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The following is a summary of the proceedings of the Public Hearing and the Regular Council Meeting held June 15, 2022:

• At the Public Hearing, Council received a Report respecting the Road Allowance Closure and Sale Application for the portion of a road allowance adjacent to Dori Hopko and Kevin Goriak’s property at 3 Loon Lake Road, Sioux Lookout.
• During the Regular Council Meeting, Council passed By-law No. 37-22 to Permanently Close, Declare Surplus and Authorize the Sale of a Highway of the...

A Special Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Municipal Office, Council Chambers, 25 Fifth Avenue.

Purpose:

1) To Award Contract for Bigwood Lake Water and Sanitary Service Extensions Upgrades

2)  To Provide a Bigwood Service Extension Project Update

3)  To Approve Liquor License Application for Sioux Lookout Bombers

4)  To Pass By-law No. 44-22, Being a By-law to Execute an Agreement with JAMB Developments for the Equal Cost...

Sioux Lookout, ON – After almost three years, residents and visitors to Sioux Lookout can once again enjoy summer days at the brand new Farlinger Park – also known as Town Beach.

Municipal CAO, Michelle Larose said, “We’re very excited for the reopening of the park and beach. While it definitely took longer than expected, due to the pandemic and the issues it caused, we’re very happy with the end results and think everyone else will be too.”

The multi-million dollar waterfront development began...

Please be advised that Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings take place in the Council Chambers, located in the Municipal Office, 25-Fifth Avenue. 

The public is welcome to attend.  

JULY COUNCIL MEETINGS

All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Office,

25 Fifth Avenue and are open to the public, unless otherwise specified,...

Sioux Lookout, ON – A pending change in operator for the Sioux Lookout “Hub Transit” program will see no immediate changes to services for riders. The Municipality of Sioux Lookout will assume operations of the local transit service effective July 4, 2022.

“Hub Transit” as it has become known in recent years (formerly Sioux Lookout Handi-Transit), has been operated by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors for many years. Over the last five years, the Board has effectively expanded the program...

Sioux Lookout, ON – The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is preparing for some major clean-up efforts as the spring flood waters continue to recede.

Municipal Clerk, Brian P. MacKinnon, says, “there is a lot of work to be done around Sioux Lookout. A number of Municipal properties have been covered in debris, much like our waterfront businesses and residents.” MacKinnon adds, “We are taking several steps to work with the community to minimize the costs of cleaning up the debris.”

One of these steps...

The Municipality of Sioux Lookout will be undertaking its routine, seasonal clean-up of decorative items left at gravesites over the past season that have now become unsightly and/or cause an obstruction to grounds maintenance at the three Municipally-operated cemeteries, namely: Hillcrest, Sacred Heart, and Northway.

Commencing June 15, 2022 and ending at the end of the day July 3, 2022, we ask all Interment Rights Holders to please remove Christmas wreaths, artificial flowers, solar lights, keepsakes,...

Anyone considering running for Mayor, Council, or School Board Trustee in the October municipal election needs to learn about what is involved and what is required to become a candidate. You are invited to a Candidate Information Session on Tuesday, July 12th, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Ellen Baudry from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will be attending virtually to give you important information and answer your questions.

Pre-registration is required, and a minimum of ten participants...