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Keewatin Channel Bridge Assessment

Please be advised that Stantec will be conducting an assessment of the Keewatin Channel Bridge this week. The assessment is being done ahead of the steel coating project taking place later this year. The assessment work will occur beneath and on the sides of the bridge, where the Engineers will use rope access to check the bridge components. 

There will be no impact on traffic or sidewalks during this time.

Community Safety Survey Deadline Approaching

The Community Safety Survey is approaching the end of the collection period, and the community has only a few days left to participate. 

The City of Kenora’s Crime Prevention and Community Well-Being Advisory Committee (CPCWB) launched a month-long community survey on February 1, which will close on February 29 at midnight. The survey is a considerable piece of the process which will gather valuable information and help contribute to the development of Kenora’s Community Safety and Well-Being plan. 

First Day Events of Kenora's Winter Festival Announced

Tourism Kenora invites you to the Jarnel Contracting Pavilion on Friday, March 1, at 5:30 p.m. for the start of the Winter Weekend of Wonder, Kenora’s Winter Festival.

The evening will feature two live shows: an LED Dance Show at 5:45 p.m. and a Fire Dance Show at 6:15 p.m.

The 2024 Snow Sculpture winner will be announced, and you can stay warm by the fire with some hot chocolate and smores (while supplies last).

The fireworks show will light up the skies over the Harbourfront at 6:45 p.m., with...

Workforce and Immigration Information Series

City of Kenora Economic Development and Tourism is presenting a three-part series for businesses learn about programs and best practices from other businesses. Businesses will also learn about hiring youth through the International Experience Canada, job grants and programs from LEAP and NCDS, and much more!

Register at https://forms.gle/E3rBgqmpsDB2gBm57

Dates: February 13, 20 and 27, 2024.

Time: 9 am to 10 am CST

Location: Zoom

Details: A Zoom link will be sent out prior to the meetings

• February 13:...

Council Approves the Final 2024 Budgets

Council approved the 2024 Municipal Operating budget on January 29, 2024. The City’s 2024 Capital Budget was approved on December 20, 2023. These budgets include critical projects initiated by staff, Council, and community input through the Rethinking Budgeting Survey. 

City Council and Administration approach the annual budget process with a goal of maintaining existing services, while also addressing the needs of future generations. We want to ensure residents have access to resources that...