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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.
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.
Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.
Notice is hereby given that Council of the Corporation of the City of Kenora proposes, at its meeting to be held July 21 at 5:00 p.m., to consider a By-law to Stop Up, Close, Surplus and Sell a portion of an undeveloped road allowance identified as a portion of Spence Street, Plan M35 and Sell certain lands within the municipality.
The Muse’s Lake of the Wood Museum is to receive roof improvements this summer, with the upgrade prioritizes efforts in renewable renewable energy and green infrastructure. Access to The Muse's Lake of the Woods Museum and the Douglas Family Art Centre will continue during the construction.
The 2026 Final Tax Bills for all property tax classes have been mailed as of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The bills are due and payable on or before Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Please be advised that beginning on Monday, June 15 traffic will be reduced to one lane for approximately nine meters on the east side of Hennepen Lane, north of Second Street South.
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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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