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Transfer Station Seasonal Sunday Hours

Please be advised that starting on Sunday, November 3, the Transfer Station will have reduced hours on Sundays for the winter. 

The seasonal Sunday hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Regular Sunday hours will resume in the spring of 2025. 

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we move into seasonal hours.

Test Your Home for Radon, City Offers 100 Free Test Kits to Residents

The City’s Fire and Emergency Services is participating in Take Action on Radon’s ‘100 Radon Test Kit Challenge’ and is encouraging Kenora residents to test their homes for radon. We have 100 free radon test kits available to give away to residents. 

To obtain a kit, pre-register at takeactiononradon.ca/100-radon-test-kit-challenge/. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email from Take Action Radon and be invited to attend a one-hour Radon Information Session held on October...

Rabbit Lake Road Community Safety Zone Extended

Please be advised that the Community Safety Zone on Rabbit Lake Road has been extended, and the speed limit has been reduced, from Valley Drive heading west on Rabbit Lake Road for 2.3 kilometers. 

The speed limit within the Community Safety Zone is 40 kilometers per hour.  

Signs are posted alerting motorists of the new speed limit in the area. 

Due to the narrow road and limited shoulder space, the Community Safety Zone is designed to promote safe road use for both pedestrians and motorists. This...

City Participating in Local Government Week

Mayor Poirier has proclaimed October 20 to 26, 2024 as Local Government Week in the City of Kenora.

Local Government Week provides municipalities with the opportunity build public awareness about the vital services local governments provide and acknowledge municipal employees serving the community. It’s also an opportunity to promote the importance of public engagement and participation in the democratic process and local decision making.

Most residents are aware that the City provides many...

Keewatin Seasonal Water Service Shut-off

Please be advised that beginning on Monday, October 21, we will start the process of turning off water service to seasonal customers in Keewatin. 

This work is weather-dependent. The shut-off process could start earlier if there are freezing temperatures. 

We appreciate your understanding during this seasonal maintenance and anticipate resuming the water service as usual next spring.