Day. The Wave microtransit service will operate on November 11.

Please be advised that the Boatlift Road boat launch on the Lake of the Woods side and a portion of the parking lot will be temporarily closed from November 9 to 13 for rehabilitation work on the boat launch.