News and Notices

Please be advised that the Thistle Arena upgrade project is nearing completion, and the arena will open on Tuesday, October 14, with regular ice scheduling resuming for all users.

Please be advised that final paving works have started on Ninth Street North between Mellick Avenue and Scramble Avenue. Paving will occasionally interrupt traffic flow, including reducing traffic to one lane, from October 8 to October 10, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Please be advised that important scaffolding construction work will begin taking place from the topside of the Keewatin Channel Bridge starting Thursday, October 9, in the Westbound traffic lane for approximately three weeks.

October 5 to 11, 2025, is Fire Prevention Week (FPW). The City of Kenora Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the Office of the Fire Marshal and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), to promote this year’s campaign, “Charge into Fire Safet: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” 

Please be advised that the seasonal washroom locations at our parks will be closing for the season on Monday, October 6. Ballfield washrooms will be closed on Monday, October 13. 

Please be advised that the intersection of First Avenue South and Fourth Street South will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday, October 6, at 8:30 a.m. for a watermain repair.

Please be advised that residents may be noticing changes in the taste and or odour of their drinking water. We want to assure you that the water is safe to drink.

Please be advised that temporary one-way detour routes for the Ninth Street North project area will be in place on Thursday October 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..

Please be advised that traffic will be reduced to one lane on Second Street South, near the intersection of Fourth Avenue South, and the sidewalk at the crosswalk will be closed on Wednesday, October 1.

Please be advised that City of Kenora customers may experience delays in receiving water services bills, property tax notices, and other receivables due to the current interruption to postal services. 

It is important to remember that customers are still responsible for paying their bills on time.