News and Notices

Calling all Puzzle enthusiasts!! The Kenora Library will be holding a PUZZLE SWAP on Saturday, October 25th. 

You do not need to have a library membership – all are welcome!

Bring in your gently used puzzles and trade them in for some new-to-you ones!

Guidelines:
 -  Please ensure that each puzzle is complete with no missing pieces and placed inside a Ziplock bag in the box.
 -  Puzzles to be a minimum of 300 pieces and gently used.
 -  Bring your puzzles anytime between October 10th and October 24th to receive your ticket in exchange. Your ticket becomes your currency!

You may also bring puzzles on the day of the event. If you are unable to make it to the swap, but would like to donate puzzles, they can be dropped off at the Kenora Library until Friday, October 24th.

Any items remaining at the end of the event will be held for our next puzzle swap or donated to charity.

Please be advised that the Thistle Arena upgrade project is nearing completion, and the arena will open on Tuesday, October 14, with regular ice scheduling resuming for all users.

Please be advised that final paving works have started on Ninth Street North between Mellick Avenue and Scramble Avenue. Paving will occasionally interrupt traffic flow, including reducing traffic to one lane, from October 8 to October 10, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

All City buildings and facilities are closed on Monday, October 13, for Thanksgiving.

Please be advised that important scaffolding construction work will begin taking place from the topside of the Keewatin Channel Bridge starting Thursday, October 9, in the Westbound traffic lane for approximately three weeks.

October 5 to 11, 2025, is Fire Prevention Week (FPW). The City of Kenora Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the Office of the Fire Marshal and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), to promote this year’s campaign, “Charge into Fire Safet: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” 

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.