Public Notices

Load Restrictions In Effect March 23, 2025

Please be advised that effective Sunday, March 23, at 11:59 p.m., reduced load restrictions will be in effect as per the City of Kenora By-law 134-2021 and the Highway Traffic Act R.S.O. 1990, c. H. 8, Section 122. This restriction is necessary to protect highways, streets, and roads from damage during mild, wet spring conditions. 

Visit Weight and Load Limits for a list of roads subject to the spring load restriction.

First Street South and Chipman Street Sidewalk Closure

Please be advised that the sidewalks fronting the northeast corner of First Street South and Chipman Street will be closed from March 17 to August 31. 

The closure is necessary to allow for the construction of Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig’s (WNHAC) new facility. 

Pedestrians are advised to use the sidewalks on the opposite side of the streets during this period.  

We thank the public for their cooperation and patience during this private construction project.

Railway Street Traffic Reduced to Single Lane

Please be advised that traffic on Railway Street from 1401 to 1629 Railway Street will be reduced to a single lane on Thursday, March 13, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for street light installations. 

Flaggers will be on-site to manage traffic flow. 

We thank the public for their cooperation and patience during this work.

Evergreen Water Station Back in Service

Please be advised that the Evergreen Water Station on Brinkman Road has been repaired and is now back in service. 

Thank you for your cooperation and patience while this repair was carried out.

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Rescind Notice 470 Lakeview Drive and West

Please be advised that the precautionary boil water advisory issued on February 23, 2025, has been rescinded for all persons consuming water from the City of Kenora water distribution system from the following locations: 

• 470 Lakeview Drive and west including homes and businesses in the following areas: Norman, Keewatin, Highway 17 West, and Darlington Drive

The precautionary boil water advisory is rescinded effective February 28, 2025. 

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