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Library and Senior Centre Programming Continues Despite Closure of Keewatin Library
Posted on Friday, July 12, 2024 02:10 PM
On June 28, the City and Kenora Public Library Board announced that the Keewatin Library and Keewatin Senior Centre, located on Ottawa Street, will be closed until further notice due to structural issues with the roof. The safety of residents and staff is our primary concern, and we are taking all necessary steps to address the situation with compassion and diligence.
Senior centre programs have currently been relocated to the Bowman Electric Keewatin Memorial Arena, while there are no ice...
Moncrief Construction Sports Centre Annual Pool Maintenance
Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 08:54 AM
Please be advised that the Aquatic Centre at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre will be closed for annual maintenance and repairs starting on Saturday, August 3. The details of the pool closure are as follows:
- Lane Pool: closed from August 3 to 18. Reopening on August 19.
- Leisure Pool: closed from August 3 to 25. Reopening on August 26.
Swimming programs and water activities will be held at Keewatin Beach during the pool maintenance period.
For more information about these programs, please...
Fourteenth Avenue North Improvement Project
Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 08:09 AM
Please be advised that road and sidewalk improvements will begin on Fourteenth Avenue North on Monday, July 15, closing the road to all traffic and pedestrians.
The improvement work will be completed in two phases. The first phase takes place between Eighth Street North and Sixth Street North. The second phase will extend up to Ninth Street North. Detour routes will be in place.
Only local traffic will be permitted through the work site.
Sidewalks will be closed to pedestrians.
City transit bus...
Municipal Bridge Assessment Work
Posted on Monday, July 08, 2024 01:26 PM
Please be advised that assessment work will take place from July 8 to 12 on municipal bridges. Engineers will use rope access to inspect the bridge structures and may be seen climbing underneath to complete this work.
There will be no impacts to traffic or lane closures required.
This is Phase 1 of the City’s Bi-annual Bridge Assessment Project which reports on the status of municipal bridges for maintenance planning.
Thank you for your attention to those working on the bridges.
Kenora Collaborates with CPTED Expert to Launch Local Neighbourhood Empowerment Team
Posted on Wednesday, July 03, 2024 11:52 AM
The City of Kenora is pleased to announce that Steve Woolrich has been actively engaging with the community, walking the streets, and meeting with local businesses to analyze community safety issues in the Harbourtown Centre. Woolrich is currently undertaking a three-month residency, which concludes July 31.
Woolrich has been utilizing Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) methodologies since 1999, having been trained by world-leading expert Timothy Crow. “CPTED is a great tool...