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2025 Community Improvement Plan Program Launched

Today, the City of Kenora opened application intake for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) programs in the Harbourtown Centre, Keewatin and the Former Mill Site. These programs can provide funding for projects in specific areas of the municipality to support economic development, affordable housing, revitalization, enhanced streetscapes and building facades. Funding for the CIP programs are considered on an annual basis by Council. 

In 2024, Council awarded $125,000 to support five project...

Norman Park Playground Completions

Please be advised that upgrades are continuing at Norman Park over the next two weeks, including:

• adding a border around the new gravity rail area,
• adding a pathway to the gravity rail play area, and
• surface grading.

During this time, fencing will be erected in the parking lot, portions of the paved pathway from the Splash Park to the Beach and around the new gravity rail area. The fencing layout will adjust as the work progresses.

The interruption to the paved pathway will be kept to a minimum.

We...

Dexter Hupe Appointed as Acting Fire Chief

The City has appointed Dexter Hupe as Kenora Fire and Emergency Services Acting Fire Chief effective September 23, after receiving the resignation of Chief David Pratt. 

Under Chief Pratt’s leadership, Kenora Fire and Emergency Services has replaced its SCBA equipment, adopted a Community Risk Assessment and Fire Master Plan, modernized levels of service for the fire service, established a reserve for fire fleet replacement, and significantly advanced the City’s emergency management plan and the...

Bridge Assessment Work and Bridge Lane Closures

Please be advised that bridge assessment work will take place during the week of September 9 to 13 on select municipal bridges. Engineers will be using rope access techniques and inspection trucks, and may be seen climbing or working above and below bridge decks to complete their assessments. 

The following bridges are expected to have lane closures: 

• First Avenue South Bridge
  • Tuesday, September 10, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. 

• Keewatin Channel Bridge
  • Tuesday, September 10, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. 

• Bay Street...

Hoopla Island Removal

Please be advised that Norman Park beach will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, September 3, to allow for the removal of Hoopla Island. 

The playgrounds, washrooms, and Kenora Rotary Splash Park will remain open. 

Please watch for equipment moving from the parking lot to the beach and keep a safe distance to allow Hoopla Island to complete its work. 

We thank the public for their patience as the seasonal recreation amenity prepares to close for the season.