News and Notices

Second Street South approaching Main Street South and the adjacent sidewalk will be closed on Sunday, September 14 and Monday, September 15. Traffic will be redirected to use the center lane on Second Street South.

Please be advised that site preparation for the Keewatin Channel Bridge steel recoating and repair project will begin the week of September 15, 2025. Work includes clearing space around the bridge landings, as well as beneath the bridge, to allow for equipment and materials staging and setup. No traffic interruptions are anticipated, and the waterways will not be affected by these preparation activities.

The City of Kenora is pleased to announce that upgrades at the busy intersection of Ninth Street North and Twelfth Avenue North are now complete, and the road reopened in time for the first day of school.

The City of Kenora is thrilled to celebrate the success of this year’s Youth Enterprise Day Camp, held Monday, August 18 through Friday, August 22, 2025. Hosted and facilitated by the City’s Economic Development Department, the week-long program brought 13 dedicated youths together to learn about entrepreneurship.

Please be advised that Norman Park beach will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, September 2, and Wednesday, September 3, to allow for the removal of Hoopla Island. 

The City is pleased to share updates about the two improvement projects and upcoming road openings on Ninth Street North. On the evening of Tuesday, September 2, Ninth Street North will open to all traffic and pedestrians. Project paving is currently underway and we are so excited to see this project completed on schedule.

The City issues a public statement to clarify criticisms being received surrounding the Ukrainian flag raising at City Hall on Thursday, August 21, 2025. City Council and Administration recognizes the significance of Ukraine Independence Day. Event organizers requested flag raising to occur on a date and time that coincided with a pre-scheduled staff appreciation event. City made accommodations and the flag raising commenced after the staff appreciation event.

The City of Kenora and Kenora Rowing Club invite the community to join them in commemorating Olympic Silver Medalist, Abby Dent, at a special community event scheduled for Tuesday, August 27 at the Kenora Rowing Club, located at 110 Birchwood Crescent in Garrow Park.

The City of Kenora Committee of Adjustment (COA) will hold a regular meeting on September 17, at 6 p.m.
As part of the meeting, the Committee will consider a proposed Minor Variance under Section 45 of the Planning Act (RSO 1990), for File: D13-25-13, Location: 14 Agate Bay.

The City of Kenora is excited to announce the second intake for the Special Events Grant program is open.  Interested organizers are encouraged to apply for funding support of up to $5,000 for events that will take place between October 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026.