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 at 807-467-2090

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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What's Open, Closed This Civic Holiday

By City of Kenora - Jul 30, 2026

On Monday, August 3, the following City facilities are open:

  • Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Jarnel Contracting Pavilion, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The Muse,10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free admission

All other City buildings and facilities are closed, including the Transfer Station and Recycle Depot, Kenora Public Library, City Hall, Operations Building, Moncrief Construction Sports Centre, and Bowman Electric Keewatin Memorial Arena.

The Wave does not operate on the holiday.

Coney Island recycle and waste collection moves to Tuesday, August 4.

You may submit a Request for Service on the holiday. Your request will be addressed on the next business day.

Emergency services on duty as usual.

For water and sewer after-hours emergencies, please call 807-466-1290. For all other after-hours emergency concerns, please call 807-467-2080.

Have a fun and safe August long weekend!

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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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