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Public to Celebrate Olympic Silver Medalist Abby Dent at Kenora Rowing Club

The City and Kenora Rowing Club invite the community to join them in commemorating Olympic Silver Medalist, Abby Dent, at a special community event scheduled for Tuesday, August 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kenora Rowing Club, located at 110 Birchwood Crescent in Garrow Park.

Abby Dent has had a remarkable athletic rowing journey, starting her rowing career as a member of the Kenora Rowing Club (KRC) and Manitoba Rowing Association (MRA), she later competed for Team Manitoba and earned a Bronze...

Intersection of Eighth Street South and Eighth Avenue South Closure

Please be advised that the intersection of Eighth Street South and Eighth Avenue South will be closed to all traffic starting at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, to Friday, August 23, for work on the water main at this location. 

We thank the public for their cooperation during this closure.

Veterans Drive Lane Closure for Road Work

Please be advised that the Northbound left turning lane on Veterans Drive approaching the intersection at Ninth Street North will be closed on the evening of August 20 and all day on August 21. The left lane closure is necessary to repair the asphalt. The right lane remains open, and drivers may use it to turn left. 

Motorists are advised to obey traffic signs and use caution through the work area. 

We thank the public for their cooperation during this work.

Leisure Pool Maintenance

Please be advised that the Leisure Pool at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre will remain closed for maintenance and repairs and will reopen on Tuesday, September 3. 

The Lane Pool has reopened with a full schedule, and the tot pool and hot tub will be open on August 26. 

For more information, please contact the Customer Service Desk at 807-467-2087 or visit our Pool Schedule page.

City and Members of Council Participating in the 2024 AMO Conference

Deputy Mayor Lindsay Koch, Councillor Kelsie Van Belleghem, Councillor Barb Manson along with City Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Kyle Attanasio have joined more than 2,500 participants at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's (AMO) 2024 AMO Conference in Ottawa from August 18 to 21.

The 2024 AMO Conference brings municipal and provincial officials together at a time when Ontario’s communities face complex challenges that outstrip municipal resources and responsibilities. The...