Public Notices

Coker Road from Kelly Road to the east side of Rice Bay will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, April 16, due to the increasing water Level on Black Sturgeon Lake, specifically Rice Bay. The closure affects all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Following the closure, the Rice Bay water level will be monitored. When the level reduces, the road will be inspected for safe re-opening. The City will re-open the Coker Road only when it is safe to do so.

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kenora will hold a Public Meeting to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under City of Kenora Zoning By-law 101-2015, for 1053 Lakeview Drive, File D14-26-03.

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kenora will hold a Public Meeting to consider a proposed Official Plan Amendment under City of Kenora Official Plan, 2015, as described below and with subject lands at 1060 Lakeview Drive, 832 Lakeview Drive, File D09-26-01.

Please be advised that curbside collection for most residences on the Wednesday route, including south of Ninth Street North to Laurenson Creek, will not be completed today, Wednesday, April 8, due to weather conditions. 

Repairs to the Portage Bay Bridge will resume tomorrow, April 8, 2026. Crews will start onsite with snow removal, followed by scaffold modifications. For your safety, the Portage Bay Bridge remains closed to all pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

Please be advised that curbside pick-up areas for recycling and garbage on Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be refined starting on Tuesday, April 21.

Over the Easter Weekend, April 3 to 6, 2026, operating hours of City buildings and facilities change or modify to recognize the two statutory holidays, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Please be advised that Matheson Street South from the from the corner of Matheson Street South for approximately 50 meters east on First Avenue South will be closed to all traffic on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Please be advised that effective Sunday, March 29, at 11:59 p.m., weight restrictions will be in effect. This restriction is necessary to protect highways, streets, and roads from damage during mild, wet spring conditions.

Please be advised that the vehicle weight restrictions on Keewatin Channel Bridge are removed and the westbound lane of the Keewatin Channel Bridge is now open.