District of Kenora Homes

07/23/2026

Staff did an impromptu Mini Donut Cart on Tuesday! YUMMY 😋

07/22/2026

Last week Pinecrest was honoured to host a special exhibit from the MUSE:

BAKAAN NAKE’II NGII-IZHI-GAKINOO’AMAAGOOMIN / WE WERE TAUGHT DIFFERENTLY: THE INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

This exhibit examines the Indian residential school experience, most particularly in the two schools that were located in Kenora, Ontario – Cecilia Jeffrey and St. Mary’s. It also includes mention of all six schools in Treaty #3, as many local residents were sent to schools outside the immediate Kenora area. The exhibit is reflective of the residential school experience across Canada, nation-wide.

Powerful images, text, video, archival material and personal recollections combine to tell the story of the residential school experience. Visitors will learn why residential schools were established, what life in the schools was like, the legacy of the schools, the recent settlement agreement, and Government and church apologies.

The primary objectives of this exhibit are to acknowledge this part of our history; to promote awareness about the residential schools and the long-term effect they had on the First Nations people; and to honour those whose lives have been touched by the schools. It is an exhibit for everyone.

This exhibit was created with the MUSE Indigenous Advisory Committee in conjunction with survivors of I.R.S, community elders and leaders, and First Nation organizations. The exhibit travels across Canada to Museums and Institutions each year.

Pinecrest Home would like to extend our sincere thanks to the MUSE. It was an amazing opportunity for all staff to learn and understand. Interested residents and families were also welcomed to view the exhibit.

07/21/2026

WHAT A TREAT!

No threat of rain ☔️ kept residents, staff and visitors from patronizing this establishment; the ‘Dirty Soda Shop - Fizz & Cream Co. ‘🥤

Thank you to the Dirty Soda Shop for coming to Pinecrest and fulfilling yet another summer wish from our residents summer 2026 bucket list.

07/18/2026

Residents were happy to plant some donations of flowers from Flower Central Kenora to spruce up any existing holes!

07/18/2026

Thank you Flower Central Kenora for your generous donation of flowers today the resident gardens!

Greenhouse

07/17/2026

A wonderful morning of fun. Thank you to Kenora Rotary and the Kenora Public Library for this awesome continued partnership. The annual Teddy Bear 🧸 Picnic saw over 130 children come through Pinecrest. Residents of Pinecrest had a wonderful time!

07/14/2026

Keeping cool and smiling our way through this heat wave, one cold sip and one cold popsicle at a time 😆☀️

07/13/2026

FYI TEDDY BEAR PICNIC MOVED INDOORS AT PINECREST- Due to heatwave.

07/10/2026

When wishes come true it’s absolutely magical. Rib Fest at Pinecrest on a beautiful summer day!

WHAT A FEAST!

The ribs, the corn, the salads, the smells, the community, and the atmosphere!

Thank you to Weyerhaeuser and the Pinecrest Auxiliary for sponsoring this event! This was the fulfillment of residents wishes for a REAL SUMMER RIB DINNER!

Huge thanks to the Pinecrest Dietary Department, Pinecrest Maintenance staff, the Stevenson’s for the new space.

07/09/2026

Summer adventures at Kenora Discovery Centre w/ DQ…