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City Receives Substantial Provincial Funding for Multiple Infrastructure Projects

The City is excited to announce the approval of six funding applications from the Provincial Government, which will add enhancements to the City’s infrastructure, improving the overall experience for both residents and visitors.  

Recently, Honourable Greg Rickford, MPP, officially announced the City would receive $3,225,000 in financial support from applications the City submitted to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). 

The successful NOHFC applications are for...

Central Community Club Project Breaking Ground

This afternoon, Central Community Club board members along with Mayor and Council officially marked the start of construction at Central Park which will create a brand new recreational amenity in the heart of the City. 

The work-site at Central Park is mobilized and ready for the rebuilding Central Community Club. Contractors have started initial foundation preparation and pipe installation. As the ground thaws, excavating the footings for the foundation will begin. This work will continue into...

City of Kenora Announces Major Investment in Recreation

Following a significant funding announcement from the Province, the City is excited to reveal plans for major renovations at the Kenora Recreation Centre including the ball diamonds and tennis courts.

Today Hon. Greg Rickford, MPP, officially announced the City would receive funding from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program under the Community, Culture and Recreation funding stream for the Kenora Recreation Centre Rehabilitation Project. The funding includes a contribution from the Provincial...

Central Community Club Progress Update Kenora

City administration and the Central Community Club Board have been working diligently with the general contractor and architect to finalize the details for the construction of the new Central Community Club facilities.

The construction work the public may have observed in the park area during the late summer months were related to the underground work required to the civil infrastructure upgrades. These works were completed in late September and were an integral part of the project.

Designs have...

City Begins Consultation Phase of New Parks and Recreation Master Plan

The consultation phase of the new Parks and Recreation Master Plan is now underway.

The City is developing a Parks and Recreation Master Plan to establish recreational priorities for the community. The Master Plan will be a guiding document for the City to manage the direction of parks and recreation through 2032 and ensure the community has recreational opportunities through sound planning and balanced decision-making for the future.

Several opportunities are available for the public to provide...