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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.
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.
Please be advised that the seasonal washroom locations at our parks will be closing for the season on Monday, October 6. Ballfield washrooms will be closed on Monday, October 13.
Please be advised that the intersection of First Avenue South and Fourth Street South will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday, October 6, at 8:30 a.m. for a watermain repair.
Please be advised that residents may be noticing changes in the taste and or odour of their drinking water. We want to assure you that the water is safe to drink.
Please be advised that temporary one-way detour routes for the Ninth Street North project area will be in place on Thursday October 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..
Please be advised that traffic will be reduced to one lane on Second Street South, near the intersection of Fourth Avenue South, and the sidewalk at the crosswalk will be closed on Wednesday, October 1.
Please be advised that City of Kenora customers may experience delays in receiving water services bills, property tax notices, and other receivables due to the current interruption to postal services.
It is important to remember that customers are still responsible for paying their bills on time.
Please be advised that a culvert will be replaced on Duffus Road on Thursday, September 25, starting at 9:00 a.m.
Please be advised that all City facilities will be closed on Tuesday, September 30, to recognize Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Hydro One will be performing important power line work in our area to bring safe and reliable power to its customers. A planned outage in our area is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Contact Us
City of Kenora
1 Main Street South
Kenora ON P9N3X2
Phone: 807-467-2000
After hours: 807-467-2080
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Closed on Holidays
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