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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.
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The City is pleased to announce the upcoming development of a new, fully accessible playground at Coney Island, with an anticipated opening in 2026. This project will replace the existing playground with modern, inclusive play structures that meet current accessibility standards, ensuring that children and families of all abilities can enjoy.
Join us in continuing Kenora’s successful Ice Candles tradition, a community-driven celebration that has brightened winters at the Lake of the Woods Cemetery for over 25 years and produces more than 3,000 candles annually.
The City of Kenora’s Economic Development and Tourism Department is excited to host two professional development events on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, designed to support Kenora’s business community with clear, real-world Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications.
Please be advised that the City of Kenora does not issue parking tickets by email or text message. Valid City of Kenora parking tickets are only issued as yellow tickets and left on your vehicle. If you receive a text message or email about an outstanding parking matter, do not click any links or provide personal or payment information.
The City of Kenora and Kenora Makwa Patrol are hosting a Winter Warmth Drive once again this fall. Donate your clean, gently used, warm clothing at the Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre, 931 Lakeview Drive, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., seven days a week. We are closed on Tuesday, November 11.
Preparing for 2026 Municipal Election starts now. If you have ever thought about running for Council – now is your chance to learn more. Register for the Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities Online Workshop Series today.
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.
The Muse is honoured to partner with the Kaatagogoing Survivors Group to host the Kaatagoging book launch at the Jarnel Contracting Pavilion on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
On Monday, September 22, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the City of Kenora’s Fire and Emergency Services team will be participating in a multi-agency emergency response training exercise at the Kenora Airport.
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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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