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Water and Wastewater User Rate Changes for 2025 and 2026

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, City of Kenora water and wastewater user rates will increase by 8.8% to 9.2% (depending on meter size), for all customers in 2025 and 2026. 

An average household that consumes 11.5 cubic meters of water can expect an increase of $12.61 per month in 2025 and $13.58 per month in 2026, depending on usage. 

The increase in water services user rates supports the ongoing replacement of existing assets, slows the growth of the infrastructure deficit,...

Book Your Anicinabe Park Campsite

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Anicinabe Park! We’re thrilled to announce that the long-awaited booking for seasonal campsites is opening this weekend.

Starting Sunday, December 1, at 10:00 a.m., you can reserve your seasonal campsite online at Anicinabe Park for stays of six nights or longer. View the campground map to find your ideal campsite. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enjoy the summer in nature!

The City has introduced a new interim booking system through the ActiveNet...

Temporary Road Closures for Santa Claus Parade

Kenora Kinsmen Club hosts its annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 30. Downtown streets within the parade route along First Street South, Chipman Street, Park Street, Second Street South, and Main Street South, will be temporarily closed from approximately 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on November 30.

We kindly ask those attending the parade to park in designated areas that do not interfere with the parade route. Additionally, please ensure there is enough space for emergency vehicles to pass...

Transfer Station Fee Changes Effective January 1, 2025

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, Transfer Station fees will increase by 3.5% overall. This increase has been approved by Council in the 2024 Solid Waste Utility Budget.

The new fee structure will impact scale loads, fees for when the scale is out of service, and other commercial service fees. For instance, customers will be charged $23.15 for a load weighing up to 250 kg, $138.85 per tonne for loads weighing over 250 kg, and $98.35 per tonne for materials redirected to the Kenora...

Council Approves 2025 Capital, Solid Waste, and Water and Wastewater Budgets

On November 19, Council approved the 2025 Capital, Solid Waste, and Water and Wastewater Utility Budgets including their respective 10-year Capital plans. 

Council met on October 1, October 22, October 29, and November 5 to review and amend the draft 2025 Capital, Solid Waste, and Water and Wastewater budgets. Council and Administration held detailed discussions on the draft budgets identifying the needs and priorities of the City. 

2025 Utility Budgets  Water and wastewater

The Water and Wastewater...