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.

Have questions? Call Kenora Fire and Emergency Services

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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Sticker Design Contest Launched by City's Accessibility Advisory Committee

By City of Kenora - Mar 17, 2026
In the spirit of National AccessAbility Week (NAAW), the City of Kenora's Accessibility Advisory Committee invites you to participate in an art competition to design a sticker for NAAW.
National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) begins on the last Sunday of May every year. This year, NAAW takes place from May 31 to June 6. Established in 2017, NAAW celebrates and highlights some of the important initiatives aimed at creating an Accessible Canada.
Submit your original artwork inspired by why Accessibility Matters to you for a chance to win a great prize pack and have your design turned into a sticker! Three designs will be selected and produced to be handed out during NAAW. The contest is open to all ages and runs from March 16 to April 7, 2026.
Find the 2026 Accessibility Matters Sticker Contest Entry Form on our Accessibility Advisory Committee page.
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