Public Notices

Coker Road Closure Due to Increasing Water Levels

Please be advised that Coker Road from Kelly Road to the east side of Rice Bay will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, June 6, due to the increasing water Level on Black Sturgeon Lake, specifically Rice Bay. The closure affects all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. 

The closure ensures the integrity of the road is maintained by preventing significant damage that could occur if travel on the Coker Road were to continue during this high water period. 

Following the closure, the Rice Bay water level will be...

Committee of the Whole June Meeting Date Change

Please be advised that City of Kenora Council will hold its June Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, June 13, at 1:00 p.m. rather than on the second Tuesday of the month. 

The meeting date change is to accommodate professional staff training. 

The regular Council meeting will remain on the third Tuesday of the month, June 18, at 5:00 p.m. as scheduled. 

The meeting agenda and documents can be found on our Agenda and Minutes page no later than June 11.

Lakeview Drive Capital Improvement Project

The City is excited to announce the Lakeview Drive paving project. Work to install new asphalt surfacing between the Roundabout and the Hospital Bridge (Winnipeg River East Branch Bridge) will start Monday, May 13. The project includes periods of overnight work to complete the project quickly. 

Here’s what you can expect: 

• During the day, two-way traffic will slowly and safely continue through the construction zone. 

• Overnight work from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., will see traffic reduced to one lane. 

• The...

Bridge Washing Program and Traffic Delays

Please be advised that there will be traffic delays on municipal bridges starting on Monday, May 6, as City crews begin the spring bridge washing program. 

The maintenance work will start on the Winnipeg River East Branch Bridge (hospital bridge) and proceed west, followed by the Matheson Street Bridge, all bridges to the east, and finally, bridges on the north roads. 

City crews will be on site at 4:00 a.m. on weekdays for the next few weeks. Please watch for signage and slow down in the work area...

Anicinabe Park, Old Chalet Lane Access Road Closure

Please be advised that the access road between Anicinabe Park and Old Chalet Lane will be closed from Wednesday, May 1, until the Park closes in the fall. This annual temporary closure is put in place while the Park operates each season. 

Thank you for your cooperation as we make this seasonal change.