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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.
Please be advised that the start date for Coney Island recycling and garbage dock collection will be Monday, May 25, 2026.
Please be advised that a culvert replacement will take place at the Anicinabe Park boat launch on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Users of the boat launch can expect delays throughout the day.
Please be advised that upgrade work at Central Park will begin on Monday, May 11, 2026. Certain areas of the park will be fenced off during construction.
Please be advised the City is planning to remove the Coney Island floating walkway on Friday, May 15, weather permitting.
Starting Sunday, May 17, the Transfer Station will resume its regular Sunday hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please be advised of an upcoming change to credit card payments effective May 1, 2026. A 2% processing fee will be applied to payments made by credit card.
Please be advised that a storm system upgrade project will begin on Tuesday, April 28, on First Street South between Seventh Avenue South and Eighth Avenue South. During this project, this section of First Street South will be closed.
This notice is for anyone proposing to be a candidate in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections to be held: Monday, October 26, 2026.
Please be advised that the existing closure related to the Portage Bay Bridge project is being adjusted. Effective Thursday, April 23, a section of Wharf Street at Tenth Street will be closed to all traffic to accommodate project operations
Please be advised that the access road between Anicinabe Park and Old Chalet Lane will be closed from Friday, May 1, 2026 until the Park closes in the fall.
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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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