News and Notices

Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel. Flooded roads, standing water, fallen trees, and other storm-related hazards may affect travel throughout the community. If you must drive, use caution, and plan a safe alternate route home, as some roads may be closed or impassable. 

The City is pleased to advise that Coker Road has reopened to traffic. All detour signage has been removed and final grading work has been completed.

Tourism Kenora is hosting Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™, a once-in-a-lifetime community event at the Kenora Harbourfront and south harbourfront parking lot. The south harbourfront parking lot will be closed, and traffic and parking impacts are expected during event setup and on event day.

Please be advised that there may be traffic delays in the downtown core on Saturday, June 27, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

The City's recreation department is excited to announce that the Lane Pool will be staying open for one more week before closing for the summer.

Please be advised that the Matheson Street bridge will be closed to all traffic and pedestrians on Monday, June 29, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Hydro One will be replacing poles and requires a planned power outage in our community on June 25, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Please be advised that a section of First Street North at Matheson Street North will be reduced to a single lane on Friday, June 26, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to remove a hazardous tree.

On Canada Day, join us for a Canada Day Celebration. Gather your family and friends for free festivities on the Kenora harbourfront. Here's what open and closed on Wednesday, July 1:

Please be advised that Norman Park beach will be temporarily closed from Monday, June 22 to Wednesday, June 24 to allow for the installation of Hoopla Island.