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Glad You Are Here 3D Art Installations at the Harbourfront

The City of Kenora is pleased to announce that a captivating and vibrant art display will soon appear on Kenora’s harbourfront, offering an interactive experience for locals and visitors alike. 

The Economic Development and Tourism Department has been working with WKNDRS, designers of experiences, environments, culture and movements on creating two special 3D installations as a part of the Glad You Are Here Campaign. The Campaign focuses on messaging, events and marketing initiatives that welcome...

Transfer Station Rules and Regulations

We would like to remind our customers about the Transfer Station rules and regulations to ensure the safety of all who enter the site. 

The Transfer Station, located at 401 Mellick Avenue, is an industrial area with heavy equipment in operation at all times. All City of Kenora equipment and trucks have the right of way at the Transfer Station. Customers are required to safely yield and stop for these vehicles at all times. 

Please follow all traffic signs, scale signals, and the posted speed limit of...

Final Tax Bill Notice

Notice to rate payers of all property classes

The 2024 Final Tax Bills for all property tax classes have been mailed as of Thursday, June 13, 2024.

The bills are due and payable on or before Thursday, July 25, 2024.

You have several options to pay your taxes, including:

• in person or drop box at City Hall
• by mail
• personal telephone banking
• on-line banking service
• PaySimply

Please allow 3 to 5 business days if paying on-line or directly at your financial institution.

Should you require a receipt, please...

Tenth Street Storm Works and Road Improvement

Please be advised that on Monday, June 17, Moncrief Construction Limited (MCL) will begin storm work and road improvements on Tenth Street in Keewatin from Ottawa Street to Highway 17. The project is expected to be completed by mid-August 2024. 

Sections of Tenth Street will be closed at different times throughout the project, and detour routes will be in place. Local traffic will be permitted. Pedestrians will be diverted around the work area when it is necessary to close the sidewalks. Signs will...

City of Kenora Deep Water Running and WaterFit Update

We would like to inform you of some changes to the programs currently at the pool at the Moncrief Construction Sport Centre.

Participants will now be required to pre-register for the Deep Water Running Class and WaterFit no later than 7:00 p.m. the night before the class. You can do this by contacting our front desk at 807-467-2088. Please note the Deep Water Running class will be set to a capacity of 30 participants until June 21, 2024. This temporary limit allows the best use of our lifeguards...