News and Notices

The Kenora Public Library's Spice of the Month for November is Turmeric. Spice will be available for pickup starting Tuesday, November 10th at both the Kenora and Keewatin Branch.

Spice packs will be limited to one per person and available while supplies last.

The City invites residents and their families to a community celebration marking the completion of the Central Park Greenspace project. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Monday, November 9, at 4:00 p.m., along the park's new accessible pathway.

The Kenora Public Library is hosting an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book, A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?

Tuesday, November 10th at 2:00pm.

Register and submit questions here.

Please be advised that the stairway on north side of the building at 100 Main Street South and the walkway at the rear of the building (west side) will be closed to pedestrians from November 2 to 30, 2026.

Stay informed about what’s happening with Kenora Recreation. You can now sign up to receive email updates about new programs, upcoming events, cancellations, important announcements, and other opportunities related to our pool, ice arenas, fitness classes, children’s programming, recreation programs, and facilities.

Please be advised that downtown roads will be temporarily closed on Saturday, November 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the Kenora Kinsmen Club Santa Claus Parade.

For those interested in pursuing the National Lifeguard (NL) certification, you are invited to attend our free NL Prep Sessions every Tuesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre.

Please be advised that from November 3 to November 5, a temporary four-way stop will be in place at the intersection of Second Street South and Eighth Avenue South to allow for the replacement of a traffic signal pole.

Please be advised that new lane configurations, line painting, and traffic signal upgrades are now in operation at the two Lakeview Drive intersections at Parsons Street and Minnesota Street, and Lakeview Drive and Nethercutt Drive. Motorists are advised to familiarize themselves with the updated intersection layouts and follow with all posted traffic controls.

It's time to purchase ice candles. This holiday season, support the 28th Annual Festival of Lights at the Lake of the Woods Cemetery by purchasing ice candles to be placed at the grave of your loved one, the memory board, or a Veteran's grave.