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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 due to weather conditions, recycling and garbage curbside collection is delayed on Friday, March 13, for the following areas: Rideout, Valley Drive, Pinecrest, and Jaffray Melick north of the by-pass.
Due to weather, curbside collection to some areas part of the Friday route were not completed today, Friday, March 6, 2026. Collection to these missed areas will take place on the route’s next scheduled collection day, Friday, March 13, 2026.
Take notice that the Council of the City of Kenora passed By-law No. 18-2026 and By-law No. 19-2026 at a meeting on February 17, 2026, under Section 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended. By-law No. 18- 2026 designates the entire City as a Community Improvement Project Area, and By-law No.19-2026 adopts a new Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for the City of Kenora.
Please be advised that Matheson Street South from the corner of Matheson Street South for approximately 50 meters east on First Avenue South will be closed to all traffic on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
On Family Day, Monday, February 16, the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre is open from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Check out the Family Day activities planned or follow them on Facebook. All other City buildings are closed for the holiday, including the Transfer Station. Additionally, The Wave microtransit service does not operate on the holiday.
Council will hold a Public Meeting under s. 51 of the Planning Act to consider a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision affecting lands located on Johnson Road.
Snow removal will take place in the Keewatin area, starting at May Avenue and working westerly, on Monday, February 9, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please be advised that Matheson Street South from the corner of Matheson Street South for approximately 50 meters east on First Avenue South will be closed to all traffic on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Please be advised that the Tunnel Island (Waa’say’Gaa’Boo) parking lot and trail system will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic from Monday, February 9, to Friday, February 13.
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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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