The Municipality of Sioux Lookout would like to remind residents to ensure that all loads destined for the Hidden Lake Landfill are properly secured before hitting the road.

Recently, there have been many reports of items becoming coming loose and flying across the highway, posing a safety risk to other motorists.

Failing to properly secure your load is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act. Section 111 (2) states that, “No person shall operate or permit to be operated upon a highway a motor...

It has come to our attention that in certain areas, hedges and vegetation have encroached onto these public spaces, causing safety hazards for pedestrians.

In order to ensure the proper use and safety of sidewalks, all residents of Sioux Lookout should review their properties and take necessary action to prevent hedges and other live vegetation from encroaching onto Municipal property, including sidewalks. Hedges must be trimmed to an appropriate size to ensure they do not obstruct sidewalks or...

CONTRACTORS AND HAULERS

TERMINATION OF REDUCED LOAD RESTRICTION

The Reduced Load Restriction implemented on Municipal rural and residential roads & streets will be removed effective Monday, May 29, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

The Public Works Department would like to thank everyone for their cooperation in protecting our road infrastructure during the restriction.

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The Ontario government is reminding area residents to be aware of wolf sightings in the Sioux Lookout area and take the necessary steps to avoid attracting wolves into local neighbourhoods.

In the past two weeks, there have been two wolf incidents involving dogs in the Sioux Lookout area including sightings in the Drayton Road area.

It’s important to note that the same wolf can result in multiple sightings. The Ontario government is reminding the public that wolves are attracted to garbage...

Sioux Lookout, ON – At a Special Council meeting on March 27, 2023, Council approved a number of changes to Hub Transit service in Sioux Lookout. These changes will all take effect on Monday, May 1, 2023.

Based on rider feedback, we are expanding the regular bus route to include a stop at the apartments on Millar Crescent, a southbound loop through downtown, as well as stops at the Travel Information Centre and the Hostel on Sturgeon River Road.

Hub Transit will also be adding a weekly Hudson...

The Council of The Corporation of the Municipality is considering updates to its Animal Control By-law. 

The primary purposes of the updates are to enable the Municipality to more quickly and effectively intervene when animals are in distress and to better ensure the safety and security of pets. 

The Municipality is seeking public input on the proposed revisions to the Animal Control By-law. You may review the proposed by-law by downloading a copy of the proposed revisions from the link below, or...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED ROAD ALLOWANCE CLOSING AND SALE

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout intends to pass a By-law pursuant to Section 34 of the Municipal Act, 2001, to close part of a road allowance at the location described below, pursuant to Sections 8 and 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, to authorize the sale of the lands to the owners of the abutting lands. The subject lands are locally known as 86 Fanning Avenue and are...

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.

For further information, please...

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.

For further information, please contact:Jackie Trenholm, Deputy Clerk737-2700, ext. 2223 or