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City Announces New Director of Engineering and Infrastructure Services

The City of Kenora is pleased to announce that Greg Breen, has accepted the role of Director of Engineering & Infrastructure Services, effective February 6, 2023. 

The City engaged an independent recruitment firm, which conducted an extensive search that attracted high-quality candidates from across the country. The City sought a candidate who was not only an experienced engineer, but held strong unique leadership skills. Greg is a technical leader with a strong interest in positive culture and...

Flags at Half-Mast to Honour Fire Captain Larry Cottam

City of Kenora flags are at half-mast in honour of retired Kenora Fire Captain Larry Cottam, who passed away on April 3, 2023.

Larry’s death is recognized as a Line of Duty Death which falls under provincial presumptive legislation. The flags will be flown at half-mast to recognize Larry's 34 years of service with Kenora Fire and Emergency Services. Larry retired in 2019.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Larry's family and our firefighters who served alongside him. Rest easy Captain Cottam.

City to Receive 2022 Flooding Compensation

The 2022 extraordinary flooding event was unlike any other for the City of Kenora in recent years. 

The City was faced with multiple impacts throughout our community not only in the spring but well into summer of 2022 as a result of the significant flooding we experienced. While City Administration was required to make immediate decisions regarding impacts to local roads and infrastructure, Council was faced with decisions on how we would pay for the remedial work should no other funding sources...

City of Kenora Council Summary for March 22, 2023

This summary is a snapshot of the decisions made by City of Kenora Council at the March 22, 2023 meeting. Please review the Minutes for an official record of the meeting proceedings.

Council approves operating and utility budgets

Council approved the 2023 operating budget, as well as the solid waste and water and wastewater budgets. The tax rates and ratios will be set at the next meeting of Council. View the March 24 Media Release for more details.

Council approves exemption under Sign License By-law  

Council Approves the Final 2023 Budgets

The final operating, sewer/water, and solid waste utility budgets wereapproved by Council on March 22nd completing the City’s 2023 budget process. 

City Council and Administration approach the annual budgets with a lens of maintaining existing services first and foremost, while also addressing the needs of future generations. We want to ensure residents have access to resources that provide a safe, healthy, and connected community. Each year’s budget outlines how the City will pay for the services...