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The City of Kenora is now accepting applications through its Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for projects planned in 2027. The intake period will be open until November 30, 2026, providing property owners, businesses, developers, and entrepreneurs with an opportunity to access grants and incentives that support investment, revitalization, and growth throughout the community.

The City of Kenora and Kenora Makwa Patrol are partnering once again to collect warm items for those who need them most in a Winter Warmth Drive. Donate your clean, gently used, warm items 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 Monday, October 12, 2026.

Chess Club is back this fall at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre. Our Early Fall Chess Club runs Tuesdays from October 13 to November 10, with options for both youth training and open social play.

The City's Recreation Department is looking for community feedback on its spring and summer recreation programs, activities, and events. You are invited to complete the Spring and Summer 2026 Recreation Survey.

The City is seeking public feedback on whether tocontinue changing clocks twice a year or adopt a permanent time system. Have your say and complete the Community Survey by September 30 at 11:59 p.m. Your feedback will help Council understand local preferences, potential benefits, concerns, and impacts on residents, businesses, schools, health care, travel, recreation, and cross-border services. 

We are actively preparing for the 2026 Municipal Election and the current Boards and Committees appointments expire with this term of Council. The new Council will be seeking Kenora residents interested in serving as a municipal representative on Boards and Committees.

The Moncrief Construction Sports Centre is pleased to announce that the leisure pool and tot pool are scheduled to reopen on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Join us at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre for our September public skates. Only $4 per person (plus applicable taxes) at the Kenora Thistle Arena.